When NASCAR introduced the car of tomorrow two years ago, there were three reasons for the new model — safety, cost containment and competition.Â
Certainly, the safety element is clear: The boxy, heavier model with a centrally located seat offers a protective cocoon for the competitor.Â
And costs? Although the new car made existing inventories obsolete and millions of dollars were invested in research and development by the teams and manufacturers to get the COT up to speed, existing organizations and start-up squads that operate on limited budgets can survive on a stable of five cars or less. No, we’re not naïve enough to believe that these teams will compete against juggernauts such as … Details
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