Prev Next

How NASCAR Engines Work

Lots More Information

Related HowStuffWorks Articles

­More Great Links

  • Busch, Kyle. "Restrictor Plate Blues Strike Again." USA Today. Oct. 4, 2005. (Accessed Dec. 4, 2008)http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/columnist/busch/2005-10-04-talladega_x.htm
  • "Evolution of a Stock Car - Part III." NASCAR.com. February 26, 2002. (Accessed Dec. 1, 2008)http://www.nascar.com/2002/kyn/history/evolution/02/06/stockcar3/index.html
  • Gillies, Mark. "In The Hot Seat - Sport (Drivers aren't huge fans of the Car of Tomorrow)." Car and Driver.com. November, 2008. (Accessed Dec. 4, 2008) http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/motorsports/in_the_hot_seat_sport/(page)/1
  • Leslie-Pelecky, Diandra. "The Physics of NASCAR." Dutton, New York. 2008.
  • Mahle Clevite Inc. "2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown to Premiere on SPEED Channel's 'Two Guys Garage.'" Sept. 26, 2008. (Accessed Dec. 3, 2008) http://www.mahleclevite.com/news_detail.asp?id=215
  • Martin, Mark and Tuschak, Beth. "NASCAR for Dummies." John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
  • NASCAR.com. "Saving Fuel Top of Mind at the Track, On The Highway." Nov. 20, 2008. (Accessed Nov. 31, 2008) http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/features/11/20/kkahne.kfrancis.­fuel.saving.tips/index.html
  • NASCAR.com "Up to Speed On - Restrictor Plates." (Accessed Dec. 1, 2008) http://www.nascar.com/promos/2006/lowes/kyn/videos/restrictor_plate/index.html
  • Packman, Tim. "Financing a Top-Tier NASCAR Team." Popular Mechanics. July 2005. (Accessed Nov. 11, 2008) http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/motorsports/1750692.html?page=1