Does the NASCAR Truck Series have restrictor plate racing?
2007-02-23 08:20:55 · 13 answers · asked by iowa_trooper911 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
No. The trucks do not use restirctor plates, only Cup and Busch. I can't think of what they use, it is similar to a restrictor plate by restricting the RPMs and top speed, but I want to say its something like a limited spacer. They mentioned it all throughout Truck practice and qualifying for Daytona, and that rings a bell, but I can't think of what its called. But it is not a restrictor plate.
2007-02-23 08:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Hawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...and it is the reason it is the best race at Daytona...they have about 200 less hp,push lots more air,run a different carburetor and intake...bigger spoilers too I think.
The result is...unlike cup or Busch,they can LIFT off the accelerator and not lose ground so they can lay back and set up a run and create a Sling Shot move to pass other trucks with or with out a pusher.As good as the 500 was,the trucks had ANOTHER 3 way finish...I LOVE IT!!!
2007-02-23 13:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by roushski6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Datona and Talladega Speedways require restrictor plates. If that's not bad enough they are required to use a 390 cfm. Holley Carburator every where. Don't believe me, Call germaincars.com sponsor of Todd Bodines Toyota Tundras. Notice all the brands of new cars Gremain sells. Over a dozen and a half.
2007-02-23 19:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nextel cup, Bush and Craftsman Truck series all do restrictor plate races.
2007-02-23 08:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by beaches 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. The CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES also runs restrictor plates @ Daytona, and Talladega! As do the Busch, and ARCA cars.
2007-02-23 08:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it used to be a restriction in the aircleaner inlet itself. now i think its a tapered spacer about an inch thick. not a 1/16 in plate
2007-02-23 09:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by radialcoupe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. the trucks dont need them because they are not as aerodynamic as the cars, hence they are slower.
2007-02-23 08:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by afc_wimbledon333 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not at any track. They dont go fast enough to restrict the spped.
2007-02-23 13:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Michael b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the trucks do not use them. no need, they do not go fast enough.
2007-02-24 02:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by glass. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does
2007-02-24 02:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋