i know that back when nascar outlawed dodge it was because they were winning everthing but why did it take so long to get back in the sport i think nascar wants dodge and ford to lose look at there cars they have flatter front ends giving less downforce What do you think
2007-03-16 16:20:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
Actually if you painted all the cars grey and removed the numbers most people couldn't tell the fords from the dodges from the chevys and toyotas either...... and the car of tomorrow is just a clone.....
2007-03-17 02:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NASCAR didn't actually outlaw Dodge. They banned the wings on the Daytona Charger & Superbird, and they banned the Hemi. This was because, yes, Chrysler was winning a majority of the races.
Dodge was in the sport well after these things happened. Fact of the matter is that Dodge & Plymouth just stopped building production cars that were suitable for NASCAR (mid/full-size 2-door coupe, rear-wheel drive).
The last Chrysler product on the NASCAR circuit was, oddly, an '83 Chrysler Imperial. Can't remember who the driver was, but the cars ran until '86.
Funnier yet, they lifted the rule about rear-wheel drive production cars so GM could base their racers on the front drive W-body platform in '88,(after discontinuing the old B-bodies) and the ruling on 2-door coupes so Ford could run the Taurus body after the T-bird was killed off. This, of course, left Chrysler wide-open for their return with the Intrepid.
BTW.... the wings on the Charger Daytonas & Superbirds were as tall as they were so that the trunk could be opened beneath it. The scoops on the front fenders weren't for air, they were actually for tire clearance.
2007-03-16 23:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by schizophreniabeatsdiningalone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds about right.There are several American cars that are eligible to run in NASCAR(Cadillac,Lincoln Mercury).These cars did compete in the 50's and 60's.Within the last 5 or 10 years several major teams have built and tested Lincoln and Mercury.Though made by Ford motor company these cars had mor stability that the Ford Tauris did at the time of testing.NASCAR would not approve templates so these cars were scrapped.
Personnally you build it to NASCAR specs you run it.
That's all I have to say about that.
2007-03-17 12:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else, Dodge / Chrysler went through a recession and even a banruptcy. There involvement in NASCAR for years was minimal. Now, they are back in full swing.... as Daimler Chrysler. When do we look for the first 650 SLVK Benz cup car?
rubbin is racin
2007-03-17 07:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by T from Texas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When didi nascar outlaw dodge?
the only reason dodge ever won that many races is beacuase they had a flippin 5 ft tall wing on the back.
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2007-03-17 11:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by junior_fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nascar banned the hemi not dodge so dodge pulled out of racing for a while
2007-03-17 20:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by Billy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nascar changed some rules and now dodge can be a contender. they realy coked off dodge.
2007-03-16 23:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by moparmark74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOESN'T DODGE MEAN"GET OUT OF THE WAY"
2007-03-16 23:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by MUD WRANGLER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my Cummins 250 is pretty hot...Look out Jimmy Johnson!!
2007-03-17 04:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably because they won to much.
2007-03-17 13:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋