Where are the cars kept during an impound race?

Question

Do they just lock them up in the shop areas or do they have a special building at each track to hold the cars?

Or what?

Answer 1

In the regular garage stalls. They don't do anything special! Trust me, if the team next to you sees you working on your car, they will tattle! Plus there are officials all around at all times. They do close the garage as well, so no one can even get in to do anything to the cars. Even with non-impound races there are open and close times for the garage.

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NO teams may change tires in an impound race. It is a normal race weekend where the top-10 qualifiers must start on their qualifying scuffs while everyone else starts on stickers. Everyone starts with scuffs during an impound race.

EDIT: Here is what they are allowed and not allowed to do, jayski.com

Once the car is pushed to the garage stall, only two crew members will be allowed to remain in the garage.

The following work list will be allowed:
1. Shut off electrical switches and master power switch;
2. Remove radio;
3. Check air pressure in tires;
4. Cover the car; and,
5. Crewmembers exit garage and garage doors close.

Pit road selection will be immediately after the last car has qualified.
Procedure for race day for NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams:
Garage Stall A maximum of two (2) crew members per car, accompanied by a NASCAR Official, will be allowed in the garage stall. Below are the procedures that will be completed in the garage stall:

Teams May:
1. Plug in oil heater (if teams use a generator, it must remain outside the garage);
2. Open hood;
3. Prime oil system;
4. Back car out of garage to start;
5. Turn master switch on;
6. Open oil cooler bypass valve (optional)’
7. Start engine;
8. Close hood;
9. Set tire pressure;
10. Torque wheels;
11. Install radio and water bottle;
12. Remove or repair tape on front of car (i.e. grille, valance, brake ducts.); and
13. If applicable, BST or Pi Research may replace equipment batteries under NASCAR supervision.

Teams May NOT:
1. Enter the garage without a NASCAR Official present;
2. Jack up any part of the car;
3. Add water or pressurize the cooling system;
4. Climb inside the car;
5. Adjust wedge bolts, shocks or sway bars;
6. Add fuel, oil or brake fluid;
7. Remove air box; or
8. Adjust fenders, spoiler or any body components.

Fuel Pumps: A maximum of three (3) crewmembers per car at anytime, escorted by NASCAR Officials, may go to the fuel pumps. For Tracks 1 mile and under, a maximum of two gallons of fuel will be added. For Tracks 1 ½ miles, a maximum of three gallons of fuel will be added. For Tracks above 1 ½ miles, a maximum of four gallons of fuel will be added.
Height Platform A maximum of three (3) crewmembers per car at anytime, accompanied by NASCAR Officials, may escort the respective car to the height platform.
Teams May:
1. Adjust front and rear wedge bolts: A maximum of one (1) turn for front bolts. A maximum of 1 ½ turn for rear bolts.
2. Adjust track bar at frame end adjuster. No maximum on track bar adjustment.
3. Adjust external shock bleeds.
Teams May NOT:
1. Change any components.
2. Add spring inserts.

Scales A maximum of three (3) crewmembers per car at anytime, accompanied by NASCAR Officials, may escort the respective car to the scales. Any car that does not meet required weight specifications may be subject to penalty. After completion, the generator will be reconnected to the car and pushed to pit road. Generators will be permitted out on pit road with the car.(NASCAR)(3-18-2005)

Answer 2

The cars are locked up in the garage area and is patrolled by security and at some venues local law enforcement.

Answer 3

Now to partially correct the other person's answer, the teams are allowed to change specific items on the car, but nothing major. Don't take my word for this, but I believe that teams that did not qualify in the top 10 for the race are allowed to change their tires before the race begins along with other minor stuff similar to that.

Answer 4

Theres a real A-Z answer on here, but I'm with Snake on this one they are locked up in the garage area, and they are watched, bottom line, you touch it you start at the back...or like us normal people, Snake says it best. .

Answer 5

Kept in the Garage. Now adjustments made to them!!!!!1

Answer 6

Their left in the garage area and IMPOUNDED ! Just as our's would be. if we were caught Drinking & Driving...

Answer 7

In the garage, no touching the cars