NASCAR changes Nationwide Series engine rule to coincide with Truck series

By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Saturday, February 07, 2009

NASCAR Nationwide Series teams will have the same engine rule recently enacted for the Camping World Truck Series.
 
The rule, effective after March 25, states that teams will not be permitted to compete in more than three consecutive events without using an engine that has been used in competition in any preceding event. This does not include the events at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway
 
Although the rule was originally interpreted to mean that a team would have to use an old engine every three races, a NASCAR official clarified Saturday that the rule will mean that teams will have to use an old engine once every four races.
 
The rule is designed to cut costs for teams.

For example, Fitz Motorsports leased engines for Nationwide races from Mike Ege Racing Engines for $30,000 a race last year, according to an invoice filed in a recent lawsuit involving the team.
 

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    Darrel said:
    Feb 8, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    just like f-1???

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    Werner said:
    Feb 8, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    almost like F1...don't they have to run 2 consecutive races with the same motor?...

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    Bill said:
    Feb 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Yeah, but....Can they rebuild it between races? That would be different from F1 wouldn't it?

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    Werner said:
    Feb 9, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    friend of mine thought he heard they could do a "minor" rebuild...

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