Four teams to attend 'car of tomorrow' test

By Bob Pockrass
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
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Only four teams - Richard Childress Racing (Jeff Burton), Penske Racing South (development driver Billy Wease), Chip Ganassi Racing (Reed Sorenson) and Roush Racing (Carl Edwards) - are expected to bring cars to an open test for the "car of tomorrow" Monday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The test comes a year before the car is expected to make its debut at the track. Manufacturers must submit their specifications for approval by July 1.

"This is strictly about tuning the cars, understanding what it will take for springs and shocks and handling of the car," NASCAR Vice President Robin Pemberton said March 18. "We will get some more feedback from the wing and the [front] splitter."

Pemberton said having four teams would be good, and NASCAR can't expect every team to come to every test. NASCAR is bring its own car, meaning five cars are expected on the track.

"We're there to make sure that we're hopefully ahead of the game when we start running the car of tomorrow," Burton said. "We're also there to work with NASCAR to help develop the car. There are things that still have to be worked out. We want to be part of that. We're there to learn, and we're there to give input as well.

"You can do one of two things: You can resist it, or you can embrace it. We've chosen to embrace it."

Mentioned Drivers: Carl Edwards

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