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[citation needed] In 2008, the Nationwide Series (now known as Xfinity Series) and Truck Series began implementation of tapered spacers in the engines to restrict power compared to Sprint Cup cars at all 35 (NNS) and 25 (NCTS) races. Both these NASCAR series now use a restrictor plate and tapered spacer at the two tracks. The third use came in ...
In 2008, the Nationwide Series (now known as Xfinity Series) and Truck Series began implementation of tapered spacers in the engines to restrict power compared to Sprint Cup cars at all 35 (NNS) and 25 (NCTS) races. Both these NASCAR series now use a restrictor plate and tapered spacer at the two tracks. The third use came in 2000.
As NASCAR is choking down horsepower on cars throughout the Cup Series through tapered spacers in 2019, the series doesn't need to use plates at Daytona and Talladega any longer.
The YellaWood 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock car race held at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, hosting an event in the NASCAR playoffs.The race is one of four NASCAR Cup Series races currently run with tapered spacers, the others being the Jack Link's 500 in May, the Coke Zero Sugar 400, and the Daytona 500.
Starting in 2019 NASCAR replaced restrictor plates in favor of tapered spacers. These funnel more air into the engine, giving the driver better throttle response and a little more power. As a result, races at Daytona and Talladega using this tapered spacer, tuned for 550 horsepower, saw speeds well in excess of 200 miles per hour.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona schedule Qualifying: 2 p.m. CT Friday on FOX Sports 1, 40 trucks for 36 positions Green Flag Time: 6:30 p.m. CT Friday
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59/64 inch tapered spacer 2021: Alex Bowman (2) 191.261 mph (307.805 km/h) 57/64 inch tapered spacer Seventh consecutive year a Hendrick engine was on pole. 2022: Kyle Larson: 181.159 mph (291.547 km/h) (Q2) Second consecutive pole for Hendrick Motorsports; fifth consecutive front row start for Alex Bowman. Eighth consecutive Hendrick engine ...