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Most cars failed first time through. Some chatter that the heat is impacting the body of the car so teams are starting to use umbrellas to help add shade while they go through tech. If fail second time, drop to rear at start and also lose a crew member. (Bob Pockrass/Twitter)
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Most cars failed first time through. Some chatter that the heat is impacting the body of the car so teams are starting to use umbrellas to help add shade while they go through tech. If fail second time, drop to rear at start and also lose a crew member. (Bob Pockrass/Twitter)
The heat is rising and we all can feel the temperature rising and the sun beating down on us. On the other side, we see the world of NASCAR being affected by the same issue as the inspection takes place in Talladega, and teams are worried about cars being affected by the heat and, teams bring out umbrellas to protect the cars from the sun.
Brad Keselowski criticizes NASCAR for cars being affected by the heat
It seems like cars being affected by the heat is a serious concern. In fact, Bob Pockrass revealed on Twitter the actual impact of the heat on the cars.
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Crew chiefs are telling me sun impacts body of car anywhere from 80/1000ths to 200/1000ths of an inch. https://t.co/Dimu3VyeyL
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) April 22, 2022
Although, 200/1000th of an inch might not seem like a lot to some people, one thing that is an undeniable fact about motorsports, is that teams will do anything to get an advantage.
In fact, even 0.001 seconds make a difference, and if the body deforming by 80/1000th of an inch takes a few milliseconds of the lap-time away from the car, the teams will have an issue with it.
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Brad Keselowski seems to have understood the issue.
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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – MARCH 20: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Kohler Generators Chevrolet, waits backstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20, 2022 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
He took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the matter.
Science teaching us all a lesson in real-time.
The cars are built to a set of tolerances established at room temperature. You can’t modify the parts (don’t ask how I know please) as well. This is the first real time they’ve been inspected in the heat. https://t.co/lIwFEqZlMH
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) April 22, 2022
Keselowski seems to suggest that NASCAR skipped the simple idea of matter expanding under heat.
A fan suggested the idea of a carport and putting the car under it.
Real question – is there anything in the rulebook that would prohibit a team from putting a carport on casters, putting the car under the carport, and rolling them together? pic.twitter.com/WdqzXcqX9F
— nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) April 22, 2022
And, fans were unhappy with NASCAR’s neglect.
Why does it seem for the second week in a row fans appear to know process rules better than the people paid by the teams to know this before they get to the track. Sounds like a need for new position: Common Sense Director.
— TJ_Warren (@TJ_Warren1469) April 23, 2022
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🤣🤣🤣that would make too much sense for them to do that
— 🇨🇦LooseCannon-still a Leaf fan (@CDN24FAN) April 22, 2022
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Finally, it is a little odd how NASCAR forgot such an obvious obstacle. Is NASCAR really to blame? Should teams have foreseen this and come prepared? Would the rules have allowed any more preparation? Is there anyone to even blame, considering the weather is something fairly unpredictable?
