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The Final Lap Weekly #188 – New Sound, New Name

February 8, 2012 2 comments

SHOW #188 – We introduce a new show name, new sound, and new co-host for the coming 2012 NASCAR season. Plus we have a chat with Richard Childress Racing Nationwide Series driver Austin Dillon. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
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The Final Lap #187 – Preseason Thunder Daytona Testing

January 18, 2012 1 comment

SHOW #187 – We recap the Preseason Thunder Daytona Testing sessions and discuss the latest news stories. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop
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Photos: Preseason Thunder Daytona Testing Day 3

January 15, 2012 3 comments

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Preseason Thunder Daytona Testing: Day 3 Update

January 15, 2012 2 comments

Day Three: NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR And Teams Continue Data Collection On Final Day Of Testing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) — As the final day of Preseason Thunder wrapped, there was certainly no shortage of information NASCAR and the teams gathered during this three-day test as speeds continued to stand close to the 200-mph mark.

Kasey Kahne led the morning session with a speed of 201.545 mph, with Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson also posting times near the top of the charts.

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Day Two: NASCAR Preseason Thunder Daytona Testing Features Adjustments To Rules Package

January 13, 2012 2 comments

Day Two: NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway
Second Day Features Adjustments To Rules Package

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2012) — As with any test, especially one as important as 2012 Preseason Thunder at Daytona, getting it right and being open to make adjustments is key.

After the late afternoon practice session on Thursday, NASCAR announced changes for today’s test session with an increase in the diameter of restrictor-plate openings from 1/32nd of an inch to 15/16ths inches, adding an estimated 26 horsepower to the engines.

In addition, they lowered the pressure relief valve settings from 30 pounds per square inch to 25 psi and narrowed the grille openings of the cars, thereby decreasing airflow to the engine. Both measures were designed to decrease the number of laps one car can push another without overheating.

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