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Slow speeds at LA Coliseum to restrict NASCAR Next Gen damage, says Toyota

Slow speeds at LA Coliseum to restrict NASCAR Next Gen damage, says Toyota

Speaking at Daytona’s Rolex 24 Hours last weekend, Wilson said he expects the race around the quarter-mile oval inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to be “interesting” but questioned “how bad can we tear stuff up at those speeds?” 

NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup car makes its racing debut this weekend in the non-points event. After a troubled development period, due to driver overheating, handling and steering issues, the Next Gen car’s gestation has also been dogged by a parts supply-chain problems. 

However, Wilson believes that NASCAR’s decision to allow teams to use up the original front and rear clips, that were redesigned after issues were found in November and December tests, won’t impact crucial parts that are in short supply before heading to Daytona Speedweeks later this month. 

“All of the teams are really nervous right now because there’s not a lot of cars sitting on their shop floors,” said Wilson. “Fortunately, NASCAR has kinda loosened-up…

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