[motorsport] NASCAR alters restrictor-plates; Talladega speeds a "safety issue"

[reporter]

Late Friday afternoon, NASCAR spokesman Tom Bryant said following a meeting between NASCAR and the Cup teams, the restrictor-plate size on the Cup engines will be reduced from 7/8ths of an inch to 55/64ths of an inch.The change – could slow the cars by about 12 to 15 horsepower – will be in effect for both Saturday’s qualifying sessions and Sunday’s GEICO 500.“This is absolutely a ... Keep reading

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