NASCAR is updating its Cup Series package for superspeedways in order to reduce speeds following Joey Logano’s airborne rollover crash at Talladega in April.
The series announced that the size of the tapered spacers used to restrict power will be cut from 57/64″ to 53/64″ for the upcoming races at Daytona and Talladega and that the rear spoiler wicker will be removed.
A previously optional roll bar near the driver’s side rear wheel well will also now be mandatory at the tracks.
NASCAR expects the changes to reduce speeds by 7-10 mph.
The pack at Talladega was running near 200 mph when Logano…
