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MZR
June 14th, 2010, 4:56 PM
Is NASCAR still using carburetors?

If yes, what is the reason not to use a more efficient fuel/engine management?
MZR
June 14th, 2010, 7:33 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/icons/news/story?id=3473499

I call it laziness.
gnatsum
June 22nd, 2010, 2:40 PM
Because it's easier to measure carburetor jets and barrel size than try to measure the tiny holes in a fuel injector.
Someone years ago suggested that maybe NASCAR could ISSUE the fuel injectors to the teams in a blind draw, and let the teams run with that.
TheOldProgrammer
June 22nd, 2010, 3:37 PM
Why not? They already issue the restrictor plates at Daytona and Talladega... :smoke
MZR
June 24th, 2010, 5:53 AM
Exactly what I was thinking. Just issue the teams an ECU that can only be flashed by NASCAR officials(just like car manufacturers do now) and stick to one size injectors(add that to the inspection checklist) just like they have been doing with carbs since I was a kid.