I like it when they use STOCK cars.
I went out and bought a '67 Satellite in fall '66, not far removed from THE Richard Petty Satellite.
I dont get it now???......whats the point????
While I can see your point, maybe you don't need to GET it anymore. Basically the cars are used as platforms to test new technologies in mechanics, aerodynamics, lubrication and rubber/synthetic sciences.
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The new American street cars aren't buildable to where they're fast enough to be worth racing. I remember the 406 Fords and 409 Chevys real well. I remember the "1963 1/2" Ford with the reconfigured roof line for NASCAR. Dan Gurney took a 409 '61 Chevy to England to run the Saloon races against the 3.8 Jag sedans, and blew 'em away. Drag racing used to be "get there first, you win." Now there's not much class racing, it's mostly bracket racing - which is an exhibition of driving skill more than "racing."