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Generating NASCAR’s Next Gen

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. Testing NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup car ramps up in 2020. A lot is riding on this effort. It won’t show up until 2021. NASCAR wants it to look more like showroom cars. That’s a plus. Some big talking points. The chassis will be…

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We’re Converging on Convergence

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. I’ve never understood why Americans fought against global racing rulebooks. But I’m glad motor racing’s new economic order has forced everyone to agree on some common racing formulas. Friday IMSA and the people who run Le Mans announced new rules that will converge…

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When Money Doesn’t Spend…

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. Many in racing drool over the possibility of manufacturer money in the sport. But manufacturer’s deep, deep pockets bring deep, deep danger. I say constantly that car makers’ first priority is selling cars and not winning races. They’re all in when racing meets…

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