IMSA-XJR9 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/23214257/ford-change-fusion-mustang-nascar-cup-series-2019 Knew this was coming . . Ford follows Chevrolet's move to the Camaro this year in putting their muscle cars in NASCAR's top series. Ford has used Mustang as its body style in the Xfinity Series since 2011. "Mustang is a car that is woven into the fabric of our country, and it's only right that we put it on the track in NASCAR's most visible series," Ford board member Edsel B. Ford II said. "I can't wait." Hope the body shell looks better than the Xfinity Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I know what you mean. I hope it is going to be one of those side slabbed looking things with stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 There is not much shared between the Camaro bodies in Xfinity (SS) and Cup (ZL1). The Cup body at least looks a little more realistic. Let's hope the same holds true for the Mustang. The Xfinity bodies are also composite. Not sure when the Cup series plans to switch from the current steel bodies but 2019 would make sense for Ford what with an all new body.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I would be more concerned about how long it will be before all NASCAR series begin using the Ilmor spec engine. That will be the final nail in the coffin as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 There is not much shared between the Camaro bodies in Xfinity (SS) and Cup (ZL1). The Cup body at least looks a little more realistic. Let's hope the same holds true for the Mustang. The Xfinity bodies are also composite. Not sure when the Cup series plans to switch from the current steel bodies but 2019 would make sense for Ford what with an all new body.... There is a rumor going around that Chevy is updating the Xfinity series nose for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Personally, I think NASCAR should drop the engine size down to about 5.0L and shorten the wheel base. Then they can get rid of the restrictor plate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Personally, I think NASCAR should drop the engine size down to about 5.0L and shorten the wheel base. Then they can get rid of the restrictor plate. I believe NASCAR is instituting restrictor plates at the All-Star race this year. Crazy . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I believe NASCAR is instituting restrictor plates at the All-Star race this year. Crazy . . . If theyre going to try something wacky and different, thats the place to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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