July edition of Road & Track: " Fuel injection, more brand identity, and closer racing are key elements in NASCAR's evolition "
Good 3 page article , no links available, on the future direction of NASCAR:
*** Carbs will be out sometime after Daytona 500 ( 2011 ), replaced by direct port fuel injection.
TBD, checking for cheating, adherence to specs. " FI is inherently more difficult for NASCAR to police "
*** Pictured are Hendrick and Roush engines with the FI, same intake manifold with the carb portion blocked off
*** Concern over location, safety, etc of pumps, in case of crash and they continue to pump
*** Distributor ignition to remain, along with E10 or E20,
*** QUOTE: " The Cup cars bodywork will also undergo a makeover in stages starting next year in an effort to make them more closely resemble their production counterparts " " The Nationwide COT has an advantage over the Cup car in the transition to be more aesthetically pleasing " " All the Manufacturers want to get a bit more of their look " Reference to making the aerodynamics equal
*** The Nationwide COT makes it's debut in 2010 in four races, starting at Daytona in July
*** With FI, no more flame when driver backs off in corners, no unburned fuel.