AboutCoy Jordan Expertise I can answer any questions about drivers, cars, crews, teams, shops, championchips and any technical question about the rules and regulations of NASCAR. The only question I might not be able to answer is one that deals with the small parts inside the car that help the car's performance, but the stuff such as the body, engine, and spoiler are easy.
Expert: Coy Jordan Date: 5/29/2008 Subject: nascar racing trim
Question WE'VE HEARD THE TERM RACE TRIM OR RACING TRIM USED, BUT DON'T
UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS. ARE THERE SEVERAL TYPES OF TRIM?
AND IS THIS PURELY A NASCAR TERM?
Answer Hi mike,
"Racing trim" is usually contrasted with "qualifying trim." When teams are at high risk for not making the race, they tape up the grill of the car to get more downforce. They make other minor adjustments to get more speed out of the car for the 60 or so seconds of qualifying.
However, this trim is only a short term trim. "Race trim" refers to the long term setup used by teams to keep the engine, oil, and brakes low temperature, so as not to use them up too fast. Because at the end of a 40-lap run, you still want the brake pad to be cool enough to slow you down to the pit road speed limit.
I hope i was of some help, although this was a very brief synopsis.
Coy Jordan
