Talladega Chassis Rumors UPDATE: Rumor has it that several teams will come to Talladega with varying alterations that may or may not be consistent with NASCARs rules. The team member said those with altered cars include assurances the owners and sponsors are prepared to fight for their approval in the inspection line should questions be raised by NASCAR. and according to the same team member, at least three new chassis featuring softer, more crushable front ends will be run at Talladega. The teams that will run them developed the chassis(more at NASCAR.com Buzz and Stock Car Reporter)(4-14-2001) UPDATE: While some are hemming and hawing about the possibility of some teams bringing a “soft chassis” to Talladega this weekend that may not conform to NASCAR rules and regulations, Michael Waltrip took the issue head-on during today’s news conference. “I’ve heard nothing about that,” Waltrip said. “That’s something that somebody dreamed up somewhere. There’s no validity to any rumor that would have anything at all to do with that.”(NASCAR.com Buzz) and a followup story at: Stock Car Reporter – Michael, Michael…(4-18-2001)
