NASCAR and Engines: NASCAR officials met with engine builders Saturday morning to propose rule changes for next season and seek feedback. Among the plans is a rule that would limit teams to one engine per race weekend. Exceptions to that most likely would be Daytona in February, when the series is there for almost 10 days, and the Coca-Cola 600 because it is the Winston Cup’s longest race. Another consideration is a minimum weight on engine parts, including pistons, rods and cranks. Some competitors say that some teams have spent thousands of dollars on strong, lightweight engine pieces. Crew chief Paul Andrews likes the suggestions. “It’s no big deal for us,” he said. “Our engine component weights are right there where NASCAR wants them anyway. We feel like our motors will run a weekend, qualifying all the way through. If your competitor is doing the same things, that’s OK, that’s not a bad thing. “They’re doing stuff that makes sense. It will save money. It will save aggravation.”(Racing Extra)(9-2-2001)
