on Tuesday NASCAR inspectors began checking closely cans the teams use to shuttle gas from the fuel pumps to their pit stalls. The maximum they’re supposed to hold is 11 gallons each. With 13.5-gallon fuel cells in the cars at Daytona, however, teams were getting creative in making one can hold enough gas to fill up a car in an effort to save time on pit stops. “There are ways to very cleverly allow a drop can to hold 13.5 or 14 gallons,” Winston Cup series director John Darby said. “In appearance, there is not enough change in the can to notice a difference. So we’re inspecting and sealing all cans that will be used.” Darby said several cans had been sent back to various teams for “repair for various infractions.” He said some teams are being forced to have different cans shipped to Daytona from their shops in time for Thursday’s 125-mile qualifying races.( ThatsRacin.com )(2-12-2003)
