NASCAR teams raided the Autosport International Racing Car Show in England this week in a quest for new technology to keep them ahead of rivals in Nextel Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck competition. Engineers from the Richard Childress Racing, Evernham Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Inc., Roush Racing and Robert Yates Racing were combing the 500 booths at Britains biggest motorsports show. With NASCAR closing the box on what teams can do to the cars, we are looking for everything from materials to engineering and products, wind tunnels and aerodynamic resources, said RCR boss Richard Childress, who was making his first visit to the show. He was accompanied by his new director of engine research and development former Formula One engine designer Nick Hayes.(National Speed Sport News)(1-13-2006)
