Looking at the numbers from the debut season of the Gen-6 car 1.267 In seconds, the average margin of victory in 2013. Its the lowest average MOV since 2005. 5 The number of drivers who won in 2013 after going winless in 2012: Brian Vickers, Carl Edwards, David Ragan, Jamie McMurray and Martin Truex Jr. 17 The number of different winners this season, up from 15 different winners last season. The modern era record for different winners in a season is 19. 19 The number of track qualifying records broken this season. 20 The number of races that ended with a margin of victory less than one second, up from 17 races last season. 51.2 The percentage of cars that finished on the lead lap, the highest mark since 2009. 83.1 The percentage of cars that were running at the finish of races, up from 74.7 percent in 2012. 127,306 The number of Green Flag Passes, the second highest total since the inception of Loop Data in 2005 “ and 17,398 more passes than 2012. See more info at NASCAR.com and see more stats on Jayskis Stats pages .(12-1-2013) UPDATE: While the Gen-6 car did bring back a traditional ‘stock” look, it proved to be too fast and too fickle to generate a lot of traditional side-by-side racing. There were 18 broken track records in qualifying during the season, but that speed came at the expense of the main event. There were 1,611 lead changes with the older Car of Tomorrow in 2012, but only 1,033 during the just-completed season. Thats 578 fewer passes for the lead, a 35.9% reduction. NASCAR currently is working on changes to the car, including a restrictor plate-like tapered spacer that will reduce the flow of gas and air into the engine to reduce speeds. Crew chief Chad Knaus hinted during the season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway the changes will be dramatic.( Augusta Chronicle )
