Generation 1 (NASCAR)
The Generation 1 in NASCAR refers to the inaugural generation of post-war cars used between 1948 and 1966. The first generation of stock cars used a strictly-stock body and frame, the doors were strapped with the use of seat belts being required, and a heavy-duty rear axle mandated stop the cars from rolling over during a race.[2] These cars were almost identical to their road-going counterparts, albeit with tuning and modifications to the car itself being prohibited. It was also notable for being the only generation of stock cars to use real doors.[3] Examples include the Hudson Hornet, Oldsmobile Rocket 88, and the Ford Galaxie.
1965 Ford Galaxie
1965 Ford Galaxie NASCAR on display.
.jpg.webp) Hudson Hornet at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| Predecessor | None |
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| Successor | Generation 2 |
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| Engine | 90° pushrod V-8 Inline-five (Hudson Hornet only) 303–427 cu in (5.0–7.0 L) |
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| Debut | February 15, 1948 (Daytona Beach Road Course, Florida)[1] |
| Last event | October 30, 1966 (1966 American 500) |
Buck Baker's 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 stock car
Dan Gurney's 1963 Ford Galaxie
They were eventually replaced by the Generation 2 cars in 1967.[4][5]
References
- https://m.nascar.com/nascar-history
- https://www.nascar.com/gallery/the-evolution-of-nascar-sprint-cup-cars/#photo-2
- https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a36107106/nascar-generations/
- "Hinton: Generational shift". 16 January 2013.
- "NASCAR Cars Through the Generations | NASCAR Hall of Fame | Curators' Corner".
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