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NASCAR Cup series teams will have the option to put lifters on the rear dampers (shock absorbers) of their cars beginning at Michigan International Speedway. It is an addition to the vehicles in ho…
NASCAR Cup series teams now have the option to equip lifters on the rear dampers of their cars, starting at Michigan International Speedway. This addition is aimed at assisting cars that may get stuck due to a flat tire, a common issue with the Next Gen car. A rules bulletin regarding the lifters was sent to teams prior to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway event. The lifters, installed around the shock absorber, raise the car a few inches off the ground so it can be towed back to pit road safely. NASCAR has worked with shock absorber vendor Öhlins to implement this lifter system, improving the process of returning cars to pit road after incidents. While a dolly system was tested at Iowa Speedway, the new lifters have been deemed a more effective solution for assisting cars with flat tires during races.
