NASCAR's Car After Tomorrow

"Finding itself under political pressure from Nancy Pelosi, Ed Markey, and Al Gore, NASCAR has just unveiled a prototype new "Car After Tomorrow". Roger Penske has produced the first new "CAT" which is expected to debut at Daytona in 2011. This car was spotted in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan at the new manufacturer's North American HQ."

I think a few here still maintain a sense of humor ;)
C&P'd from SPEED

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on September 23, 2009 at 12:48pm

the daytona 500 has been shortend to 1 lap due to the new car

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Permalink Reply by Keith on September 23, 2009 at 1:04pm

And no more bump-drafting LOL!

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Permalink Reply by Mouseking7 on September 23, 2009 at 3:53pm

AND, because thgese cars are so small, there will be 72 cars in the starting lineup!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on September 23, 2009 at 5:30pm

there will be a pit stop on the back stretch where yuou can get a new car before turn 3

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Permalink Reply by alan4s on September 23, 2009 at 12:52pm

That is funny.

You know, don't you, that Roger Penske has sole distribution and maintenance rights to Smart cars in the U.S.?

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Permalink Reply by Keith on September 23, 2009 at 1:05pm

Yep... one reason why he's still with DODGE IMO.

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Permalink Reply by alan4s on September 23, 2009 at 1:23pm

That deal's still pending, but seems certain. He get's the brand and the dealership network (and service). GM keeps making the cars for 2 years, then Roger needs to have someone else build cars for him. The Smart car may play into that some.

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Permalink Reply by GasOnRobby on September 23, 2009 at 9:55pm

What does Dodge and Saturn have to do with Smart cars? I thought they were built by Mercedes.

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Permalink Reply by Keith on September 24, 2009 at 9:27am

At the time, DAIMLER still had an interest in CHRYSLER. It's a convenient coincidence that at a time (2 years ago?) when PENSKE was looking at possibly leaving DODGE, DAIMLER offers PENSKE an exclusive on the SMART Car. Shortly thereafter he re-signed with DODGE and remains with them even though they are unsure of their future.

That's what is has to do with it. If I've forgotten anything or confused the facts a little, the Internet Police will be along shortly to make any necessary corrections.