NASCAR's Nationwide Series Flexing Muscle in 2010

Amidst the declining popularity of NASCAR racing, the organization has announced its lineup for the 2010 Nationwide Series in hopes of stirring up some excitement amongst race teams and fans alike.  For the first time in ages, most of the cars running in the series will actually resemble the production models that they represent.  This new direction is a result of the opinions of a majority of unhappy fans and the major race sponsors that felt their products weren't being properly advertised on the track.  With auto companies struggling financially, it didn't make sense to continue to sponsor cars that look nothing like the showroom versions.

The theme of the 2010 Nationwide Series seems to be a throwback to reissued American muscle cars.  We've all already been able to see a version of the Dodge Charger in action over the past few months.  Expect to see a newly redesigned body for 2010.  While its steep sloping shape does not reflect the exact shape of the production model, many physical characteristics were added to make it look like the standard Charger.  The most notable feature is the hood.  It almost looks like it was ripped right out of the showroom and placed on the race car.  Since this is one of the defining elements of this Dodge muscle car, it is refreshing to see that it was implemented.  Thus far, the vehicle has shown that it can hold its own on the race track.

For the first time ever, the Ford Mustang will make its way into realm of NASCAR.  It was just recently announced that the major body features have been finalized and aerodynamics testing is underway.  Body templates and kits will be sent out to car builders later this year.  This newly redesigned racer very closely resembles the standard production model.  Ford hopes that their investment into the new race car will help spur auto sales.

General Motors is expected to enter its Chevrolet Camaro into the Nationwide Series some time in the near future.  Many racing insiders assumed that GM would announce their entry when word came that the Charger and Mustang will be part of the line up.  It has been suggested that the struggling automaker may not be willing to dump enough funds into getting the Camaro on the track, but insiders have insisted that an announcement will come soon.  No one is sure exactly what the design will look like, but it is expected to be in line with the vehicles released by Ford and Dodge.

Hopefully these cars can live up to the hype and help restore the age old adage of "win on Sunday, buy on Monday."

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