Generation 1 (NASCAR)
 Hudson Hornet at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| Predecessor | N/A |
|---|---|
| Successor | Generation 2 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Engine | 90° pushrod V-8 Inline-five (Hudson Hornet only) 303–427 cu in (5.0–7.0 L) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | February 15, 1948 (Daytona Beach Road Course, Florida)[1] |
| Last event | October 30, 1966 (1966 American 500) |
Dan Gurney's 1963 Ford Galaxie
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 and the Ford Galaxie.
1965 Ford Galaxie
1965 Ford Galaxie NASCAR on display.
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/
- ^ https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8848213/nascar-gen-6-cars-us-look-back-previous-cup-cars
- ^ https://www.nascarhall.com/blog/nascar-cars-through-the-generations
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