Weight Reduction and Design Innovation
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Mike Skinner's 1995 Goodwrench NASCAR Truck: The FIRST Ever Truck Series Champion!
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Mike explains the extensive weight reduction efforts made on the truck. He points out areas like the rear window and bed cover, which were 'skeletons out' and 'lightened up'. He discusses hollowing out reinforcements and saving every possible ounce of weight to gain a competitive edge in the short track races, even though the overall weight of the truck still had to meet NASCAR's minimum requirement, necessitating strategic placement of ballast weights.
Goal: Explain the modifications made to the truck for weight reduction.
Tools and materials
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Chevrolet — The subject of weight reduction modifications
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