Hey Good Lookin'

2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion...

When the COT was introduced I liked the idea. I liked the "non twisted" bodywork. I liked the square, upright stance that was a million miles away from the squashed bullet shape of the old cars. Most NASCAR fans hated the "styling" of the rear wing and the splitter though.

Bit by bit NASCAR have developed the COT. The rear wing has been replaced by an old fashioned spoiler and the unsubtle front has been replaced by a smoother look.

Then came COT mark 2, the Nationwide car. More manufacturer identity, better balanced, good looking.

Now comes the first look at COT mark 3... the 2013 Cup car.

With a Ford Fusion body we can now get an idea of what NASCAR is doing with the Cup car for next season. Looking lower and wider than the current car, with a very swoopy roof line and more shape to the sides, it is another racey, good looking car.

If NASCAR can allow the manufacturers this much freedom, this much identity... and keep the aerodynamic balance between the different body styles... they are on to a winner!

I like the overall look and the amount of Fusion detail work in the body. They might be stickers but it looks like the road car. I even like the hole for the rear licence plate!

We all know NASCAR cars have not been "stock" for quite some time but with this car they just got a whole lot closer!