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Mark Martin won the race, only to lose 46 championship points after NASCAR officials discovered a somewhat oversized carburetor spacer plate in his car. This ultimately became a key factor in determining the 1990 championship. It was admitted later that the spacer plate was actually not oversized and not technically illegal.
Waddell Wilson (born December 29, 1936) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup Series crew chief and engine builder. He was the winning crew chief for the Daytona 500 in 1980 , 1983 , and 1984 . [ 1 ] He was crew chief or engine builder for Holman-Moody , Harry Ranier , and Hendrick Motorsports . [ 2 ]
A 46-point penalty at Richmond, for using an illegal (but non-performance-enhancing) carburetor spacer, caused him to lose to Dale Earnhardt by 26 points in the final standings. During this time, Martin also won five IROC titles (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2005) and 13 races, both records for that series.
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Commonly found on large radial engines with pressure carburetors, it is a mixture of water and alcohol injected into the carburetor at high power settings. When using a rich mixture , the engine runs cooler, but cannot reach maximum power, and a leaner mixture means detonation is likely.
The Carter Carburetor Company was an American manufacturer of carburetors, primarily for the automobile industry. It was established in St. Louis , Missouri, in 1909 and ceased operation in 1985. Founder William Carter started experimenting with automotive carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop.
Restoration price includes £2,155 import tax & shipping and £1,000 travel expenses. Carburetor and air filter caught fire shortly after purchase. Bonnet paint was blistered and car was unsafe to drive. This car is more correctly a 210 model (the middle trim range) with Bel Air (top trim range) quarter panel trim.