>From NASCAR Public Relations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 20, 1996	


            NASCAR OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE MODIFICATIONS 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- NASCAR officials announced today a 
modification to the Ford Thunderbird for competition in the NASCAR 
Winston Cup Series. The decision comes after analyzing the data from 
a wind tunnel session last March, as well as considering options 
presented by Ford.

Through a technical bulletin, officials approved a reduction 
of an additional half inch in the rear portion of the roof line on 
all all Thunderbirds at tracks one mile or longer, with the exception 
of road courses, Daytona international Speedway and Talladega Super 
speedway.

The changes will be effective prior to The Winston Select 
all-star weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 17-18.


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