
And about the only way to identify the brand is to look at the grille and taillights or an identifying model decal. Over the years common body rules have given rise to the nearly identical bodies of today's race cars, the aero of each brand is almost the same.

Some models were light-years faster than others. The design differences between distinct makes and models contributed heavily to the aerodynamics, which of course, related directly to speed, thanks to the airflow around the car. Changes were minimal and different makes and models looked just as they did on the street.


In the early days, the body styles of the stock cars differed little between the dealership showroom and the racetrack's garage. In racing the term "stock car" has many meanings, and the definition varies widely depending on the time period when these race cars competed.
