NASCAR is considering a boost in engine power for Cup Series cars at short tracks, amid growing criticism of the current racing product and calls from drivers for more horsepower.
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Revving Up the Competition: NASCAR Unleashes More Horsepower for Cup Drivers and Teams
NASCAR officials have considered raising horsepower from 670HP to 750HP for short tracks, possibly by the end of the 2025 season. They are actively collaborating with industry stakeholders and exploring the feasibility of this change. This potential increase in horsepower was well-received by drivers, as they believe it could enhance the racing experience on short tracks. The last time NASCAR utilized 900 horsepower was a decade ago, before transitioning to the current 550HP package in 2019. Drivers like Josh Berry and Chase Elliott expressed varying levels of support for the…
BővebbenDisappointment as Wallace Excluded from Daytona 500 Field
Mike Wallace has not been approved by NASCAR to attempt to compete in the Daytona 500 next month with MBM Motorsports due to inactivity in the sport over the last few years. NASCAR confirmed that w…
BővebbenRevving Toward Rebirth: NASCAR’s Crucial Turning Point Post-Richmond
NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer found it a fair to say that ideas have changed regarding acceptable racing contact, before admitting the sport needs to learn from what happ…
Bővebben“Revving Up Safety: NASCAR Implements Lifters for Efficient Flat Tire Recoveries”
NASCAR Cup series teams will have the option to put lifters on the rear dampers (shock absorbers) of their cars beginning at Michigan International Speedway. It is an addition to the vehicles in ho…
BővebbenRevving through the Rain: NASCAR’s Thrilling Success at Loudon
When NASCAR rolled out wet weather tires for ovals in 2023, the sanctioning body did so with hopes of being able to open the window for it to start races on time and squeak in races that could othe…
BővebbenRevving Up for a Smooth Ride: NASCAR Confident in Repaved Iowa Corners
NASCAR visits Iowa Speedway for the first time in five years this weekend, and the facility will look different from what race fans remember. NASCAR has owned the speedway since 2019 and July 27 th…
BővebbenEfficient Logistics: NASCAR’s Flexibility in Facilitating Larson’s Charlotte Arrival
NASCAR wants to see Kyle Larson attempt the Indianapolis/Charlotte double and will try to be as accommodating as possible Sunday night for the start of the Coca-Cola 600. “We’re going to work close…
BővebbenUnraveling the Mystery: Larson’s Team and NASCAR Investigate Puzzling Detached Wheel Incident
Cliff Daniels and Kyle Larson were perplexed by the wheel detaching from the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet last weekend and the team is working with NASCAR to understand the situation better…
BővebbenRevving Up for a New Era: NASCAR’s Ongoing Quest for Short Track Excellence
NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer acknowledged on Tuesday morning the sanctioning body needs to do more to improve it short track product. “We, as NASCAR, want our short track package to be better,” Sawyer tol…
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