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NASCAR backs Next Gen changes over a near-term replacement
CEO Steve O’Donnell points to industry sustainability and costs as reasons to keep developing the current Cup Series car.
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NASCAR is sticking with its Next Gen car, introduced in 2022, rather than pursuing a replacement anytime soon. The model has drawn criticism over short-track racing. Horsepower rose from 670 to 750 at road courses and tracks under 1.5 miles in 2026, but discussions about 2027 remain ongoing. Steve O’Donnell cautioned that more power also brings brake challenges.
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