What’s changing for NASCAR in 2026: Return to roots, engine boosts and more

So while NASCAR isn’t returning to the 850-900 hp days of old, officials opted to increase the engine power to 750 hp for 20 ...
The New York Times

State of NASCAR’s Next Gen car: As big teams dominate, is there any hope for the rest?

A season of dominance from the biggest three teams ended with Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson winning NASCAR's Cup Series championship. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images It’s a tough road these days ...
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NASCAR Reviews Next Gen Car Rules as Teams Push for More Freedom

NASCAR officials and teams are having serious talks about the future of the Next Gen car as the series heads toward 2026. The car, now entering its fifth season, was built to cut costs and keep the ...
Yardbarker

NASCAR Has Failed to Address Bill Elliott’s Concerns Around Parity Despite the Next Gen Promise

Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, and Team Penske remain the benchmark in the current NASCAR landscape. Even with the balance that the sport keeps trying to bake into the system, these ...
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NASCAR's next generation: The drivers redefining the sport

With all the echoes of celebration in championship gone, and the groundbreaking season of 2025 NASCAR pages already written in the history books, the name of a distinct man like Kyle Larson is already ...
Yardbarker

William Byron’s Crew Chief Warns of ‘Expensive Changes’ to NASCAR’s Next Gen Short Track Package

NASCAR and Goodyear have officially begun preparations for the 2026 Cup Series season. A tire test that is to be conducted over Wednesday and Thursday this week at the Bristol Motor Speedway will aim ...
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23XI, FRM attorney cites Kurt Busch in response to NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps touting Next Gen safety

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps touted the safety of the Next Gen car during his Tuesday testimony in the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial. Phelps testified ...