There are always problems when a new race car is introduced. Problems are often related to reliability. In the case of the Next Gen car, reliability has been pretty good for most of the season. This is because the chassis was extremely rigid. The team’s cost-cutting mandate resulted in a car that was much less crashworthy than the previous Gen 6 car. When those cars crash, those forces still have to go somewhere. It appears that these forces were directed directly towards the drivers. And the sad truth is that this probably could have been avoided. NASCAR spent a lot…
Author: Les Grossman
It’s no secret that NASCAR is pushing for technological advancements. Many other forms of motorsport have done this, including hybridization and electrification. NASCAR is one of the few sports that has yet to embrace the concept, and traditionalists aren’t very excited about the change. This even extends to some drivers, even as NASCAR pushes for change.America’s Favorite Video TodayAmong the changes is a reduction in noise produced by Cup cars. Naturally, an average race in Formula 1, IndyCar, MotoGP or NASCAR will be absolutely deafening. However, this doesn’t bother many fans, as it’s supposed to be part of the live…
NASCAR had an incredible first season with the NextGen car in track racing; However, the issues that have been a topic of conversation in recent months revolve around security. Kurt Busch suffered a concussion at Pocono Raceway which ended his full-time career while Alex Bowman’s playoff run ended after a concussion at Texas Motor Speedway in the round of 16. Another hot topic is fires linked to the NextGen car. Fortunately, it appears that NASCAR has changes in the works to potentially resolve the issue before the 2023 Daytona 500. Related: NASCAR discusses big changes coming for NextGen car in…
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch revealed he was arrested in Mexico for possession of a handgun, but the situation was resolved.Just a day after finishing second in his first NASCAR Cup Series race with Richard Childress Racing at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, two-time champion Kyle Busch revealed he had a somewhat eventful vacation a few weeks ago.In a statement posted to social media, Busch wrote that he and his wife Samantha took a multi-day trip to Mexico. While attempting to return to the United States, he was flagged during a routine airport check for have a handgun…
Christopher Bell brought up a hot topic in NASCAR on Wednesday. A literally hot topic. NASCAR is considering using mufflers on its cars for races in major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles. Six race teams tested the mufflers, along with a few other minor modifications, at Phoenix Raceway on Wednesday. Bellwho finished third in the NASCAR Cup Series ranking last season, said the mufflers significantly increased the heat inside his car. This is concerning given that car interiors can reach 140 degrees. “It was hot, hot, hot, hot, hot,” Bell told Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass. “It was a…
25-year-old NASCAR driver Noah Gragson was suspended by his team, then suspended by NASCAR, and now released by his team. This all happened because Gragson liked a meme on social media. “Noah has a ton of talent and a great personality,” Legacy Motor Club CEO Cal Wells wrote in a statement. “This is a difficult situation, but we are proud that Noah has taken charge of his actions and are confident that he will work through this process with NASCAR and come back stronger.” Gragson’s release led anti-woke activists to launch a boycott of NASCAR. After being released, Gragson took…
Kyle Busch, a driver and former NASCAR Cup Series champion, said Wednesday that the fact that he and his family safely escaped an active shooter situation at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., last year had no bearing on his decision to obtain a concealed carry permit for a pistol.Wife Samantha Busch described the incident through a post on Instagram. “I was a porter before that,” Busch said of the August incident before the Michigan NASCAR Cup race. The question was asked during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway, following Busch’s recently posted statement on social media…
Ross Chastain enters the 2023 NASCAR season with a chip on his shoulder after coming close to the Cup Series championship last year. Chastain, 30, finished second behind Team Penske driver Joey Logano. The driver of Trackhouse Racing’s No. 1 car also faces a contract year as he ranks among NASCAR’s top free agents for next season. Alongside Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, they have a strong free agency class. However, the latest news coming from the NASCAR world could help Chastain’s next contract as two prominent names from the free agency class leave the board Wednesday morning ahead…
Denny Hamlin and FedEx contracts with Joe Gibbs Racing are ready to expire at the conclusion of the 2023 NASCAR season. Right now, that’s become the primary focus of NASCAR’s 2024 silly season process. Trackhouse Racing has announced multi-year contract extensions with Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez. Hendrick Motorsports also signed Alex Bowman in a multi-year agreement. Meanwhile, Stewart-Haas Racing has re-signed its young rising driver Chase Briscoe. Outside of Hamlin, no other major drivers appear available as most free agents have already been re-signed. As a result, the driver of car #11 is now the main subject. Related: Denny…
Credit: Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images. Pictured: Snow falls on Auto Club Speedway Update:February 26, 2023, 7:44 a.m. ESTAfter a great afternoon last weekend at Daytona, NASCAR weather is once again a hot topic ahead of Sunday’s Pala Casino 400 (3:30 p.m. ET, FOX) at Auto Club Speedway.Rain and snow, yes snow, wiped out all on-track activity Saturday, including Cup Series practice, qualifying and the XFINITY Series race. So, what does the latest NASCAR weather forecast for Auto Club have in store for Sunday?We’ll take a look.Weather Forecast for NASCARAccording to the National Weather Service, the updated NASCAR weather forecast…