Summary
NASCAR will increase the horsepower of its Next Gen cars for the 2026 season at short oval tracks and road courses. The power will go from 670 to 750 horsepower, responding to feedback from fans and drivers.
Key Facts
- NASCAR plans to increase horsepower on Next Gen cars to 750 HP at certain tracks starting in 2026.
- The change applies to short oval tracks less than 1.5 miles long and road courses.
- This decision follows feedback from fans and drivers about the cars being underpowered.
- Tracks affected include Circuit of the Americas, Watkins Glen, and Charlotte Roval, among others.
- Initial races in 2026 will use the new horsepower level to test the change.
- NASCAR may consider expanding the power increase to longer tracks if initial results are positive.
- John Probst, a NASCAR executive, emphasized careful testing and listening to fan feedback.
