Next Gen car

NASCAR Driver Hit with Pre-Race Penalty Ahead of Watkins Glen International Race

May 9, 2026 @ 4:24pm

A NASCAR penalty created fresh trouble for Live Fast Motorsports before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. The No. 78 Chevrolet became the only car in the field to fail pre-race inspection multiple times ahead of the Go Bowling at The Glen weekend. NASCAR responded with immediate penalties that now place the […] The post NASCAR Driver Hit with Pre-Race Penalty Ahead of Watkins Glen International Race appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR: Alex Bowman Escapes Talladega Superspeedway Chaos After Major Crash Scare

Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:04am

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Alex Bowman avoided a major NASCAR wreck at Talladega Superspeedway, turning survival into a much-needed result on Sunday. Competing in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Alex Bowman secured a top-five finish after surviving a major multi-car crash. The race featured heavy pack racing and a Stage 2 crash that turned into one of […] The post NASCAR: Alex Bowman Escapes Talladega Superspeedway Chaos After Major Crash Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

NASCAR’s Talladega Fuel-Saving Problem Isn’t Going Anywhere — And Drivers Know It

Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:55am

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NASCAR’s superspeedway fuel-saving game isn’t just strategy — it’s baked into the car. And according to Ricky Stenhouse Jr., it’s not changing anytime soon. The veteran driver, long known for his prowess at Daytona and Talladega, pointed to a core issue with the Next Gen car that continues to dictate how races unfold at NASCAR’s […] The post NASCAR’s Talladega Fuel-Saving Problem Isn’t Going Anywhere — And Drivers Know It appeared first on Heavy Sports.

“I Can Make His Life Hell” – Kyle Busch Wasn’t Happy With Comments Denny Hamlin Made About Him On His Podcast

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:22pm

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I guess the good news for Denny is he’ll have to catch him first. It’s no secret that it’s been a tough couple of years for two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. Busch moved to Richard Childress Racing back in 2023 after 15 seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing, and initially it seemed like things were going to work out well for both sides with three wins in the first 15 races. But since then, things have gone south for […] The post “I Can Make His Life Hell” – Kyle Busch Wasn’t Happy With Comments Denny Hamlin Made About Him On His Podcast first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

NASCAR Is Considering A Change Next Year That Already Has Fans Up In Arms

Apr 14, 2026 @ 4:12pm

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Doing everything but fixing the car… NASCAR has faced quite a few problems with their Gen 7 (or Next Gen) Cup Series car since it debuted back in 2022. The car was meant to save teams money by requiring them to use parts sourced from a single source and standardizing many of the parts of the car – think buying a model car from Walmart and just putting it together. The problem, though, has been that the car has been […] The post NASCAR Is Considering A Change Next Year That Already Has Fans Up In Arms first appeared on Whiskey Riff.