Crew chiefs discuss car reactions to new aero package ahead of Nashville
NASCAR • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026

As NASCAR prepares for the Cup Series race at Nashville on June 1, crew chiefs are expressing varying opinions on the impact of an updated aero package. At this point in the 2026 season, questions remain about how the changes will affect car performance. Teams are gathering data to better understand the implications of these modifications. The race will unfold as adjustments continue to be assessed and discussed by the crews.
- •NASCAR Cup Series race occurs at Nashville on June 1.
- •Crew chiefs are evaluating the updated aero package's effects.
- •Debate exists about how cars will perform with these changes.
- •Data collection is ongoing leading into the event.
- •Teams aim to optimize their strategies based on the new package.
- 12:29 AMNASCAR — Sunday Setup: New aero package creates more questions than answers entering Nashville - NASCAR.com
"What Cup Series crew chiefs are saying about how their cars will react to the updated aero package being used Sunday night at Nashville.
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