NASCAR continues adjustments to NextGen car for short tracks
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
NASCAR is working on enhancing the performance of the NextGen car at short tracks, including Martinsville Speedway, as of November 3, 2026. The sanctioning body is implementing various changes, such as softening Goodyear tires, modifying aerodynamics, and increasing horsepower. Despite these efforts, drivers still seek improvements to replicate the success of the previous Gen6 cars. The ongoing adjustments signify NASCAR's commitment to refining the racing experience on tighter circuits.
- •NASCAR is testing changes to the NextGen car for short tracks.
- •Adjustments include tire softening and increased horsepower.
- •Drivers express the need for more enhancements.
- •Progress has been ongoing over the last four years.
- •Martinsville Speedway remains a key focus for these developments.
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"Despite a great deal of progress over the past four years, the NextGen car remains a work in progress regarding how it races on short tracks and specifically one like Martinsville Speedway. With each Goodyear tire softening effort, aerodynamic tweak or horsepower increase, the Sanctioning Body is still trying to reproduce something similar to what the Gen6 produced or even the O’Reilly Series ...Keep reading
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