NASCAR drivers express frustration with Next Gen cars at Brickyard 400

During the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026, NASCAR drivers including Joey Logano and Carson Hocevar voiced their dissatisfaction with the Next Gen cars. Many found the lack of passing and drafting during the race disappointing, impacting the excitement for fans. Logano criticized the car's ability to facilitate green-flag passes for the lead, while Hocevar suggested changes to improve speed and aerodynamics. Fans also expressed their frustrations over social media, calling for significant changes to the cars to enhance racing. Approximately 70,000 attendees were reported at the event.

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