NASCAR removes foam from bumpers for upcoming short track races
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
NASCAR has issued a rules bulletin for Cup Series teams, mandating the removal of foam from front and rear bumpers during a series of upcoming short track races. The races affected include those at North Wilkesboro on July 19, Richmond on August 15, Bristol on September 19, and Martinsville on November 1. This rule aims to enhance competition in these shorter oval events. Teams must comply with the new regulations in preparation for the upcoming events.
- •NASCAR issued bulletin to Cup Series teams on June 24.
- •Foam removal applies to four short track races this summer.
- •Affected tracks include North Wilkesboro, Richmond, Bristol, and Martinsville.
- •Teams must adjust to new regulations before race weekends.
- 10:24 PMRacer — NASCAR putting the bump back into bumpers for short tracks
- 9:11 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR instructs Cup teams to remove bumper foam from short track races
"NASCAR has issued a rules bulletin to Cup Series teams in advance of a stretch of races under a mile in which foam is being removed from the front and rear bumpers during those race weekends. The upcoming races these rules apply to are the following: North Wilkesboro, July 19 Richmond, August 15 Bristol, September 19 Martinsville, November 1 The bulletin instructs teams ...Keep reading
"An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races.NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars....
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External links- RacerJun 24, 2026, 10:24 PMNASCAR putting the bump back into bumpers for short tracks
An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races.NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars....
- Motorsport.comJun 24, 2026, 9:11 PMNASCAR instructs Cup teams to remove bumper foam from short track races
NASCAR has issued a rules bulletin to Cup Series teams in advance of a stretch of races under a mile in which foam is being removed from the front and rear bumpers during those race weekends. The upcoming races these rules apply to are the following: North Wilkesboro, July 19 Richmond, August 15 Bristol, September 19 Martinsville, November 1 The bulletin instructs teams ...Keep reading
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