NASCAR 2026 Preview: Playoffs, 750 HP Engines, New OEMs & Tech Revolution
In this exclusive in-depth interview, NASCAR Executive Vice President & Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst breaks down the future of NASCAR—from playoff evolution and Next Gen (Gen-7) car development to the 750 horsepower increase coming in 2026, major technology investments, and the return of RAM as a new OEM.Probst explains how NASCAR is balancing competition, cost control, innovation, and fan demand while reshaping race officiating through a $50+ million remote race control and technology command center. He also shares insight into short-track improvements, road course…
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