NASCAR President Steve Phelps has admitted to upcoming changes to the NASCAR Cup and Truck Series cars, promising a period of evolution in the sport.
Speaking at a Race Industry Week webinar, Phelps outlined the future direction of NASCAR’s Xfinity and Truck Series, indicating a transformative approach in collaboration with those including manufacturers and race teams. His comments suggest changes to help innovate the sport.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series, lauded for its exciting platform featuring traditional live axle suspension and narrower tires, stands on the cusp of potential changes. Known for its distinctive reduced power-to-weight aerodynamic ratio, the series continues to captivate audiences.
Nonetheless, Phelps spotlighted the need for adjustments that align with the racing industry’s evolving technology. This will find NASCAR working closely with manufacturers, tire giant Goodyear, and racing outfits to continually refine and upgrade the Xfinity Series cars. This dialogue also extends to existing and potential new OEMs.