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Chevrolet Unveils Updated Camaro ZL1 Body for 2026 NASCAR Cup Season

The refresh mirrors Chevrolet’s Carbon Performance Package, with a first on-track showing set for Feb. 1 at Bowman‑Gray.

Overview

  • The 2026 race body adds a larger hood power dome, a revised front grille and more pronounced rocker panels, aligning the Cup car’s look with the Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package.
  • Chevrolet developed the update with NASCAR and its teams, and Hendrick, Trackhouse, Richard Childress, Spire, Kaulig, HYAK and Haas Factory Team will field the new body next season.
  • The car’s public debut is scheduled for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman‑Gray Stadium on Feb. 1, ahead of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15.
  • Chevy will retain the Camaro silhouette in Cup despite the road model’s discontinuation, extending its branding continuity in the series.
  • Low‑resolution images circulated online before the reveal and drew ridicule from fans for their pixelated, hard‑to‑discern details.