Overview

• NASCAR proposed a 'run what you brung' format for the 2025 All-Star Race, offering teams freedom to modify cars beyond the Next Gen rulebook.
• Denny Hamlin and other team owners declined the proposal, citing prohibitive costs, with Hamlin estimating a $2 million expense for his team alone.
• The $1 million winner's purse was deemed insufficient to justify the financial risks, especially with no long-term applicability of modifications.
• Kyle Busch supported the concept, arguing it could help address the Next Gen car's performance struggles on short tracks, but his view was in the minority.
• The All-Star Race will proceed with traditional rules, leaving unresolved debates about innovation, financial sustainability, and improving short-track racing.