Overview

• NASCAR confirmed no horsepower changes will be implemented before the end of the 2025 season, deferring any adjustments until 2026.
• Senior VP Elton Sawyer says daily stakeholder talks with manufacturers, engine builders and teams are underway to finalize technical, financial and regulatory parameters.
• NASCAR is classifying tracks by character rather than distance to determine which short-track venues would receive the power bump.
• Engine builders are assessing the technical feasibility of raising output from the current 670 hp cap to around 750 hp for select circuits.
• Team Owner Council has formally raised concerns about cost, aerodynamics and safety compliance during recent meetings.