NASCAR Faces Criticism Over Short-Track Racing, Horsepower Debates Intensify

Amidst ongoing debates, NASCAR's decision not to increase horsepower at short tracks draws criticism from drivers and crew chiefs, highlighting the struggle for innovation and performance.

• Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson, among others, criticize NASCAR for not increasing horsepower at short tracks, citing it as a solution to improve racing.
• Daniel Suarez's crew chief, Matt Swiderski, argues that simply adding horsepower won't solve the issues due to strict NASCAR rules on car uniformity.
• Swiderski emphasizes the nostalgia of higher horsepower but acknowledges the challenges in achieving significant improvements under current regulations.
• The debate is fueled by recent races, including a historic 3-wide finish by Daniel Suarez, which some attribute to the lower horsepower.
• Despite some support for the new aero package, drivers like Kyle Larson remain skeptical about its effectiveness in enhancing short-track racing.

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