Overview

• NASCAR confirmed a move from 670 to a 750-hp target next season limited to short tracks and road courses, naming venues such as COTA, Watkins Glen, Sonoma, the Charlotte Roval, Martinsville and Bristol.
• Chase Briscoe endorsed the change, saying more power should increase tire falloff and put more in drivers’ hands, though he has not yet driven the new configuration.
• Brian Keselowski mocked the increase by citing an older ARCA engine that made more power at lower cost, while Brad Keselowski reiterated concerns about the Next Gen car’s driving characteristics.
• Several drivers urged tempered expectations, with Chase Elliott calling it a worthwhile test, Kyle Larson saying the difference may feel modest, and John Hunter Nemechek hoping tire wear gains can aid racing quality.
• Officials signaled potential expansion to additional tracks after evaluation, framing the step as an effort to improve passing without sharply raising engine expenses.