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NASCAR Faces Criticism Over Dangerous Single-Lug Nut System

3/23/2025

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NASCAR is in hot water over its single-lug nut system, rolled out in 2022 for safety and efficiency. Recent races have seen alarming instances of loose wheels, particularly affecting drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe. Despite the outcry, NASCAR remains steadfast, urging teams to step up their pit strategies instead of returning to the old five-lug system.

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NASCAR is in hot water over its single-lug nut system, rolled out in 2022 for safety and efficiency. Recent races have seen alarming instances of loose wheels, particularly affecting drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe. Despite the outcry, NASCAR remains steadfast, urging teams to step up their pit strategies instead of returning to the old five-lug system.