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NASCAR's Next Gen Car Faces Backlash Over Performance Issues

8/12/2025

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NASCAR's Next Gen car, launched in 2022, is under fire for its lackluster performance on road courses. Despite a wider array of winners, drivers and fans are frustrated with problems like aero sensitivity and mechanical fairness. Denny Hamlin cautions that the mounting discontent could lead to an unprecedented backlash from fans, reminiscent of the Car of Tomorrow era.

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NASCAR's Next Gen car, launched in 2022, is under fire for its lackluster performance on road courses. Despite a wider array of winners, drivers and fans are frustrated with problems like aero sensitivity and mechanical fairness. Denny Hamlin cautions that the mounting discontent could lead to an unprecedented backlash from fans, reminiscent of the Car of Tomorrow era.