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Keselowski Slams NASCAR's Next Gen Car Performance

9/26/2025

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Brad Keselowski criticized NASCAR's Next Gen car, calling it an 'old pickup truck' and harder to drive.
Since the 2022 introduction, Keselowski has won one race, down from 35.
The car's 670 horsepower reduces driving style and throttle control.
NASCAR weighs 740–750 hp for 2026; Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Senior Vice President, confirms short-track talks; 36 races and a new champion method are possible.

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Story summary

Brad Keselowski criticized NASCAR's Next Gen car, calling it an 'old pickup truck' and harder to drive.
Since the 2022 introduction, Keselowski has won one race, down from 35.
The car's 670 horsepower reduces driving style and throttle control.
NASCAR weighs 740–750 hp for 2026; Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Senior Vice President, confirms short-track talks; 36 races and a new champion method are possible.