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Cockpit Heat Issues Plague NASCAR: Safety Concerns Rise

3/8/2026

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Chase Elliott, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, said cockpit temperatures in Next Gen cars rose during the Circuit of the Americas race due to changes in airflow and exhaust placement.
He cited a serious incident in which AJ Allmendinger's cooling suit failed, requiring medical attention.
He added that trailing other cars worsens the heat, despite improvements in cooling systems.

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Chase Elliott, a NASCAR Cup Series driver, said cockpit temperatures in Next Gen cars rose during the Circuit of the Americas race due to changes in airflow and exhaust placement.
He cited a serious incident in which AJ Allmendinger's cooling suit failed, requiring medical attention.
He added that trailing other cars worsens the heat, despite improvements in cooling systems.