NASCAR’s horsepower debate has been simmering for years, and it’s no secret the current 670-hp package has drivers itching for more. Denny Hamlin’s been beating the drum loudest, arguing a bump to 750 horsepower could be as simple as a phone call to engine builders like Doug Yates or Toyota Racing Development. “You just call Doug Yates … say we’re going to go back to our old 750 plate. They’ve said it wouldn’t change any of the durability we have. It can be done with one phone call with no additional money,” Hamlin said. He’s convinced more power would shake up races, bringing back the raw, unpredictable edge fans crave.

Chase Elliott’s on board too, saying higher horsepower forces drivers to lean on skill, not just aerodynamics. “Any time you introduce off-throttle time is a good thin

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