“ I don’t love the Next Gen car. It’s an IMSA car, it’s a sports car… it’s not a NASCAR stock car”. Those words from Dale Earnhardt Jr. weren’t just a critique, they sparked a rebellion against the Next Gen car. It’s been bubbling for months. Now, the silence is broken, and the warning isn’t subtle. It’s the kind of statement that makes you wonder if NASCAR’s headed straight into a storm.

Ever since NASCAR’s Next Gen car was introduced in 2022, it’s faced heavy scrutiny. Veterans, fans, and insiders alike have questioned its design and direction. From safety concerns to identity issues, the criticism hasn’t let up.

Crashes involving Kurt Busch and Ryan Preece, plus concerns about poor racing quality, reduced passing, and loss of stock car identity, have made NASCAR’s 2022 Next Gen car

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