Since the Next Gen car arrived in 2022, engine power has been dialed down to 670 horsepower to improve safety and cut costs. This number’s down from 2014, when NASCAR saw the peak in hp numbers as high as 900. Many drivers and fans have been opposed, saying that the cars feel underwhelming on the track. Short tracks, in particular, have exposed the limits of the current package. But if Brad Keselowski’s comments are true, all this could soon change.

Drivers, in particular, have not held back on their frustrations over the years, and Keselowski himself has been one of the more vocal critics. He’s called the current package tricky to drive, saying it forces drivers to “push it to the edge just to stay competitive.”

Teams across the Cup Series have echoed similar concerns, painting a pictu

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