2026 will bring something special for NASCAR drivers and fans. After four seasons of putting up with the Next-Gen car’s shortcomings on the racetrack, the sport will raise its level. It will boost horsepower numbers from 670 to 750 HP on all road course layouts and tracks under 1.5 miles in length. And Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s former driver has a delightful update in that regard – although it came at the same time as Steve Phelps’ jaw-dropping claim in court.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s phenom matches NASCAR’s timing

“Looks like NASCAR’s offseason test at North Wilkesboro Speedway is happening now, per Connor Zilisch’s Instagram story. NASCAR testing the 2026 increase to 750 HP as well as tire & potential aero changes,” journalist Steven Taranto wrote on X. Bozi Tatarevic also dropped a post: “Firs

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