Changes to stage lengths may have been made, but don't expect dramatic changes to NASCAR's speedway product just yet.

NASCAR will shorten stage lengths for the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, in response to the oft-criticized effect fuel-saving strategies of drivers and teams have impacted the racing product.

"With essentially little to no underbody because we’re now going to the short track aerodynamic package for Darlington, these cars are out of control," says Denny Hamlin.

In an in-depth interview, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst offered a sweeping look at the current state and future direction of the sport, covering everything from potential playoff evolution and ongoing Next Gen (Gen-7) development to increased horsepower, new OEM involvement, major investments in...

The NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will have several new aspects this season.NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced Wednesday the event will be extended from 200 to 250 laps. It will also feature a manufacturer showdown and a promoter's caution.The manufacturer showdown will have drivers from all three automakers....

NASCAR's initial reaction after Sunday’s Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway was that there is no need to mess with a good thing.Cup Series teams found themselves in a tire battle in the Food City 500 due to rapid wear and cording. It resulted in a tire management race...

Over 600 laps have already been logged by teams at the Charlotte Roval more than halfway through the first day of Next Gen testing, and NASCAR’s John Probst said everything is going well.Or as well as they can be as teams and officials continue to work through a new car....

NASCAR confirmed Monday that Cup Series teams received the 2022 rules package for the Next Gen car at the beginning of the month.The aero package for intermediate racetracks will not change. Teams will continue to compete with 550-horsepower and an eight-inch spoiler. However, horsepower will be cut to 670 (from...

NASCAR’s Next Gen car spent two days getting a shakedown at Richmond Raceway in a test John Probst said exceeded expectations.Austin Dillon drove the car, which had been built by Richard Childress Racing in collaboration with NASCAR. The car has been in development for more than two years and is...

NASCAR has sent out the 2020 Cup rules to Monster Energy Series teams. With the all-new Gen7 car not due until 2021, many of the series rules for next year remain unchanged.Of particular note, though, NASCAR is going to limit organizations to 150 hours of wind tunnel testing per calendar...