What’s changing for NASCAR in 2026: Return to roots, engine boosts and more

So while NASCAR isn’t returning to the 850-900 hp days of old, officials opted to increase the engine power to 750 hp for 20 ...
Sports Illustrated

NASCAR Engine Builder Says Hike to 750HP 'Wouldn't Be Much of a Change'

For months, maybe even years, fans, drivers, team owners, and industry members have been calling on NASCAR executives to add horsepower to the NASCAR Cup Series short track package, to improve the ...

NASCAR Being Forced to ‘Abandon’ Iconic V8 Engine as New OEM Threatens to BreakAll Deals

For the past couple of years, Honda has been in serious talks to enter NASCAR. The Japanese giant is no slouch in racing, ...

NASCAR builds momentum ahead of Daytona 500 as season nears

NASCAR released its official trailer for the 2026 season titled “America, Start Your Engines” just days before Speedweeks.Former NFL player Marshawn Lynch appears alongside several Cup Series drivers, ...
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NASCAR horsepower debate: Manufacturers pushing investment into consumer V8 engines

It was a little more than a year ago that Elton Sawyer put a wet blanket on NASCAR horsepower increases in the Cup Series. However, things have started to change. The main argument from the Senior ...
Sports Illustrated

With NASCAR Season Over, Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Takes Center Stage

While Hendrick Motorsports didn't ultimately land a 15th NASCAR Cup Series championship in the organization's 40th anniversary season, the team isn't quite done celebrating it's ruby anniversary. This ...
Hot Rod

NASCAR Winston Cup Engine - Technology Transfer, Part III

From Street Stock to Winston Cup, the three most important areas for engine performance improvements are cylinder heads, valvetrains, and intake manifolds. In particular, cylinder heads affect most ...