When NASCAR’s Next Gen car was rolled out in 2022, it was a game-changer, as it shook up the sport with its single-source parts and laser-focused push for parity. From the chassis to the wheels, even the rear suspension, everything was standardized since then to keep costs down and the racing tight. And now, it seems like they’ve gone a step further.

Word’s leaking from the garage that a spec gas can could be coming for 2026, and fans are scratching their heads. It’s not the first time NASCAR’s tightened the screws on pit road. Back in 2011, they ditched the catch can man for a self-venting fuel can, streamlining stops and cutting out a crew role. The move made pit road safer and more consistent, but this new rumor’s got folks wondering what’s next in the quest to level the playing field.

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