NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski has opened up about the amount of control original equipment manufacturers enjoy in the sport since the introduction of the Next Gen car in 2022.

The RFK Racing driver highlighted the team's excessive dependence on OEMs, even when it comes to testing their own cars. He also hinted at how this OEM approval system may be hindering teams seeking a competitive edge over their rivals.

Speaking on the Stacking Pennies podcast, Keselowski was asked if it was easier or harder to get the right tools when talking about the Next Gen car. He said:

"Right now, the OEMs have full control over all the major systems of data. If you want to put a car in the wind tunnel, you have to get OEM approval because they have a limited hour structure. If you want to t

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