NASCAR is all about cars, and cars are all about horsepower, and NASCAR’s history with horsepower rules kicked off in the late 1980s after Bobby Allison’s crash in 1987. This led to the introduction of restrictor plates in 1988 to curb speeds and enhance safety on superspeedways. Fast forward to 2022, when the Next Gen car rolled out with a baseline of 670 horsepower at most tracks, a deliberate drop from previous levels to prioritize parity and cost control. But that adjustment sparked ongoing debates in the garage about throttle response and on-track action.

But recent comments from NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell have ignited fresh excitement, hinting at adjustments that could redefine the Cup Series landscape. Shared on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, his insights into power dynamic

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