After two years of waiting and countless delays, NASCAR’s long-awaited Next Gen car finally broke cover in May 2021. That time, it was heralded as the great equalizer that would redefine competition. When it hit the track at the Busch Light Clash in Los Angeles, the following February, it carried a bold promise: ‘ parity .’ Parity…what? Well, basically, parity meant that every team, big or small, would now have the same access to equipment, parts, and opportunities. In short, an equal playing field.

The idea was simple. Level the playing field, tighten the racing, and let driver talent shine over engineering budgets. For a while, it worked. Underdogs shocked giants, and chaos reigned in the best way possible. However, three seasons later, that dream of equal footing is starting to crack

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