Testing for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has officially started, and for once, there is true optimism in the air instead of just hope. A few teams unloaded at Bristol Motor Speedway for a unique Goodyear tire test just one week ago. Their mission was to check for two things fans have been begging for. More horsepower and less falloff. All because many were disappointed by Bristol’s most recent race.

However, the voices emanating from the garage sounded different this time. There’s actual advancement. genuine potential. The 750HP package being tested could bring back something NASCAR has been missing for years: throttle control, tire wear that matters, and battles where driving skill actually decides the outcome. And no one summed up the stakes better than Ryan Preece.

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