NASCAR Next Gen test at Charlotte: Here’s the drivers

Today, we’re set to see the largest test session for the NASCAR Next Gen car via Charlotte Motor Speedway; Here’s the drivers involved…

For 2022, the game will be shifted on it’s head. A new car is set to debut and change the entire sport.

The Next Gen car is a spec chassis. Every car in the field is the same, regardless of manufacture. The bodies are carbon and designed for more banging with less risk of a cut tire. Aerodynamics are designed to give air to a trailing car, reducing dirty air and making it easier to race.

Of course, everyone’s favorite is the number placement. The numbers on the doors have been moved forward, giving more room for sponsor logos.

Related: NASCAR numbers move forward for 2022 with Next Gen car

The shiny new machines will debut at Daytona next year. However, we haven’t seen many on track at the same time. Thus far, the biggest test was at Daytona which featured with 8 cars.

That is set to change today. Charlotte Motor Speedway is hosting a NASCAR Next Gen test on Monday and Tuesday. Some teams will be bringing multiple drivers to run a single car.

21 cars will be involved in the test…

Related: Charlotte ROVAL race results from October 10, 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)

Charlotte Test
Drivers

Car | Team | Test Drivers

#00
StarCom Racing
Kaz Grala

#4
Stewart-Haas Racing
Kevin Harvick / Aric Almirola

#5
Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson

#7
Spire Motorsports
Corey LaJoie

#8
Richard Childress Racing
Tyler Reddick

#12
Team Penske
Ryan Blaney

#14
Stewart-Haas Racing
Chase Briscoe / Cole Custer

#16
Kaulig Racing
AJ Allmendinger / Justin Haley

#17
Roush Fenway Racing
Chris Buescher

#19
Joe Gibbs Racing
Martin Truex Jr

#21
Wood Brothers Racing
Austin Cindric

#22
Team Penske
Joey Logano

#23
23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace

#27
Hezeberg / Reaume
Jacques Villenueve

#42
Chip Ganassi Racing
Ross Chastain

#43
Richard Petty Motorsports
Erik Jones

#47
JTG Daugherty Racing
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

#48
Hendrick Motorsports
Alex Bowman

#51
Petty Ware Racing
Joey Hand / Cody Ware

#94
GMS Racing
Ty Dillon

#99
Trackhouse Racing
Daniel Suarez

Related: Toyota says NASCAR teams are behind on NASCAR Next Gen deployment

Links

Charlotte Motor Speedway | NASCAR

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