Phoenix test results for the NASCAR Next Gen car
Today, the NASCAR Cup Series unloaded in Phoenix, Arizona. The 1-mile track is hosting the final week of testing ahead of the early February season opener.
View Phoenix Raceway testing results below.
Phoenix Test: Menu
Jan 25 | Jan 26
Tuesday’s test session is the first of two. Teams will return on Wednesday, for the final day of testing with the new car.
The NASCAR Next Gen car is a brand new spec chassis. The cars are now identical from team to team, including frames and parts.
Short Track Rules Package: 670 target horsepower with a 4-inch spoiler.
Next Gen makes it’s debut in early February at the LA Coliseum. That will be the first official race with the new chassis.
So far, we’ve learned this car is harder to drive at previous tests. That theory continued today as Kyle Busch spun on his own in turn four.
Meanwhile, the defending series champion picked up where he left off. Kyle Larson is quickest as the practice times are in…
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Phoenix Testing Results
January 25, 2022
NASCAR Next Gen
Pos | Driver | Best Time
1. Kyle Larson
27.329
2. Tyler Reddick
27.474
3. Joey Logano
27.500
4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
27.534
5. Kurt Busch/Bubba Wallace
27.563
6. Ryan Blaney
27.583
7. Chris Buescher
27.592
8. Chase Elliott
27.611
9. Kevin Harvick
27.648
10. Kyle Busch
27.743
11. Daniel Suarez
27.781
12. Martin Truex Jr
27.784
13. Chase Briscoe
27.809
14. Daniel Hemric
27.848
15. Austin Cindric
27.894
16. Michael McDowell
28.004
17. Ty Dillon
28.147
18. Loris Hezemans
28.721
