NASCAR is already at work to increase horsepower following a meeting with teams and drivers
For years, drivers have been asking for more horsepower. Naturally, NASCAR did the opposite, reducing horsepower.
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Now, year’s later, series officials are finally looking into an increase and that could come this season. NASCAR recently held meetings with team owners and drivers.
NASCAR says they are looking to increase the power to 750 on short tracks. That’s a fairly large increase as NASCAR currently has a 650-670hp package for short tracks.
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“It was something we proactively brought up to have a further discussion of improving the short-track package,” NASCAR managing director of communications Mike Forde said via Hauler Talk.
“Obviously the drivers all embraced that topic and requested more and more horsepower. So we said, ‘You got it. We’ll look into it.’ “
He added, “We are working with engine builders on that, and we’ll see if this is something that’s put into place this season.”
NASCAR has about 2 months before the next scheduled short track event.
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Short tracks remaining on the 2025 NASCAR schedule
Date | Track
August 3, 2025
Iowa Speedway
August 16, 2025
Richmond Raceway
September 7, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
September 13, 2025
Bristol Motor Speedway
October 26, 2025
Martinsville Speedway
November 2, 2025
Phoenix Raceway
NASCAR comments on adding more horsepower for short tracks (2024)
