Bristol Motor Speedway will be the first track to see the new rules package via a test session next week
For 2026, a new package is coming to short tracks.
After years, of running low horsepower on the tracks under 1-mile, NASCAR is finally increasing the power to 750hp. And, it’s going to be on track next week.
On Wednesday and Thursday, teams are heading to Bristol Motor Speedway for a tire test. The cars will be fitted with 750hp engines for the test.
“Just like that, we’re on track again,” RFK Racing shared in a social media post.
They confirmed, “We’re taking the RFK TeK Alliance car to Bristol for the tire test next Wednesday and Thursday. Which includes the new 750hp package for 2026.
NASCAR officially increases horsepower for the 2026 season
Update: Driver roster and details
On Tuesday, more information has surfaced ahead of the upcoming test.
Per a NASCAR release, “Competition officials indicated that one of the test’s objectives is to determine a tire setup that promotes fall-off and an emphasis on tire management, but without the excessive wear from the Cup Series’ most recent race on Sept. 13. Another prime goal is to zero in on a setup that’s more temperature neutral, with tires that react the same regardless of any swings in temps.”
Driver Roster for the test:
No. 23
23XI Racing Toyota
Bubba Wallace
No. 48
Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Alex Bowman
No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Ryan Preece
