In the latest episode of No Cautions Given, Armany takes direct aim at the Next Gen car and the way NASCAR-owned media has handled fan criticism. Using recent comments from Corey LaJoie and Kyle Petty as case studies, he argues that legitimate concerns about the car’s performance are being downplayed or deflected. LaJoie’s question about whether fan poll results correlate with Chase Elliott’s finishes is examined in detail, with Armany concluding that while some correlation exists, it’s often weak and distracts from the real issue: the car’s inability to produce consistently good racing outside worn-out mile-and-a-half tracks.

Petty’s defense of the Next Gen, framed as technological progress fans must “embrace,” draws sharper criticism. Armany contends that technology isn’t the problem—dirty air, lack of passing, and poor racing on short tracks, road courses, and superspeedways are. Telling fans to simply accept the product, he says, reflects a disconnect between NASCAR-owned media and its audience, further straining trust. The episode is a pointed, data-backed rebuttal to the “just enjoy it” narrative, making it essential listening for those who want an unfiltered discussion on why the current car frustrates so many and why brushing off feedback only makes matters worse.

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