We’re four seasons into the Next Gen car, and let’s be real — it’s getting stale. NASCAR promised a revolution, but instead we’ve got stale short tracks, awkward fuel-saving runs, and a car that feels allergic to real change. The Gen 6 evolved every year. The COT looked wildly different from year one to four. But this? It’s like NASCAR hit pause — and left fans on mute.

• Why does intermediate racing still shine while short tracks have completely flatlined?
• What’s fueling the fuel-saving madness — and why is it happening everywhere now?
• How much of this mess is really Goodyear’s fault… and how much is baked into the car?
• Could horsepower fixes or tire tweaks really change anything without a full redesign?

From Michigan to Martinsville, we’re watching drivers coast at 70% just to maintain track position — and calling that racing. And while the Next Gen looks good on paper (and on superspeedways), the racing isn’t just bad — it’s predictable. No real passing. No real change. No real urgency to fix it. So what now? Let us know what you would do to overhaul the Next Gen car. What’s your fix? Don’t hold back; this thing needs everything on the table.

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