NASCAR’s Horsepower Problem Is Heading in a New Direction

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell has opened the door to major changes in NASCAR horsepower. Speaking on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour podcast, O’Donnell said NASCAR is looking at more power, tires, and the role of V8 engines as it w