Drivers see Next Gen progress during Charlotte test days as NASCAR refines rules package

CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR this week continued testing various configurations to refine its rules packages for the Next Gen car in 2022. The sanctioning body is targeting the use of a 670 horsepower engine package for a majority of its races next season, NASCAR chief racing development officer Steve O’Donnell said during Friday’s test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I would say we’re more than likely going with that number across all of our tracks,” O’Donnell said. “ … Everything we’ve seen so far, that tells us (that is) the horsepower we want to target and go with.” Teams tested three co…

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