The NASCAR world has once again erupted in debate over the performance of the Next-Gen cars on short tracks, particularly after the lackluster racing at last week’s Bristol playoff race. Hopes were high following a promising regular season,

Kyle Larson's crew chief has taken a definitive stance against the growing criticism of the sport's Next Gen (Gen-7) car. Amidst a heated debate featuring influential voices like Chris Gabehart, and Ryan Bergenty, Cliff Daniels' defense of the Next Gen car centers around its potential for future growth.

NASCAR hasn't been able to figure out how to make short-track racing work in the Next Gen car — and there may not be any answers coming.

NASCAR’s introduction of the Next-Gen car in 2022 promised closer competition, cutting-edge technology, and a fresh era of racing. However, it quickly became evident that while the car delivered on some fronts,