Could NASCAR's New Moves Push Teams Out of the Game?

Teams Fear Rising Costs Smaller teams face steep expenses as NASCAR’s cost-cutting regulations reshape the Xfinity and Truck Series. Can they survive the financial strain?

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[{"selector":"#anim-81b99e57-6a71-4c62-adf8-facdee377ec9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.636363397492513%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Smaller Teams Speak Out Alpha Prime Racing co-owner slams potential spec-car shift, calling it “cost-prohibitive.” Are smaller teams being priced out of NASCAR’s future?

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[{"selector":"#anim-8d2e1112-93a6-4d4b-bffe-530656550e06 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812500069331185%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Xfinity Teams on Edge Anticipated regulatory shifts spark anxiety among NASCAR Xfinity teams. Will adjustments to the cars improve competition or hinder accessibility? Learn more