Rumors about an incoming NASCAR EV have been circulating since 2022, indicating that the North American stock car racing organization is at least considering a future in electrification. In late 2023, an illustration of an all-electric crossover race car was leaked, representative of a model that is allegedly undergoing testing. That electric crossover racer may break cover in the very near future as part of the pre-race festivities at the 2024 Busch Light Clash, as per a recent report from Kickin’ the Tires.
The NASCAR EV race car has been in development for two years, and while the previous leaked illustration was not designed to resemble any one manufacturer’s product in particular, it does bear a mild resemblance to the Chevy Blazer EV SS, which could very well replace the Camaro in the Cup Series. Allegedly, it was tested in secret at zMAX Dragway before taking to the track at Martinsville Speedway late last year under tight security. Results, videos and photos from the tests have yet to be released.
“Clearly, all the OEMs were aware of the mule that was built, the test car, that is what we call a mule in our industry,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet V.P. of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “It doesn’t mean it is going racing tomorrow, it is a matter of learning, testing and learning. That is a hallmark of racing across all of the series we are in and it is a hallmark of what we do inside the company and an OEM. So, I think you have to keep learning, you have to, and they will learn what works and what doesn’t.”
For clarity, the NASCAR EV will not race in the 2024 Busch Light Clash on February 4th, but will simply be revealed. NASCAR stated that it currently has no intention to replace its internal combustion engine-powered race cars with electric vehicles, and that it has no plans to “take the noise of out NASCAR,” or to replace any of its divisions with EV racing.
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SAD, SAD, SAD, i love Nascar, my family have been attending and watching races since the 1950s. I will now have to find another sport to watch. As Gomer Pyle would say, GOLLY, that will really kill off the sport.
…and every fan will be given a slot car hand controller that’s plugged into the back of the seat in front them so they can pretend they’re controlling their favorite car. Weeeeeee!
Remember how well the ethanol swap went with fans???? Also, there is literally 0 woke Nascar fans. Who the hell approved this at NASCAR???
It’s not a done deal lol stop freaking out
Oh so much to see and hear this weekend. The look on the unknowing, paying faces as the cars come around in the pack in almost total silence. LOL. Gomer? really?? now that’s pretty rn right there. Nice job!!!!
I mean it’s not the same by any means but tire noise will still very much be a factor. Calm down boomers I’m not defending EVs, just saying it won’t be completely silent if they end up going that route. It’s ok, put the pitchforks down
Nothing like watching grandmas’ crossovers that don’t make noise race. Boring AF.
Just start a new race for electrics. They did this for Formula E in Europe.
Yes – if you read NASCAR’s comments, that’s exactly what’s going to happen, at least initially.
The race will be on Fox and at 9 PM EDT. Check you local broadcast, cable, or satellite TV channels.
uh no, race was on Sat. nite at 8 pm.
I see what they did there. They make the rendering sexier than a ’63 Corvette, but will the real thing be that beautiful? I doubt it! And I won’t keep quiet about it!
Apparently many of you can’t even read to the end of an article befor complaining.
“NASCAR stated that it currently has no intention to replace its internal combustion engine-powered race cars with electric vehicles, and that it has no plans to “take the noise of out NASCAR,” or to replace any of its divisions with EV racing.”
I think most people probably understand that. But still want to make it clear, this is the absolute dumbest segment of vehicle to promote at a racing event.
Already been done. Unlike the Demented Orange, Brandon doesn’t cozy up to terrorists and bullies, or spend all of his time bragging about what he’s gonna do.
“”Brandon doesn’t cozy up to terrorists and bullies,””
Are you kidding? When is he going to stop excuseizing for Iran and kick their ass?
Sorry, I know this is not a political forum but I couldn’t resist commenting on that delusional
comment above.
Really? – If you believe the rhetoric you certainly believe Joe Brandon, alias Vito Corleone and “family”
Why? Bud Light anyone?
If there are no plans for an EV series in NASCAR, why is GM wasting money on developing an EV mule to debut at the Clash? Bring the Clash back to Daytona where it belongs. This LA coliseum race is silly and extremely hard for a hardcore NASCAR fan to watch.
What Gomer really said to Goober “Golly, you mean you actually pay good money to watch cars drive around in circles, even Barney isn’t that stupid”.
Leave Barney out of it. Please.
Right. I’m not sure what purple dinosaurs have to do with NASCAR anyway.
I am looking forward to the debut of NASCAR’s electric vehicle at the 2024 Clash! A new chapter in the history of racing innovation has begun!