NASCAR is developing a new electric vehicle, which is set to be debuted on Feb. 4.
The decision has sparked confusion and backlash, especially from core NASCAR fans.
Despite the development, there are currently no plans for an electric racing series, leaving many questioning the purpose of the vehicle’s development.
NASCAR’s battery electric vehicle that it is developing will do a demonstration run on the Sunday of the Clash. David Ragan will drive it. Big news: Car has lights!! … no plans for a series yet; NASCAR also is looking at hydrogen combustible engine.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 23, 2024
The vehicle has been tested and showed promising performance, but the idea of an EV racing series has faced criticism and skepticism from some NASCAR fans.
“NASCAR’s battery electric vehicle that it is developing will do a demonstration run on the Sunday of the Clash,” NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass wrote. “David Ragan will drive it.”
“Big news: Car has lights!! … no plans for a series yet; NASCAR also is looking at hydrogen combustible engine.”
“NASCAR has tested its battery electric vehicle for three days at Martinsville,” he wrote. “Did 340 laps over three days (David Ragan drove it).”
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