IndyCar Delays New Chassis to 2028: $25–30M Overhaul Costs Drive Postponement Amid Rising Budgets
IndyCar has delayed its next-gen chassis and engine package to 2028 due to incomplete regulations and rising $25–30M development costs. The postponement allows added testing time while easing economic pressures on teams and manufacturers.
NASCAR Teams Lost $2.2M Per Car in 2024: Lawsuit Data Exposes Deep Financial Strain
Court filings from the 2025 NASCAR antitrust lawsuit reveal teams lost an average of $2.2M per car in 2024, exposing structural cost issues and profit disparities amid escalating Next Gen era expenses.
Goodyear Extends $25M NASCAR Deal With 64% Fan Recognition
Goodyear’s $25M annual NASCAR sponsorship extends through 2027, marking 71 years of partnership. With 64% fan recognition, the deal highlights how legacy collaborations drive long-term value in motorsports.
Ford’s $100M Hypercar Program Targets 2027 WEC Endurance Glory
Ford returns to Le Mans in 2027 with a $100M Hypercar program, partnering with ORECA and Red Bull Powertrains. The move highlights OEMs’ growing investment in endurance racing as competition heats up in FIA WEC.
NASCAR Charters Hit $40M as 2025 Lawsuit Unfolds
NASCAR’s 2025 lawsuit has exposed deep rifts over revenue sharing, with team charters now valued at $40M each. As disputes escalate, the future of team finances and investor confidence hangs in the balance.
NASCAR's Gen 7 Era: Has True Parity Evaporated Amid Rising Dominance?
Once hailed as NASCAR’s great equalizer, the Gen 7 car initially delivered unprecedented parity. But mid-2025 data shows a shift—fewer unique winners, rising dominance, and growing questions about whether competitive balance is slipping away.
