Joey Logano is a constant presence in the Xfinity broadcast booth and has extensive knowledge of the current state of the series.
NASCAR introduced the Next-Gen cars in the 2022 season with the main goal of creating a more equitable and competitive racing experience. As a result, they made several development decisions that transformed the cars into completely different entities compared to the Xfinity cars, where young NASCAR drivers are honing their skills.
One of the significant changes is the alteration in throttle time. Previously, drivers had more freedom to ease off the throttle during races, but now they can no longer afford the same ease due to the design of the cars. On the other hand, the Xfinity Series cars, which follow regulations similar to the old Cup cars, allow drivers enough time to release the throttle.
The first champion of the Next-Gen era, Joey Logano, openly admitted to feeling envious of Xfinity drivers for having this advantage. As a Fox Sports commentator on Saturdays, Logano often watches onboard footage of Xfinity drivers. He really misses the moments when drivers can take their foot off the throttle.
Joey Logano expresses his envy of throttle-free time in Xfinity Series races. Although it may not receive as much attention as other racing events, it is always an enjoyable listen.
The two-time Cup champion recalls fellow champion Kyle Larson’s words about IndyCar, highlighting the significant difference between Cup and Xfinity cars. Larson, after testing an IndyCar for his debut in the Indy 500 with Arrow McLaren, noted that the IndyCar now drives similarly to current Cup cars, which was not the case in the past.
Durante la disponibilidad de medios de Larson en Indy, mencionó cómo el carro Next-Gen ahora maneja de manera algo similar a un carro de la Indy. Me pareció lo más sorprendente que he escuchado.
comenta Joey Logano.
Al abordar la situación, Logano sugiere indirectamente que la NASCAR debe encontrar una manera de disminuir la diferencia entre los carros en las primeras y segundas divisiones. De lo contrario, los pilotos novatos podrían enfrentar un desafío aterrador en la serie Cup, ya que estarían lidiando con un carro significativamente diferente y poco tiempo de entrenamiento al entrar con altas expectativas.
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