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SHOCKING NEWS: Chevy’s NASCAR Problem: Why Is GM Still Racing a Discontinued Camaro?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 29, 2025
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SHOCKING NEWS: Chevy’s NASCAR Problem: Why Is GM Still Racing a Discontinued Camaro?

NASCAR Cup stars Chase Elliott (9) and Kevin Harvick (62) compete during the Busch Light Blizzard 100 race at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola on Friday, June 28, 2024.

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For a brand as iconic as Chevrolet, NASCAR should be a showcase of innovation and relevance. Instead, Chevy finds itself stuck in limbo, continuing to race the Camaro ZL1, a car that hasn’t been in production for nearly two years. And with no clear plan for a successor in 2025, fans are beginning to demand answers.

Is General Motors losing the “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” mentality? Or is there a bigger game at play?

Chevy’s Camaro Dilemma: A Car That No Longer Exists

For decades, NASCAR has served as a marketing powerhouse for automakers. The simple concept? Fans should be able to watch their favorite driver race on Sunday and then buy a version of that car on Monday.

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But right now, Chevy is still racing a car they don’t even sell anymore—and that’s a massive disconnect.

  • The Camaro entered NASCAR in 2018 as the Chevrolet SS was phased out.
  • Now, it’s been discontinued, but Chevy still fields it on the NASCAR grid.
  • No new model has been announced for 2025—GM is simply branding the car as “Chevrolet” instead of “Camaro.”

Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass recently reported on X:

“Chevrolet can run the Camaro for the time being in NASCAR and they will just brand the car as Chevrolet this year. Still, TBD what brand it will use in 2026 and beyond. But it doesn’t have to change yet (obviously would want to since it is no longer in production).”

So, why hasn’t GM made the switch to something else?

Is Chevrolet Keeping the Camaro Alive for a Future Return?

One possible explanation is that Chevy is using NASCAR as a brand lifeline for the Camaro, keeping it relevant until it returns in the future.

When GM announced the Camaro’s shutdown, VP Scott Bell hinted that this wasn’t the end of the story, saying:

“While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro’s story.”

But here’s where things get complicated.

  • Chevy’s future Camaro plans could involve electric vehicles (EVs).
  • If NASCAR isn’t ready for EVs in 2026, then bringing the Camaro back wouldn’t align with their future lineup.

That leaves Chevy with a tough choice—continue to run an outdated car, or introduce something entirely new.

What’s Next? Will Chevy Bring the Corvette to NASCAR?

With no Camaro replacement in sight, fans have begun speculating what Chevy’s next move could be.

One name that keeps popping up? The Chevrolet Corvette.

The Corvette has been Chevy’s flagship performance car for decades, and it already races in IMSA and Le Mans. Could it be adapted for NASCAR’s Cup Series?

Other suggestions include:

  • A modified Malibu or Impala, bringing back a traditional sedan
  • A performance-based EV, should NASCAR open the door for electric racing
  • A new model entirely, possibly tied to a mid-size muscle car revival

NASCAR and the Future of Chevy’s Racing Identity

One thing is clear: Chevrolet can’t keep running a defunct car forever. Whether it’s bringing the Camaro back, rebranding with the Corvette, or rolling out a completely new model, a change is inevitable.

GM needs to align its NASCAR presence with its real-world product lineup—or risk losing the deep connection between its race cars and showroom vehicles.

For now, Chevy is dragging its feet. But 2026 could bring a seismic shift in how the brand approaches NASCAR—and fans are eagerly waiting for an answer.

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