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 car’s design. On the other hand, the Xfinity Series cars, which follow similar regulations 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 footage of Xfinity drivers from inside the car. 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 at the Indy 500 with Arrow McLaren, noted that IndyCar now drives similarly to current Cup cars, which was not the case in the past.
Pendant la disponibilité des médias de Larson à Indy, il a mentionné comment la voiture Next-Gen se conduit désormais de manière assez similaire à une voiture de l’Indy. Je trouve que c’est la chose la plus surprenante que j’aie jamais entendue.
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En abordant la situation, Logano suggère indirectement que la NASCAR devrait trouver un moyen de réduire la différence entre les voitures dans les première et deuxième divisions. Sinon, les nouveaux pilotes pourraient être confrontés à un défi effrayant dans la série Cup, car ils auraient affaire à une voiture significativement différente et peu de temps d’entraînement en entrant avec de grandes attentes.
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