I feel that is temporary, as in other parts of the world the technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. I see battery technology as the holy grail that might make charging stations a non issue.

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…Despite the efforts of ‘those who know better’ to dial back the clock.

The net effect of delaying the inevitable for “reasons” will most likely be putting the big 3 (errr… big 2?) in a situation where they are so far behind that they can’t compete, which would be a shame.

As far as NASCAR is concerned, it literally used to be my favourite thing in the 1970s. The cars were cool, the drivers were actual characters who got there from epic journeys of blood sweat and tears. The corporate identity meant something because the cars meant something. Fifty some years later, all of that has eroded, and the mindset of the public has changed, and it doesn’t seem so ‘real’ to me anymore. I’ve long been a racing junky, so they have me by default, but I’m not sure that others will follow along so willingly. Or maybe they will…

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NASCAR news: RCR Racing via their ECR Engine shop building Dodge engines for 2027 season.
- I'd like to see how they can come up with a new Dodge engine by Feb. '27. Or even a year from now. I sure hope NASCAR isn't letting them use "rebadged" Chevy engines. That would not sit well with most of us old school fans! *NM*
- It’s all interesting, but TBH modern NASCAR confuses me a little. They are basically spec cars with absolutely zero in common with anything production, so definitely not “stock cars”. While I understand how they got here (basically safety and parity), it confounds me
  - Obviously, the car/truck manufactuers see value in putting their name on race cars. Don't forget, Chevrolet and Honda have Indy car teams, 5 european manufactuers and Cadillac have Formula One teams. Talk about zero relevancy to production cars! *NM*
    - GM would be better off spending that money fixing their truck engines *NM*
    - Sure, but Indy and F1 are not “stock car racing”. Never have been, nor pretended to be. If a company has an engine program for that type of racing, fine. Put a “powered by” sticker on it.
  - There's new Chrysler vehicle product coming. Long range plan revealed by Stellantis earlier this year, has new vehicles for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.{PIC)
    - Interesting. All but one look like SUVs or pickups though. Now that the coupe/sedan is no longer popular (and almost unavailable), maybe NASCAR should flip to SUVs since that’s what many people buy these days. Doesn’t matter, though, I will still watch. *NM*
      - It is teetering on irrelevance for GM, probably close for Ford
        
        Good perspective. Thanks! Involvement, however that looks, is always better than none. *NM*
        
        We are coming to a difficult time in the industry for sure
        
        I think that applies to the world in general, rather than just the auto industry. The switch to renewable energy, i.e. electric cars etc. will turn NASCAR into a nostalgia series, which may not bode well for its future.
        
        I feel a lot of that air coming out of the balloon, lately
        
        I feel that is temporary, as in other parts of the world the technology is advancing in leaps and bounds. I see battery technology as the holy grail that might make charging stations a non issue.