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What cars are NASCAR using in 2021?

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William Rodriguez

Published Jan 16, 2026

NASCAR unveiled the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford Mustang GT, and Toyota Camry TRD at The Park Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 5, 2021, with Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Denny Hamlin representing their respective brands during the event.

What model cars are used in NASCAR?

These days, NASCAR racing features only Fords, Chevrolets and Toyotas with the occasional independent Dodge/RAM straggler potentially hanging around in the Nationwide or Camping World Truck Series.

What is the new car for NASCAR 2022?

Wednesday's public debut of the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the Ford Mustang and the Toyota TRD Camry for 2022 showed off some of the car-specific characteristics, including sleeker designs and bigger wheels.

Is Dodge coming back to NASCAR?

We've been talking with Dodge and it looks like we're going to go ahead and build a Next-Gen car. You know I left the NASCAR scene when Dodge left the sport. I've got the group back together, and we are going to build a Next-Gen car for Watkins Glen.”

How much horsepower does a 2021 NASCAR?

NASCAR cars today generate upwards of 750 horsepower without a lot of exotic components or turbochargers or superchargers.

24 related questions found

Why is Dodge not in NASCAR?

Despite designing a Gen-6 car, Dodge stepped away from the sport after Brad Keselowski's 2012 championship. The American automaker pulled its support, unable to find a flagship team to replace the departing Penske Racing.

Is Honda going to NASCAR?

Asked if it was considering a move into NASCAR, which has been the subject of ongoing rumor, HPD president Ted Klaus said stock car racing and the Next Gen formula due in 2022 is not in its plans.

Does Toyota own NASCAR?

This engine runs the 725-horsepower Toyota NASCAR cars, manufactured by Toyota Racing Development based in California. Four racing teams use these engines for racing. A company that creates NASCAR racing engines creates 350 to 400 in a year.

Is Toyota a NASCAR?

Toyota continues to be the only manufacturer in NASCAR to showcase three nameplates across NASCAR's three national series – the TRD Camry in the NCS, the Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) and the Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS).

What car is Jackson storm?

Voiced by actor Armie Hammer, Jackson Storm is the quick, cocky, and friendless rival for McQueen. In the movie he's younger, fitter, and faster than the lead. In the movie he's called a 2017 Custom-built “Next-Gen” Piston Cup Racer. In real life he most resembles the 2002 Cadillac Cien supercar concept.

What Toyota car is used in NASCAR?

Toyota races the Toyota Camry in NASCAR's NASCAR Cup Series, the Toyota Supra in the Xfinity Series, and the Toyota Tundra in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

What Ford car is used in NASCAR?

On April 17, 2018, Ford announced that the Mustang GT will replace the Fusion in the 2019 season. This was the manufacturer's first coupe-based entry since the Ford Thunderbird was retired from NASCAR in 1998.

When did NASCAR stop using factory cars?

Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota have each created individual body styles that are the closest representation to stock cars since NASCAR stopped using production models in the 1980s.

Is Toyota leaving NASCAR?

Now that Toyota has announced its withdrawal from Formula 1, surely the company would follow suit and quit competing in NASCAR. We all can rest easy. Toyota will stay in American stock car racing. Lee White, Toyota Racing Development president, confirmed the news on Saturday.

Do all Nascars have the same engine?

In NASCAR's Cup Series, its premier racing car series, there are 3 different engine suppliers today: Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford. With 3 different engine suppliers, you can already tell that engines are not all the same. However, they are all quite similar, given that they have to follow the same set of rules.

What engine is Chevy using in NASCAR?

Since 1974, Chevrolet has been running a 358ci V8 in NASCAR's Sprint Cup series. Chevrolet's latest NASCAR race engine, known as the R07, which debuted in 2007 is perhaps the most refined small-block in the world. The R07 shares few similarities with any production small-block in your driveway.

Why did Chrysler leave NASCAR?

Fast-forward 13 years and Dodge now is on its way out of NASCAR at the end of this season. Why? Primarily because the manufacturer failed to duplicate the feat it achieved in 1999—finding a top-level NASCAR personality like Evernham to spearhead its project.

Is Stewart Haas racing switching to Dodge?

Dodge//SRT and Mopar Team Up With Tony Stewart Racing for NHRA Drag Racing. Tony Stewart Racing is getting in to the drag racing circuit. Stewart's wife will be the primary driver on the team. Dodge//SRT and Mopar are teaming up with a new team owner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.

How many NASCAR teams does Ford have?

NASCAR Team FAQs

There are 17 full-time teams in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Why is Mopar banned from NASCAR?

According to various sources, the Hemi was banned "not for technological reasons, but because it wasn't readily available in cars from Dodge or Plymouth assembly lines, 'readily' being the key concept." The thrust of the argument being that it was too costly of an option for the average buyer.

Is Dodge going to return to NASCAR in 2022?

In 2022, NASCAR teams are competing for the Cup with a more affordable and capable Next Gen car. Does this mean Dodge is coming back? The short answer is that Dodge will not be competing in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series.

When was Dodge banned from NASCAR?

The Dodge Daytona was banned for being too good at racing

In 1969, the Dodge Charger Daytona was created for the sole purpose of taking home wins at NASCAR, Wikipedia says.