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By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Correspondent The next generation of stockcar used in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series could make its’ debut within the next few years, with a new powertrain close behind. “I think it’s still possible to do something for 2021 for a new car,” Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance stated. The Gen 6 car currently used by the Cup Series was introduced in 2013. It replaced a widely unpopular Gen 5, ‘Car of Tomorrow,’ which instituted a wide range of safety improvements. The Gen 5Read More

By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer When Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes to the track at Phoenix Raceway this weekend, he will be driving a very special car. The Roush Fenway Racing team will pay tribute to their longtime competitor, engine partner, and 2018 NASCAR Hall of Famer Robert Yates. The paint scheme echoes the one used by Davey Allison when he won at Phoenix in 1991 and 1992 while driving for Yates. Yates passed away in October after a lengthy battle with Liver Cancer. Earlier this year in May, he wasRead More