Documents uncovered by the Kickin’ the Tires website reveal potential plans for NASCAR to “launch an electric support series next year,” according to Gary Gastelu of FOX NEWS. The report notes NASCAR will “demonstrate a prototype electric racing car during the Clash at the L.A. Coliseum pre-season event in February,” then “follow it up with a six-race series ‘aligned with Cup Series’ weekends.” The cars will be “modified Cup Series cars with fully electric, all-wheel-drive powertrains rated near 1,000 horsepower,” compared to the “670 hp V8s used in the conventional vehicles.” Just "12 cars would feature in the races," which would be “split between two 30-minute events with no pit stops or charging held on Saturday and Sunday." NASCAR did not "confirm the details of the report" (FOX NEWS, 7/21).
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