NASCAR’s Single-Lug Wheel Experiment Faces Mounting Safety Scrutiny Amidst Wheel Detachment Surge
NASCAR’s Next Gen car is facing significant safety concerns due to a surge in wheel detachments, with 60 incidents reported since its debut, far exceeding previous eras.
The single-lug wheel design, intended for modernization, is under scrutiny as data reveals an uneven distribution of issues among teams and poses a considerable safety risk to drivers and pit crews.