NASCAR has been going through a lean patch since the start of 2024. Kicking it all off, we had the teams calling the charter negotiations off and this was followed by the whole commotion surrounding the 2024 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. The expectations are proving too much for NASCAR to meet, it seems. Trying to make the most of the Clash, given the circumstances, they also failed to deliver on the promise of debuting an Electric Vehicle ahead of the race.

It was extensively reported that NASCAR will be showcasing an EV during the weekend at the Coliseum. However, in the chaos of the rescheduling of the event, it seems like most of us forgot about this prospect. Interestingly, NASCAR themselves kept the news about the project under the rug.

Here’s what happened to the EV debut at the Coliseum

Before the event, it was reported that driver David Regan would be piloting the prototype EV on Sunday. Initially, NASCAR fans did not take the news well and were not too thrilled about an EV making its way into the sport. However, nothing of sorts was revealed during the event on Saturday. In fact, there was no sighting of the car.

Telling the reason for the EV’s absence at the Busch Light Clash, Bubba Wallace’s spotter, Freddie Kraft provided an update on the same. Taking to X, he wrote, “I assure you the EV hit the wall. Not sure why it’s such a secret. Sh*t happens.” By the looks of it, NASCAR did not want a failure of theirs to see the light of day. But the secret is out now.

With the low-crowd turnout, poor TV ratings by FOX, and the flack they received moving up the Busch Light Clash, NASCAR has had a horror start to its season. And as if it was not enough, their ambitious project of an EV has suffered a similar fate. They did try to sweep this debacle under the rug, but unfortunately, they even failed to achieve that.

When it comes to the idea of NASCAR going electric, the community has not been keen on the prospect of silent-running cars on the tracks. Fortunately, NASCAR may have something better in store, something backed by TRD.

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Is there a better alternative to EV in NASCAR?

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In light of recent events, a new project, especially something along the lines of an EV, would be a hard sell for NASCAR. However, this does give them the window to work on an alternative that could be up and ready for future events. Fortunately, TRD President David Wilson has found a way to bridge the gap between having roaring combustion stock cars while also having a carbon-neutral footprint.

“I don’t believe there has been a successful battery-electric racing series, yet, and NASCAR, in my opinion, isn’t going to be any different. There are other technologies, as in that I think would deliver the best of both worlds – a carbon-neutral footprint and it makes noise. So, the technology is there and the biggest limitation is the sourcing of green hydrogen but with as much resources that are behind it, Toyota is investing a lot in that technology, I don’t think it is that far off,” said Wilson.

Are you looking forward to having hydrogen-powered cars on the NASCAR track?

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