NASCAR Short-Track Package Faces Biggest Test Yet as Driver Warns of Martinsville Damage

NASCAR’s revised short-track bumper package faces its biggest test yet at Martinsville Speedway, with Chase Briscoe warning that the changes could bring back a type of damage rarely seen in recent seasons. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver believes the new rules will have a greater impact at the Virginia track because of the frequent contact between cars during restarts and tight turns. NASCAR introduced the revised bumper structure in June to make contact more costly after drivers raised concerns about the Next Gen car absorbing heavy hits without suffering serious damage.