**The Future of NASCAR: Unveiling the 7th Generation Cup Car**

Today is an important day, folks! It's Star Wars Day, and May the Fourth be with you... but tomorrow, tomorrow is NASCAR day, and we can't wait to see what's in store. May 5th marks the full unveiling of the 7th Generation NASCAR Cup Car, and it's shaping up to be one of the most advanced cars to ever hit the track.

NASCAR has truly pulled out all the stops with this new design, incorporating features that will challenge drivers and teams alike. We spoke with Brandon Thomas, managing director of vehicle systems for NASCAR, who shared some insight into what sets the 7th Generation Car apart from its predecessors. "There are things that are radically different about the car that are gonna catch people having to really think again," he said.

As we count down to tomorrow's big reveal, we're taking a closer look at what makes this new car tick. From its innovative design to its high-performance capabilities, the 7th Generation Cup Car is poised to take American stock car racing to new heights.

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**The NASCAR Cup Series: A Legacy of Speed**

Since its inception in 1949, the NASCAR Cup Series has been the pinnacle of American stock car racing. Over 70 years, there have been just six generations of cars – that is about to change with the all-new 7th Generation Cup Car. Tomorrow, May 5th, marks a major milestone for the sport as the Next Gen car makes its debut.

We'll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest developments from the world of NASCAR. Stay tuned!

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Today is an important day.It's Star Wars Day.May the Fourth be with you,but tomorrow,tomorrow is NASCAR day.(cars zooming by)(crowd cheering)Yee-hoo!May 5th is the full unveilingof the 7th GenerationNASCAR Cup Car.NASCAR, they have pulled out all the stopsand have built one ofthe most advanced carsto ever go round and round a racetrack,but I'm impatient.I couldn't wait for tomorrow.So today, we're gonna seewhat changes were madeto this new age Cup Carand how they all work.NASCAR's putting thestock back in stock car,kind of.(upbeat music)- Big thanks to Omaze forsponsoring this episode.I'm out here at James' private Islandoff the coast of Costa Ricato help train an awesome truckfor one of you to win.Oh oh, hey!Ah, hey hey.Charlie, settle.Settle. 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racing.Over 70 years,there have been justsix generations of carsand that is about to change.The all new 7th Generation Cup Carwill be unveiled tomorrow, May 5th,and while many detailsare still under wraps,it's no secret that this new caris a major change for the sport.- There are things thatare radically differentabout the carthat are gonna catch peoplehaving to really think again.- That's race car engineer Brandon Thomas,the managing director ofvehicle systems for NASCAR.From day one,he's been overseeing the developmentof the 7th Generation Car,officially called Next Gen.When we asked Brandonhow the Next Gen differsfrom the current car, he said,"oh just about everythingmakes it unique".So, we're gonna focus on threeof those revolutionary changes.The Next Gen's new sequential gearbox,its independent rear suspension,and the new frame and body structure.With Brandon's help,we're gonna see how thesethree features are partof a total package that's safer,less expensive,and more importantly,it creates more exciting racing.Like mini front enginerear wheel drive cars,NASCAR currently uses a gearboxattached to the back of the engine,which sends power to a solid rear axlethrough a steel drive shaft.It uses an H pattern shifterlike you'd find in most manual road cars.This design has been around for decades,because it's simple and it's durable.The Next Gen uses asignificantly differentdrive train layout,which includes a rear transaxle.That's a single mechanical assemblythat combines functions of the gearbox,the differential,and the drive axles.Moving the gearbox componentsto the rear of the carhelps improve weight distribution,which is why the same layout is usedin high-performance road cars.Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin,and three generations of a Corvetteall use this layout.In addition to better weight distribution,the new transaxle alsoreplaces the H pattern shifterwith a lever that's pulled back to upshiftor pushed forward to downshift.Sequential shifting isfaster than H pattern.It rarely slips out of gearand is nearly impossible to miss a shift,unless you're are,one of our editors Canaan,who just sucks at driving.He would be able to (beep) it up.(ding)But how does the new sequentialtransaxle effect the racing?According to Brandon,the drive train is now 50 to 60% stifferand that means everygear change is sharper,smoother, and more efficient.- What the gearbox gives usis a very modern layoutto the drive train,which is a big update from where we are.It will reduce shift times for the driverswho are, let's say,bold enough and smoothenough to go after it.- This is a core designprinciple for the Next Gen Carthat we're seeing again and again.It's about giving the bestdrivers the best package,so we can really seewhat they're capable of.Another part of the packageis a brand new independentrear suspension.NASCAR currently usesa truck arm suspension.The rear axle attaches to the chassisby two long pivoting armsand the movement is damped bysprings and shock absorbers.It's a simple design that's cheap,durable, contains few parts,and it handles power well,but it has a few problems.- So, any adjustment youmake to the right rearactually is somewhatreflected or at least affectedon the left rear, as well.- Those cross vehicle effectsaren't just the resultsof mechanical changes.Uneven road surfacescan create instability,because both sides will be affected,even if initial disturbance happenson just one side of the car.Another problem is that solid axles,they're heavy and they're unsprung weight.Excessive unsprung weightreduces a car's abilityto maintain consistent grip.If there's nothing damping impactsor vibrations affectingthe unsprung parts.The Next Gen Car's rear suspensionuses multiple control armsto link each wheel to the chassis,allowing them to travelup and down independently.This system reduces unsprung weight,leaving only the wheels,tires, and brakes unsupportedby that suspension.Even that is being improvedwith the Next Gen Carby switching to lighter aluminum wheels.The change to anindependent rear suspensionallows fine tuningdifferent suspension setupsbetween the left and right of the car.It allows for a greater rangeof adjustability at each corner.For example,independent suspensionallows for more camber,which is essential for corner and gripbut Brandon has some words ofcaution for team engineers.- You set that up completely differentlythan you set up a solid axle stock cargoing around a cornerand so, you have to start to think aboutthe whole system a lot more critically.It's gonna change the setups,considerably is not evena strong enough word.It basically is going to reset the setups.- So, the Next Gen's got a new gearbox,a new drive train layout,new suspension design,and even some new wheels,all in the name of giving sharpertools to the best drivers,but none of those changes come closeto how different the newframe and body structures are.- Current car is not symmetricabout the X axis of the vehicle.So, running down center linefrom front axle to rear axle,the right side of the car is very flatand the left side of the car really mimicsthe OEM body shapeand so, if you're lookingstraight down on the vehicle,the car is actually an airfoil aimed towards the left.So, it makes an error componentthat is pulling the car to the left.When it travels through a corner,it's actually making a veryrestorative, stabilizing yaw moment.Now, Next Gen,it is absolutely symmetricdown the center line of the vehiclefrom the from the bumper to the tail.That symmetry eliminates allof that restorative yaw moment.- So, with these body changes,the teams have to make upfor lost aerodynamic gripby finding that extra grip availablein the independent suspension setupand the new tires.Those setup changes aregoing to be a lot of workand require a lot of experimentation.So, why make the change?Well, the symmetrical bodydoes not only look more likethe real cars from Chevy,Ford, and Toyota,the new aerodynamicshave less of an effecton the cars around them.That means more stabilityand tight high speed packsand safer, faster passing.In other words,more competitive racing.Does that mean that we canno longer shake and bake?I don't know.I probably shoulda asked Brandon that.I didn't think of that at the time.- Oh no, you can still shake and bake.Shake and bake, baby.So, the Next Gen has a sleek new body,but we all know it'swhat's inside that counts.Quite a few media outlets reportedthat the Next Gen has acarbon fiber tub underneath.It even made it onto the Wikipedia page.- Well, let me correctyou one thing there,there's no carbon tub.It's still a steel space frameand it is, I would dare say,the most advanced steelspace frame ever designed.- That's why your teachers told younot to use Wikipedia whenyou're doing your research.That's why I don't use Wikipediawhen I use my research.I researched from jerrysresearch.net.Like the current car,the body still sits on a steel frame,but this one is completely newand from the sound of it,is pretty special.The driver has been moved inwardand the door bars that protect the driverduring side collisions,they've been moved outward,putting more space betweenthe driver and the impact,but one of the most advanced featuresof the new car structure,something unlike any of the previous cars,is how it comes apart.Why would you want that?Well, you remove the rear clipand you pull out the fuel cell,the gearbox,and the entire car's rear suspensionall in one unitYou remove the front clipand out goes the radiator,the front bumper assembly,all the duct work,all the front suspensionand the steering systemand you can do all that very quickly.Adapting to the Next GenCar is going to requirea lot of work from the teamsand that work will be ongoingthroughout the race season.By designing a car to be modular,it's much easier to setup and prep for events.Talking to Brandon leftthe impression thatthe Next Gen Car requiresteams of smart peoplewho will put in work and adapt.So, part of the car's successis going to be down to skilledmechanics and engineers.- But it gets the hardwareto be a lot more consistentbetween the driversand so, a chance for a driverto suddenly elevate their game,if they really are that goodand they just haven't had that shot.I mean, that is a story right thereand that is something that I hopedoes come out of something like this.- Maybe fricking Jobe and Iwill get a job working at NASCAR.What if we start ourown Donut NASCAR team?Would you guys like that?Leave a comment down below.Now, we learned a ton talking to Brandon,more than we could possibly includein single episode of "B2B".So, if you wanna see ourfull interview with him,head on over to The Donut Underground.Donut underground,it's a membership for our diehard fanswhere they can get special contentthat you can't get on our channel.So, if you want the fullscoop on Next Gen NASCAR,that's the place to be,especially before tomorrow.K, we got the inside scoop.Don't be left in the past.You can go impress your friends right now.Be like, yeah, I know about the NASCAR.I watched "B2B", no big deal.Say it just like that.Big thanks to NASCAR and Brandon Thomasfor taking the time toshare their secrets with us.Look for the officialunveiling of the Next Gen Cartomorrow, May 5th,with even more surprises thatwe couldn't include here.This is a huge changeand in 2022,NASCAR is gonna be awesome.Excited to watch.Thank you guys so much for watching ushere on "B2B".Follow us on Instagram @donutmedia.Follow me on Instagram @jeremiahburtonand until next week,bye for now.