@Badger1 I get what you’re saying I guess, but I think it’s safe to say that sacrificing a cool engine noise for the climate and environment is something we can live with. I’m not saying switching nascar to electric could change anything about the climate right now, but at some point we’ll need to phase out almost all ICE engines for electric. I’m sure some people will still have ICE cars and ICE races will still take place for die hard fans, but a lot of cars will probably be electric. I still think it’s possible to amplify the EV engine noise, maybe pump it through speakers around the stadium so people can hear it when they say, “start your engines,” but I agree it probably won’t be the same. I think a lot of things will change, some for the better and some for the worst. It’s something I think I can live with though.

@Badger1 I agree that fake engine sound IS crap, but electric motors do make sound and the sound is pretty cool. I definitely don’t think they could amplify it enough to the point where it becomes as loud as a nascar ICE engine, but I think they could get it considerably loud enough to the point where people can hear it from the stands. I also think that less noise could be a good thing, as you may have noticed a lot of people tend to bring headphones to nascar races (although if you’re a true fan or you’re ok with having hearing loss you don’t), so having an engine that’s not as loud might attract a bigger crowd. Considering this though idk what the hell id do if they ended up putting fake exhaust sounds on those cars. If it brings more people to the sport then that’s fine I guess but those fake exhaust sounds are just a joke.

@Persoonmars I don’t have anything against your opinion or enthusiasm for EV future in NASCAR, but I highly doubt that ANY battery powered racecar would make the same or as much sound as their gas powered counterparts unless they use fake exhaust sounds with speakers on the back exterior of the cars. Besides they don’t rev or shift so it’s not possible for them to make them loud without using some fake noises from a amplified speaker

@Badger1 they actually can find ways to amplify EV engine noise without making it fake. They haven’t done it because as of right now no one wants a loud EV, but nascar could change that. I can’t wait to see EVs in nascar.

@5thGremlin this guy is terrifyingly very right

I would rather hear tires squealing than getting my ears blown out.

@pierogi It’s not wokeness/climate hysteria it the truth

Can we have an SUV class please

A little overdramatic are we? Pretty sure a lot of Formula fans probably said the same thing when FE was first announced. Most likely the main sport’ll go hybrid, and there’ll be a separate series for electric.

They shouldn’t ruin anyone of there current divisions, I think the Xfiniy series is a middle ground, and they should just open up a new series.