NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Raise Fresh Concerns Over Martinsville's Risky Bumper Changes

NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Raise Fresh Concerns Over Martinsville's Risky Bumper Changes

NASCAR’s softer bumper package will face its biggest test yet at Martinsville Speedway, with drivers warning that the changes could affect the outcome of Sunday’s Xfinity 500. The new rules remove energy-absorbing foam from the front and rear bumpers and eliminate reinforcing parts designed to strengthen the front end.NASCAR introduced the changes at North Wilkesboro, […]

Bubba Wallace on Martinsville's Softer Bumpers: 'It's a Bad Way to Race'

Bubba Wallace says he does not want to be the first driver to test NASCAR's softer bumpers at Martinsville, but that using the bumper is still the only way to pass.

Drivers believe softer bumpers will impact NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville - RAW CHILI

Earlier this year near the end of June, NASCAR instructed teams to remove foam from the front and rear bumpers for certain short track races, which previously

Drivers believe softer bumpers will impact NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville

We already saw one car suffer nose damage in practice, with Cody Ware unable to take part in qualifying