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John Hunter Nemechek ‘Excited for More Horsepower’ but Wary of Its Impact

Nemechek welcomed NASCAR’s 750HP jump for 2026 but urged caution. “Time will tell,” he said. “I’m excited for more horsepower.” Yet, he remains unsure how much it'll change racing. Hoping it improves tire wear and driver control on short tracks, JHN revealed his team’s struggles with the small rear diffuser package—a flaw the upgrade could help mask.