Harvick calls for Gen 7.5 NASCAR Cup car rather than Gen 8

Kevin Harvick has said NASCAR does not need a Gen 8 car but a Gen 7.5 car, reiterating his view after NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell dismissed the idea of another new Cup Series car in the coming seasons. The 2014 champion and NASCAR on FOX analyst said the current car needs considerably more horsepower and changes to the underbody and the single source supplier system.

Harvick argued that teams would need to be asked to change parts they would rather leave alone, which may be expensive and tied to existing supplier contracts, rather than only adjusting spoiler size and splitter braces. He also said the current racing was good at Homestead on Sunday but not as good as on Saturday.

Harvick opposed changing the O'Reilly Series platform to match the Cup car, saying the trickle-down of parts should start there and extend to the Truck Series, ARCA and Late Models, and that the priority should be keeping Cup racing strong.