Factor41/iStock(NEW YORK) Gear up, NASCAR fans. The sport's elite division will look a lot different in 2022. NASCAR will unveil the "Next Gen" Cup Series race car in Charlotte, North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Built from the "ground up," the new car looks sleeker and more coupe-like, with a lower roofline and a shorter rear deck. A redesigned, carbon composite body sits on top of the tubular chassis, allowing drivers to better withstand direct hits. The front and rear bumpers have also been modified, tire diameter has increased to 18 inches from 15 and a 5-speed transaxle combines the transmission and rear gears into one package. But the biggest change may be the car's independent rear suspension a first for NASCAR. "We're building this new car because we want a sport that is healthy and strong and remains attractive to our current OEM (original equipment manufacturer) teams and fans," NASCAR senior vice president of racing innovatio
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