NASCAR looking at mandatory four-tire pit stops at Daytona, Talladega

NASCAR is making changes to fix the fuel-saving concerns on super speedway tracks. Ahead of the NASCAR weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, the sport has shortened the final two stages to 45 laps a piece, ensuring that drivers won't have to pit for fuel. It may not solve the issues in Stage 2, but the drivers should be able to go all out in the final 45 laps.

Following the announcement, NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell joined the Door, Bumper, Clear podcast and discussed the changes for Talladega. O'Donnell also revealed a potential new rule starting in 2027. “We're not looking at it this year, but for next year, four tires that you got to take with fuel, whatever," O'Donnell said.

"We're looking at a lot of those things. ” If NASCAR required four-tire pit stops at Talladega and Daytona International Speedway, it would lessen the urgency to save fuel during the race. In 2026, four-tire pit stops take roughly nine to ten seconds with the NextGen car.

It remains to be seen what NASCAR changes moving forward, but mandatory four-tire pit stops are on the table. More: Watch Chase Elliott's onboard during self spin on final lap at Bristol This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR looking at mandatory four-tire pit stops at Daytona, Talladega