TC Daily Pit Stop: Doug Yates Wants NASCAR to Be Open-Minded About Horsepower Increase; Emerling to Run Truck Race for Henderson

TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, May 2nd, 2025

May 02, 2025

Photo: Nigel Kinrade, NKP for Ford Performance

More power.

It’s the one thing that many within the NASCAR fanbase can fully agree on, as the sanctioning body continues working diligently to find a suitable short track package for the NextGen car.

The NASCAR Cup Series is currently running a package that features 670 horsepower at every racetrack on the circuit, except for superspeedways, where the series runs a 510 horsepower package.

As more time passes without any substantial evidence of an incoming horsepower increase, fans are beginning to question how difficult it would be.

Patrick Emerling Expected to Run Truck Event for Henderson Motorsports

Patrick Emerling to compete in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for Henderson Racing — Photo Credit: Jonathan McCoy | TobyChristie.com

Patrick Emerling is expected to compete in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event during the month of May in the No. 75 Henderson Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado. This, according to sources with knowledge of the agreement, who spoke to TobyChristie.com under the condition of anonymity.

An official announcement from the team is expected this week, and come as early as Thursday.

The 32-year-old Emerling is the current NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour point leader after two races. The racer has a win and a runner-up finish to kick off the season in the modified series.