Chevy Just Updated The Styling Of A Car That Doesn't Exist Anymore
Chevrolet is giving its NASCAR Cup Series entry a sharper edge for 2026. The updated Camaro ZL1 race car—set to debut at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray in February—has been redesigned with cues taken directly from Chevy’s newest Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package available to production-car owners.
The refresh isn’t a full overhaul, but the visual and aerodynamic tweaks bring the race car closer than ever to its road-going counterpart. The most noticeable change is the larger hood power dome, paired with a reshaped front grille and more aggressive rocker panels. These updates echo the carbon-fiber components and ZL1 1LE-style front fascia found in the Carbon Performance Package.
Chevrolet says the redesign was developed collaboratively with NASCAR and its race teams, ensuring the Camaro ZL1 meets competition requirements while showcasing the brand’s latest performance identity.
The Camaro’s track legacy is already substantial, but this update arrives as Chevrolet continues a dominant run in the sport. Since entering NASCAR in 1955, the brand has fielded 14 different nameplates and earned 881 Cup Series wins, 34 driver championships, and 44 manufacturer championships—including the last five consecutive titles.
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