Chevrolet has unveiled an updated version of its Camaro ZL1 for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, announcing Friday that the new car will make its debut at Bowman-Gray Stadium in The Clash exhibition season opener.
Per a release from Team Chevy: “The latest edition Camaro ZL1 racecar will feature upgraded styling that is aligned with Chevrolet’s recently released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit for owners to optimize the performance capabilities of the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1 production car. Chevrolet collaborated with NASCAR and its teams on this update.
“The most prominent racecar changes are a larger hood power dome, a revised front grille, and more pronounced rocker panels along the sides of the car. These mirror the new Carbon Performance Package’s carbon-fiber hood insert and rockers, plus ZL1 1LE-spec front grille and splitter.”
Since 1955, Chevy has raced with 14 nameplates in NASCAR’s premier series with 881 victories, 31 driver championships and 44 manufacturer titles. The General Motors brand has won the past five manufacturer championships and also won the 2025 title with Kyle Larson, continuing its reputation as the winningest manufacturer in Cup history.
NASCAR officials recently have said its approval process for the updated Camaro body began more than a year ago. Both Toyota and Ford have made updates to their cars since the last refresh of the Camaro, which made its Cup debut in 2018 and was updated in 2020 before the Next Gen switchover in 2022.
General Motors discontinued production of its road car Camaro with the 2024 model, but the manufacturer has indicated the nameplate could return. Some reports have suggested that the Camaro could be revived in an electrified version.
Here are images of the production Camaro with the Carbon Performance Package that the 2026 Cup car will be based upon:
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