By Athlon Sports It’s the dawn of a new era in the NASCAR Cup Series with the introduction of the Next Gen car for the 2022 season. It’s the dawn of a new era in the NASCAR Cup Series. A revolutionary new racing platform will debut in February during the Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and that description cannot be understated. The Next Gen car represents the most progressive technological leap in NASCAR history. The very future of the sanctioning body seemingly rides on its success. Related: 10 Tough Questions for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Season “Everything that is still ailing NASCAR, …