The NASCAR Brasil has initiated a project for technical standardization in partnership with Hexagon, a global company providing digital reality solutions, with the objective of making vehicle technical control more precise, rigorous, and efficient starting from the 2026 season.
This initiative has resulted in the creation of three-dimensional digital models of the new Mustang and Camaro 2026, called RiSE26, which will serve as the official reference for the category. For the development of these digital twins, portable 3D scanners HYPERSCAN and MARVELSCAN were used, along with the reverse engineering software Geomagic Design X, which is responsible for generating high-fidelity CAD models.
The digitization process occurred in three stages: complete scanning of the body, capturing smaller and critical components such as suspension and mounting points, and integrating the data into complete virtual replicas of the vehicles. These models enhance the capacity for technical inspection, especially in a category where, despite individual car construction, there are mandatory standards for chassis, engine, and body, with adjustments only permitted within regulated limits.
According to Thiago Marques, representative of NASCAR Brasil, the technology elevates the level of technical control. “The technology brings precision and agility to measurement, ensuring that there is no variation between cars. With this, we can focus on what really matters. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize motorsports, not just in NASCAR, but across the entire sector,” he stated.
For automotive engineer Gustavo Bansho, the use of digital models represents a significant advancement for the category’s engineering. “With highly precise CAD models, it becomes possible to compare the bodies of different cars and identify even the smallest variations between them,” he highlighted.
The adoption of digital twins also reduces inspection and homologation time, in addition to bringing NASCAR Brasil closer to the technical guidelines of the US NASCAR, reinforcing the principles of sports justice and high performance in national motorsports.
