Chevrolet has unveiled its Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype in advance of the upcoming Daytona 500 race. This prototype reflects Chevrolet's commitment to testing and integrating new technologies that may benefit both its racing initiatives and production vehicles.

Um … EV? Doesn’t that E stand for something not normally associated with big and bad American speedway muscle?' one critic says.

NASCAR finally unveiled a prototype meant to illustrate what an electric stock car racing series could look like. That car was shaped like a crossover, but one notably not meant to resemble any existing production car.