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Brennan Poole driving for Premium Motorsports in 2020

Brennan Poole driving for Premium Motorsports in 2020

December 11, 2019
Premium Motorsports is proud to announce that driver Brennan Poole will pilot their No. 15 Chevrolet Camaro full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 in his Cup Series debut

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

The move is under consideration as NASCAR looks for ways to save teams additional money

Logano to test Next Gen car UPDATE

Logano to test Next Gen car UPDATE

December 10, 2019
UPDATE: In the midst of a two-day test of the Cup Series’ Next Gen car at ISM Raceway, Team Penske driver Joey Logano provided some insight into the car Cup teams are scheduled to begin racing in 2021

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

The more laps, the better

Cole Pearn leaving Joe Gibbs Racing

Cole Pearn leaving Joe Gibbs Racing

December 9, 2019
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that crew chief Cole Pearn has decided to leave the organization to pursue opportunities outside of the sport

Congratulations to Matt Tiff

Congratulations to Matt Tiff

Matt Tifft was married Saturday to Jordan Holt. https://twitter.com/matt_tifft/status/1204089326537256960

Austin and Whitney Dillon expecting first child

Austin and Whitney Dillon expecting first child

The couple announced the news Monday morning on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/B527wdYnCJf/

Joe Gibbs named to NFL 100 All-Time Team

Joe Gibbs named to NFL 100 All-Time Team

It’s been quite the week for Joe Gibbs

RPM Motorsports to add new cars, sponsors for 2020

RPM Motorsports to add new cars, sponsors for 2020

December 8, 2019
Brian Moffitt, chief executive officer for Richard Petty Motorsports, says the team plans to have some sponsorship news in January. With the additional funding, the team will add new cars to its fleet for Bubba Wallace

Justin Bonnett, grandson of Neil Bonnett, injured in Snowflake 100

Justin Bonnett, grandson of Neil Bonnett, injured in Snowflake 100

The grandson of late NASCAR Cup star Neil Bonnett was seriously injured in a crash during Saturday night’s Snowflake 100 late model race at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida

Scott joins RCR following SHR departure

Scott joins RCR following SHR departure

December 7, 2019
Following his departure from Stewart Haas Racing, where he most recently served as crew chief for Daniel Suarez in 2019, Billy Scott announced that he has joined Richard Childress Racing for the upcoming 2020 season

Richard Childress Racing interested in Daniel Suarez for XFINITY team

Richard Childress Racing interested in Daniel Suarez for XFINITY team

December 6, 2019
The president of Richard Childress Racing said it is a “longshot” that Daniel Suarez will drive a third Cup entry for the organization in 2020 but said RCR would like to have Suarez drive its No. 2 Xfinity car next year

Kyle Busch honored in NASCAR Awards ceremony in Music City

Kyle Busch honored in NASCAR Awards ceremony in Music City

December 5, 2019
Kyle Busch clearly was the star of Wednesday night’s show at the Music City Center—though other drivers and NASCAR stakeholders certainly had their moments, too

Darrell Waltrip wins NMPA Myers Brothers Award

Darrell Waltrip wins NMPA Myers Brothers Award

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Darrell Waltrip was presented Thursday with the 2019 NMPA Myers Brothers Award for outstanding contributions to the sport of stock-car racing

Joe Gibbs honored with NASCAR’s award of excellence

Joe Gibbs honored with NASCAR’s award of excellence

Joe Gibbs was honored with the Bill France Award of Excellence, capping a year in which he was elected to NASCAR’s Hall of Fame, won his fifth Cup championship as a car owner and thoroughly dominated the competition

Joe Vaughn, Project HOPE Foundation win 9th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Joe Vaughn, Project HOPE Foundation win 9th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Joe Vaughn, a longtime volunteer and leader with the South Carolina-based Project HOPE Foundation that serves the autism community, was announced Thursday night as the winner of The NASCAR Foundation’s Ninth Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Chase Elliott named NMPA Most Popular Driver

Chase Elliott named NMPA Most Popular Driver

Chase Elliott was named the NMPA Most Popular Driver for the second year in a row

NASCAR announces new premier sponsorship partners

NASCAR announces new premier sponsorship partners

In a historic shift for the sport, beginning in 2020 NASCAR’s premier series will be known as the NASCAR Cup Series and will feature four cornerstone brands as Premier Partners; Busch Beer, Coca-Cola®, GEICO and Xfinity

Transcript: NASCAR’s Daryl Wolfe talks about NASCAR’s new sponsorship model

Transcript: NASCAR’s Daryl Wolfe talks about NASCAR’s new sponsorship model

Daryl Wolfe, NASCAR's Chief Sales & Partnership Officer, met with the media Thursday morning to discuss the new sponsorship partnerships

Wednesday Champion’s Week Notebook

Wednesday Champion’s Week Notebook

December 4, 2019
Kyle Busch didn’t want to jinx title run with premature trophy tour
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Daytona 500

Daytona International Speedway

Sunday, February 16, 2020
Green flag: 2:50pm/et
TV: FOX
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR

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Saturday, Feb 8, 1:35-2:25pm/et
Saturday, Feb 8, 3:00-3:50pm/et
Friday, Feb 14, 5:05-5:55pm/et
Saturday, Feb 15, 12:30-1:20pm/et

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Sunday, Feb 9
12:30pm/et (Single car runs, one timed lap. Sets front row only)

Thursday, Feb 15
7:00pm/et 1st qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)
8:45pm/et 2nd qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)

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Christmas Cheer at America’s Home for Racing

Christmas Cheer at America’s Home for Racing

Birmingham’s BJCC pays tribute to nearby Talladega Superspeedway

Birmingham’s BJCC pays tribute to nearby Talladega Superspeedway

Bojangles will no longer sponsor Darlington Cup race

Bojangles will no longer sponsor Darlington Cup race

Speedway Children’s Charities Distributes $55,375 to New England Children in Need

Speedway Children’s Charities Distributes $55,375 to New England Children in Need

25th Annual Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive a Success Once Again

25th Annual Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive a Success Once Again

Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Ed Clark Wins 2019 O. Bruton Smith Award

Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Ed Clark Wins 2019 O. Bruton Smith Award

Sonoma Raceway Hosts 9th John’s March Against Stomach Cancer, Jan. 11

Sonoma Raceway Hosts 9th John’s March Against Stomach Cancer, Jan. 11
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XFINITY Series News

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

Martins, MBM part ways

Martins, MBM part ways

Richard Childress Racing interested in Daniel Suarez for XFINITY team

Richard Childress Racing interested in Daniel Suarez for XFINITY team

Alsco sponsoring Las Vegas XFINITY race

Alsco sponsoring Las Vegas XFINITY race

Alsco/Cheddar’s to sponsor Spring XFINITY race at Bristol

Alsco/Cheddar’s to sponsor Spring XFINITY race at Bristol

Allgaier wins Most Popular Driver

Allgaier wins Most Popular Driver
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Truck Series News

KBM adds veteran crew chief Danny Stockman to 2020 crew chief lineup

KBM adds veteran crew chief Danny Stockman to 2020 crew chief lineup

DGR-Crosley, Ford Performance announce partnership

DGR-Crosley, Ford Performance announce partnership

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

NASCAR considering doing away with live pit stops in XFINITY and Trucks?

Deegan to DGR; switch to Ford? UPDATE

Deegan to DGR; switch to Ford? UPDATE

Ty Majeski joins Niece Motorsports full time in 2020

Ty Majeski joins Niece Motorsports full time in 2020

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

Ross Chastain plans to continue running all three series

Chastain wins Most Popular Driver

Chastain wins Most Popular Driver
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NASCAR Birthdays

Born in DECEMBER:
12 Ed Watkins, Rick Pennington, Emerson Fittipaldi
13 Army National Guard, Jim Vandiver, Jarrett Andretti, David Stover, Mark Nickels, Michael Mumford
14 NASCAR (meeting at Streamline Hotel), Alan Kulwicki, Hershel McGriff, Darrin Dykes, Steve Hmiel, Bob Tracey, Harry McMullen
15 Jeff Beck, Eli Gold, Lance McGrew
16 A.J. Allmendinger, Christopher Bell
17 Mike Beam, Bobby East, Dustin Long, Matt Martin, Montgomery Lee Petty
18 Ted Musgrave, Vic Irvan, Tom Polansky
19 Patty Moise, Paul Tracy, Sheldon Schrader, John Monsam
20 Erin Marco, Taylor Nicole Earnhardt, Kinsley Parsons
21 Daniel Knost, Travis Kittleson, Michael McDowell, Robert Slensby
22 Pat Kirkwood, Owen Larson, David Pearson, Freddy Smith
23 Fr. Steven Janoski, Greg Biffle, Chris Cook, Ray Dunlap, Addison Frye, Fred Goad, Joe Nagle, Tony Roper, Peter Sospenzo
24 Krista Marie Allison, Dick Bailey, Chris Cockrum, Mike Curb, Wimpy Ervin, Slick Gardner, Mike Gooch, Jim Hendrickson, Lyle Matlock, David Ragan, Robin Schildknecht
25 Jesus Christ, Jimmy Buffett, Louis Chevrolet, Charles Comstock, Randy Earnhardt, Starr Elliott, Arnold Gardner, Roy Lee Hendrick, John Kennedy, Curtis W. Key, Butch Lamoreux, Johnny Miller, Noel Schafer, Kat Teasdale
26 Edward Cooper, Tex Keene, Ben Kennedy, John McVitty, Josh Mick, Blair Makenzie Nemechek, Dean Roper, Terry Schoonover, Robert Sprague
27 Mike Laughlin, Don Radebaugh
28 Jack Ingram, Nelson Stacy, Brittany Wallace, Joyce Kearns
29 Mike Bagley, Owen Kearns Jr., Ray Kelly, Hal Martin, Boston Reid, Harold Smith, Jessica Stroupe, Waddell Wilson
30 Cooper Berrier, Ryan Hemphill, Shane Huffman, Kole Kahne, Fred Lorenzen, Donnie Mergard, Burt Myers, L.D. Ottinger
31 Ryan Blaney, Riley Craven, Benny Ertel, Joe Hicks, Dorthy Schrader, Beth Simons-Dykes, John Wes Townley

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