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NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell sees encouraging momentum within the sport
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell sees encouraging momentum within the sport
November 6, 2026
In his first “State of the Sport” news conference as NASCAR CEO, Steve O’Donnell accentuated the positives—and there was much to accentuate
NASCAR considering qualifying changes for 2027
NASCAR considering qualifying changes for 2027
November 6, 2026
NASCAR will change how starting lineups are determined when qualifying is canceled beginning in 2027. John Probst, President of NASCAR Event Management, told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Friday that starting lineups will be set strictly by owner points when qualifying
Transcript: Steve O’Donnell – State of the Sport Press Conference
Transcript: Steve O’Donnell – State of the Sport Press Conference
November 6, 2026
NASCAR Media Conference
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell gives State of the Sport speech
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell gives State of the Sport speech
November 6, 2026
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell addressed a wide range of topics during his annual State of the Sport press conference Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, discussing the sport's growth, competition, television ratings and potential changes for future seasons
Global Payments named official merchant services provider of NASCAR
Global Payments named official merchant services provider of NASCAR
November 5, 2026
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide, today announced it has been selected as the Official Merchant Services Provider of NASCAR ®. Through the multi-year partnership
NASCAR and Logitech G expand alliance to bring precision simulation to drivers and fans
NASCAR and Logitech G expand alliance to bring precision simulation to drivers and fans
October 24, 2026
NASCAR and Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and a global innovator in gaming technologies and gear, today announced the extension of their existing relationship, positioning Logitech G as an official partner of NASCAR. The collaboration officially links two powerhouses
Chase Briscoe, Corey Day Ride Into Phoenix With Insane Momentum
Chase Briscoe, Corey Day Ride Into Phoenix With Insane Momentum
October 16, 2026
Forget the engineers, the hours spent on the sim and sitting in on competition meetings. Chase Briscoe may have found the secret to winning in the form of his 5-year-old son, Brooks, whose racing advice is refreshingly simple: “Press the pedal all the way down
NASCAR to allow brake pad and rotor changes at Phoenix
NASCAR to allow brake pad and rotor changes at Phoenix
October 14, 2026
No doubt with feedback provided by teams, NASCAR is going to allow teams to change front brake pads and rotors after practice and qualifying on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway
NASCAR expands relationship with Next League
NASCAR expands relationship with Next League
October 8, 2026
Next League, which designs, deploys and operates intelligent systems for leagues, teams and federations, today formally announced the next phase of its expanded, multi-year strategic partnership with NASCAR at Leaders in Sport’s flagship event in London. The organizations
NASCAR opens mobility pit box to direct fan requests
NASCAR opens mobility pit box to direct fan requests
October 7, 2026
NASCAR is making it easier for fans with mobility challenges to experience one of the most unique vantage points in motorsports by opening applications for the unique Mobility Pit Box experience to all mobility-impaired fans through a new application portal
NASCAR makes rules package changes for Talladega race
NASCAR makes rules package changes for Talladega race
October 1, 2026
NASCAR distributed a rules update to Cup Series teams Wednesday for the October 25 race at Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR Hall of Fame announces Kyle Busch exhibit
NASCAR Hall of Fame announces Kyle Busch exhibit
September 25, 2026
Over a 25-year NASCAR career, Kyle Busch has established himself as one of the sport’s most accomplished drivers, earning two NASCAR Cup Series championships and 234 victories across NASCAR’s three national series—the most in history. Known for his competitive spirit
Miami to Take Center Stage as Host of 2026 NASCAR Awards
Miami to Take Center Stage as Host of 2026 NASCAR Awards
September 18, 2026
NASCAR announced today that the annual NASCAR Awards will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, bringing the sport’s champions, stars and industry leaders together just two days after the NASCAR Cup
Kennametal Inc. named official tooling supplier of NASCAR
Kennametal Inc. named official tooling supplier of NASCAR
September 18, 2026
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced it has been named the Official Tooling Supplier of NASCAR. Dave Bersaglini, Kennametal Vice President and President of Metal Cutting, unveiled the designation at the company's Next Level Shop exhibit on the first day of the
NASCAR and FedEx Freight announce long-term series entitlement partnership
NASCAR and FedEx Freight announce long-term series entitlement partnership
September 17, 2026
NASCAR® today announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight® that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027
NASCAR adjusts wet weather tire procedures beginning at Bristol
NASCAR adjusts wet weather tire procedures beginning at Bristol
September 16, 2026
Beginning this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR will adjust its procedures for officiating wet weather tires at oval racetracks for all three NASCAR national series
NASCAR turns driver swears into fan prize with NASCAR Swear Jar
NASCAR turns driver swears into fan prize with NASCAR Swear Jar
September 9, 2026
As the intensity of The Chase builds, fans can experience every race from a revealing - and uncensored - perspective through the NASCAR Swear Jar
Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
September 8, 2026
This evening, The NASCAR Foundation celebrated two decades of giving back to racing communities, hosting The NASCAR Foundation 20th Anniversary Honors Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City
NASCAR launches ‘Swear Jar’ promotion for The Chase
NASCAR launches ‘Swear Jar’ promotion for The Chase
September 5, 2026
NASCAR is embracing some of the more colorful language heard over team radios with a new “Swear Jar” promotion during The Chase
Jim Foster named 2027 Squier-Hall Award recipient
Jim Foster named 2027 Squier-Hall Award recipient
September 4, 2026
Longtime motorsports journalist and key figure in the creation of the Motor Racing Network Jim Foster has been named recipient of the 2027 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, becoming the 15th winner of the prestigious award
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