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Will NASCAR fans have to pay to watch some races in next TV deal? UPDATE

Will NASCAR fans have to pay to watch some races in next TV deal? UPDATE

September 20, 2021
UPDATE: For NASCAR, streaming is on the horizon and SVP of Media and Productions Brian Herbst revealed that there will be “some streaming element” when the new rights deal comes into effect in 2025. That being said, potential fears about moving everything to a service

2022 Clash to be open to all Cup teams

2022 Clash to be open to all Cup teams

September 16, 2021
NASCAR confirmed the 2022 Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum will be an invitational format that is open to all Cup Series teams

Ben Kennedy NASCAR Schedule Release Media Conference Transcript

Ben Kennedy NASCAR Schedule Release Media Conference Transcript

September 15, 2021
NASCAR Media Conference

2022 Clash to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum

2022 Clash to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum

September 14, 2021
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, one of the most storied venues in all of sports and entertainment, will add a new event to its long and decorated list: The Clash at the Coliseum

2022 Cup Schedule Released Next Week? Adding Gateway? Pocono losing a race? UPDATE

2022 Cup Schedule Released Next Week? Adding Gateway? Pocono losing a race? UPDATE

UPDATE: The best quality of the folks at World Wide Technology Raceway is, fittingly, drive

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Induction Slated for January 21

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Induction Slated for January 21

September 8, 2021
The NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR are pleased to announce that the Class of 2021 Induction Ceremony will take place in Charlotte on Friday, January 21, 2022. The Ceremony was originally scheduled for February 5, 2021 but was postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding

Exhibition race at the LA Coliseum to replace the Clash?

Exhibition race at the LA Coliseum to replace the Clash?

September 6, 2021
The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi reports that NASCAR is considering replacing the 2022 season-opening Clash with an exhibition race at the Los Angeles Coliseum

NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE Announce New Content Partnership

NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE Announce New Content Partnership

September 2, 2021
Following a brief collaboration earlier this season, NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE, the fastest-growing, athlete-led media platform, today announced the launch of new content partnership focused on spotlighting the sport’s most interesting athletes, personalities and storylines

NASCAR Refuel Virtual Restaurant Now Available

NASCAR Refuel Virtual Restaurant Now Available

August 27, 2021
Virtual Dining Concepts, in partnership with NASCAR and DoorDash, announced today NASCAR Refuel, the first-ever virtual restaurant brand paired with a national spectator sporting organization. NASCAR Refuel debuts prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona

Xfinity to be presenting sponsor of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination races

Xfinity to be presenting sponsor of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination races

NASCAR announced today that Xfinity, a NASCAR Premier Partner and title sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series, will be the exclusive partner of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Elimination Races. The NASCAR Playoffs signal the most competitive time of the season and Xfinity will

More drivers considering COVID vaccines

More drivers considering COVID vaccines

August 23, 2021
Corey LaJoie’s benching for a COVID-19 exposure and stricter NASCAR protocols had an impact this week in the Cup Series as drivers reconsidered public appearances and their vaccination status

NASCAR, IMS discuss curbing issues during race

NASCAR, IMS discuss curbing issues during race

August 16, 2021
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Scott Miller and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track President Doug Boles addressed issues with the curbing in Turn 6 during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the track’s 2.439-mile road course

NASCAR and National Science Teaching Association Launch New Science and STEM Curriculum for Teachers Nationwide

NASCAR and National Science Teaching Association Launch New Science and STEM Curriculum for Teachers Nationwide

August 11, 2021
NASCAR and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the launch of a new science and STEM learning curriculum for K-8 science teachers across the United States. The racing-themed science lessons will be available free of charge to educators nationwide

NASCAR to present Wendell Scott’s family with race win trophy

NASCAR to present Wendell Scott’s family with race win trophy

August 6, 2021
The Wendell Scott Foundation has announced that NASCAR will present Scott's family with a trophy for his win in the 1964 win at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, FL

NASCAR reinstates indoor mask policy

NASCAR reinstates indoor mask policy

August 3, 2021
Beginning with this weekend’s event at Watkins Glen, NASCAR will require that all personnel wear a face mask in enclosed areas at all times, regardless of vaccination status.  Enclosed areas include haulers as well as buildings including the media center, restrooms

NASCAR Possibly Moving Car Numbers Forward UPDATES

NASCAR Possibly Moving Car Numbers Forward UPDATES

August 2, 2021
UPDATE 3 (8-2-2021): Adam Stern from the Sports Business Journal is reporting that NASCAR spoke to teams about the number placement for the 2022 season, and it will likely be moved forward on the door

NASCAR And Penn National Gaming Expand Strategic Alliance With Market Access Partnership in Arizona

NASCAR And Penn National Gaming Expand Strategic Alliance With Market Access Partnership in Arizona

July 21, 2021
NASCAR® and Penn Interactive, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: NASDAQ) (“Penn National” or the “Company”), announced today a new multi-year market access partnership in the state of Arizona. As part of the agreement, Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook

Next Gen chassis headed to teams this week

Next Gen chassis headed to teams this week

July 19, 2021
NASCAR officials said Monday that they were satisfied with a meeting about the Next Gen car’s crash-test findings and that chassis distribution would begin later this week

NASCAR explains decision to shorten New Hampshire race

NASCAR explains decision to shorten New Hampshire race

After Sunday’s Foxwoods Resorts Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller met with members of the press

Ruoff Mortgage Partners with NASCAR as Official Mortgage Company of NASCAR; Sponsoring Victory Lane

Ruoff Mortgage Partners with NASCAR as Official Mortgage Company of NASCAR; Sponsoring Victory Lane

July 15, 2021
NASCAR and Ruoff Mortgage, a full-service residential mortgage company with 70+ brick and mortar retail locations and a national online consumer direct division, announced today a multiyear partnership that will designate the company as the “Official Mortgage Partner