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Cabo Wabo named first official tequila sponsor of NASCAR

Cabo Wabo named first official tequila sponsor of NASCAR

January 25, 2023
Cabo Wabo, an unquestionably Mexican tequila made with an undeniable American attitude, is now officially a NASCAR partner

NASCAR to test Next Gen updates at Phoenix test

NASCAR to test Next Gen updates at Phoenix test

January 24, 2023
NASCAR competition officials have scheduled a two-day test this week at Phoenix Raceway to evaluate potential updates to the Next Gen car’s rules package, including possible aerodynamic alterations, trial runs using mufflers for select races, and efforts to curb rubber

Teams optimistic about deal with NASCAR on TV rights revenue

Teams optimistic about deal with NASCAR on TV rights revenue

Last October, a group representing a negotiating team for Cup owners outlined its efforts to present NASCAR with changes to its business model, which were ultimately rejected by the sanctioning body

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 20, 2023
On Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomed a formidable champion of the stock car racing’s premier division, one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most successful modern-era crew chiefs and a driver who competed in NASCAR events during

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony is presented Friday live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. 2003 Cup Champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, 1986 NASCAR West Series champion Hershel McGriff, and Kirk Shelmerdine, a four-time

Elton Sawyer Named NASCAR Sr. Vice President of Competition

Elton Sawyer Named NASCAR Sr. Vice President of Competition

January 18, 2023
NASCAR today announced that Elton Sawyer has been named its Senior Vice President of Competition, replacing Scott Miller, who will assume the newly formed role of Competition Strategist within the NASCAR Competition team after a more than 40-year career in motorsports

NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty will ride in the 2023 Rose Parade UPDATE

NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty will ride in the 2023 Rose Parade UPDATE

January 3, 2023
UPDATE: The start of the 2023 season is still more than a month away, but already NASCAR has recorded its first winner of the year. NASCAR’s float, themed “Always Forward,” won the award for Most Outstanding Depiction of National Treasures & Traditions as chosen

NASCAR says additional cities interested in street course races

NASCAR says additional cities interested in street course races

December 28, 2022
Speaking to Kelly Crandall at Racer, NASCAR President Steve Phelps says a number of cities have approached the sanctioning body about hosting a NASCAR street race in the future.  Phelps says no decision would be made prior to the running of the Chicago race

Update: NASCAR expected to have wet weather package for short tracks next season

Update: NASCAR expected to have wet weather package for short tracks next season

December 23, 2022
Update (12-22-2022): Bozi Tatarevic from Round and Track posted the Cup Series race packages -- in regards to tires -- for the upcoming 2023 season. Rain tires could be used at shorter oval tracks, such as the LA Coliseum, Martinsville, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro

NASCAR begins building LA Memorial Coliseum track

NASCAR begins building LA Memorial Coliseum track

December 15, 2022
NASCAR proved earlier this year it could quickly build a temporary racetrack inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and stage an event unlike any other

NASCAR announces partnership with RealResponse

NASCAR announces partnership with RealResponse

NASCAR and RealResponse, the award-winning reporting platform for athletic teams and organizations, today announced a partnership that provides NASCAR and national series industry members with a safe and anonymous tool to secure feedback, report concerns and seek assistance

NASCAR celebrates Founders Day – December 14, 1947

NASCAR celebrates Founders Day – December 14, 1947

December 14, 2022
On December 14, 1947, Bill France gathered 35 people for four days of meetings (Dec. 14 – 17) at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach. The distinguished group represented the most influential names in the racing industry at the time and included drivers, mechanics

Race Team Alliance considering exhibition races

Race Team Alliance considering exhibition races

November 30, 2022
The Race Team Alliance is deepening its relationship with Wasserman to have the sports marketing agency look into the possibility of holding exhibition races, a potentially stunning development that suggests that NASCAR's biggest teams could organize their own events

NASCAR wins court case about broadcast taxes

NASCAR wins court case about broadcast taxes

November 25, 2022
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s attempt to tax NASCAR for broadcasting its races in Ohio was unlawful

Steve O’Donnell joins Corey LaJoie on ‘Stacking Pennies’ podcast

Steve O’Donnell joins Corey LaJoie on ‘Stacking Pennies’ podcast

November 21, 2022
Steve O’Donnell, the latest guest to join the “Stacking Pennies” podcast with Corey LaJoie, had plenty to share

NASCAR will ask for additional revenue in next TV deal

NASCAR will ask for additional revenue in next TV deal

November 19, 2022
NASCAR will be seeking a 10% to 15% increase in rights fees for its next long-term media deal, sources tell Front Office Sports

NASCAR fan Ralph Maccarone wins 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

NASCAR fan Ralph Maccarone wins 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 17, 2022
The NASCAR Foundation announced Ralph Maccarone as the winner of the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during a live-streamed announcement on NASCAR’s YouTube channel Thursday. As the award winner, Maccarone secured a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR

NASCAR announces launch of NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race

NASCAR announces launch of NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race

NASCAR today announced the creation of NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, the sanctioning body’s fourth international series and first in South America. The series, which will begin competition in 2023, is a partnership between NASCAR and the GT Sprint Race series in Brazil

Best Season Ever? … NASCAR Closes Book on Extraordinary 2022

Best Season Ever? … NASCAR Closes Book on Extraordinary 2022

November 13, 2022
After a season that saw the successful debut of a new race car, a record-tying number of winners, fresh faces in Victory Lane, two ‘first-timers’ reaching the Championship 4 and a wall-ride-for-the-ages, it’s easy to become hyperbolic when discussing the recently completed

NASCAR Kicking Off 75th Anniversary with Float in Rose Bowl Parade

NASCAR Kicking Off 75th Anniversary with Float in Rose Bowl Parade

November 10, 2022
NASCAR will kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations at the start of the new year with a vibrant display in the 2023 Rose Parade® presented by Honda, highlighting the thrills of racing in full bloom