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NASCAR and Avant announce multiyear partnership to launch new co-branded credit card

NASCAR and Avant announce multiyear partnership to launch new co-branded credit card

August 13, 2026
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC ® (“NASCAR”) today announced a new multiyear Official Partnership with Avant, a data-driven platform at the intersection of technology and credit, that will introduce a new co-branded NASCAR credit card* designed

NASCAR Studios debuts new documentary series ‘Start/Finish’ with Mark Martin

NASCAR Studios debuts new documentary series ‘Start/Finish’ with Mark Martin

August 13, 2026
NASCAR Studios will premiere its newest original documentary series, Start/Finish, on Sunday, Aug. 16, with an in-depth look at the life and career of NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. The one-hour documentary will debut exclusively on the NASCAR Channel as part of

The NASCAR Foundation announces finalists for 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation announces finalists for 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

August 8, 2026
The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children’s organizations in their communities

NASCAR implementing new stage-break procedure starting at Iowa

NASCAR implementing new stage-break procedure starting at Iowa

August 6, 2026
NASCAR will implement a new stage-break procedure for its national series beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway, the sanctioning body announced Thursday

NASCAR, Coca-Cola announce names of the 250 recipients of NASCAR Heroes Pass

NASCAR, Coca-Cola announce names of the 250 recipients of NASCAR Heroes Pass

August 3, 2026
NASCAR and Coca-Cola announced the names of the 250 active-duty service members and veterans across the country receiving a NASCAR Heroes Pass, granting them two tickets annually to a participating NASCAR race for the next 20 years. This program recognizes their service

Timberland PRO named the Official Protective Footwear and Official Safety Toe Partner of NASCAR

Timberland PRO named the Official Protective Footwear and Official Safety Toe Partner of NASCAR

July 31, 2026
NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership with Timberland PRO, naming the brand the Official Protective Footwear and Official Safety Toe Partner of NASCAR

NASCAR and iRacing Studios debut official gameplay trailer, open pre-orders for NASCAR 26

NASCAR and iRacing Studios debut official gameplay trailer, open pre-orders for NASCAR 26

July 30, 2026
NASCAR and iRacing Studios today debuted the official gameplay trailer and announced that NASCAR 26 will be available for pre-order beginning today, July 29. The newest game in the franchise will launch September 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam

Punchbowl and NASCAR debut a collection of online invitations for racing fans of all ages

Punchbowl and NASCAR debut a collection of online invitations for racing fans of all ages

July 29, 2026
Punchbowl®, the gold standard in online invitations and greeting cards, today announced a new collection created in collaboration with NASCAR®. The branded invitations feature authentic Team NASCAR designs, retro stock cars, and the coveted NASCAR Cup Series trophy

NASCAR looking at ways to reduce caution laps

NASCAR looking at ways to reduce caution laps

July 28, 2026
NASCAR is weighing solutions to reduce the number of laps run under caution, particularly for yellows that occur near the end of stages

Steve O’Donnell says collaboration, long-term planning are priorities

Steve O’Donnell says collaboration, long-term planning are priorities

July 25, 2026
Steve O’Donnell said he’s spent much of his first few months as CEO getting out into the industry and hearing from stakeholders about what’s important to them. He’s attended most of the races this season. He said the NASCAR industry needs to work more cohesively than

NASCAR Americana – a three-part docuseries – premiers August 9

NASCAR Americana – a three-part docuseries – premiers August 9

July 21, 2026
NASCAR and USA Sports today announced the premiere of NASCAR AMERICANA, a three-part limited documentary series inspired by America’s 250th Birthday that explores the sport’s unique place in the American story. Executive produced by Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback

NASCAR expected to double Cup Series practice time

NASCAR expected to double Cup Series practice time

July 18, 2026
NASCAR is expected to double how much practice time Cup Series teams get most weeks, multiple sources within race teams told The Athletic

NASCAR announces superspeedway package changes for Daytona

NASCAR announces superspeedway package changes for Daytona

July 15, 2026
A working group in NASCAR has been discussing potential changes to the superspeedway rules since the spring Talladega race

NASCAR continues to pursue international growth

NASCAR continues to pursue international growth

July 15, 2026
NASCAR still has big ambitions globally, according to CEO Steve O’Donnell, recently making a new hire in that department to develop projects that would grow the sport around the world

NASCAR and Motorsport Network announce strategic content and commercial partnership to expand reach and engage new audiences

NASCAR and Motorsport Network announce strategic content and commercial partnership to expand reach and engage new audiences

July 2, 2026
NASCAR today announced a new content and commercial partnership with Motorsport Network, the world's largest independent motorsports and automotive media platform, designed to expand the reach of NASCAR original content and connect with fans across Motorsport Network

Ryan Blaney hosting NASCAR Studios show exclusively on YouTube

Ryan Blaney hosting NASCAR Studios show exclusively on YouTube

June 29, 2026
Join Ryan Blaney and celebrity guests as the 2023 Cup Series champion wheels them around the track for adrenaline-filled conversations that unfold unlike anything possible in a conventional interview setting

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR has delivered on settlement promises

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR has delivered on settlement promises

June 27, 2026
Six months after the federal antitrust suit involving 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR was settled, team co-owner Denny Hamlin said he was pleased with the way things have progressed

NASCAR updates bumper rules for short tracks

NASCAR updates bumper rules for short tracks

June 25, 2026
An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races

NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures hit docuseries ‘RISING’ returns for season 2

NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures hit docuseries ‘RISING’ returns for season 2

June 23, 2026
NASCAR Studios, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced that Season 2 of its acclaimed documentary series RISING will stream exclusively on Xumo Play, continuing an inside look at the sport’s next generation of stars as they

NASCAR celebrates successful debut at Naval Base Coronado street course

NASCAR celebrates successful debut at Naval Base Coronado street course

June 22, 2026
Blue skies, comfortable temps in the low 70s and a light breeze – absolutely stunning weather all week matched only by the spectacular backdrop of the iconic Coronado Bridge high atop the surrounding San Diego Bay