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National Debt Relief becomes first official debt relief partner of NASCAR

National Debt Relief becomes first official debt relief partner of NASCAR

August 7, 2024
Today, NASCAR announced that National Debt Relief has become an Official Partner of NASCAR. The official multi-year partnership makes National Debt Relief the first-ever Debt Relief Partner of NASCAR and builds on the official partnership with the NASCAR Chicago Street

NASCAR still working on international date for 2025 schedule

NASCAR still working on international date for 2025 schedule

August 6, 2024
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule is likely to see Talladega Superspeedway, one of NASCAR’s most intimidating tracks, move into the semifinal round, according to a tentative schedule obtained by The Athletic

Outside investors looking to NASCAR

Outside investors looking to NASCAR

August 5, 2024
Private equity firms and sports funds have been circling NASCAR in recent months looking at possible investments, driven by momentum around sports overall, racing specifically, and the relatively low cost of team charters

Uncertain future for next Netflix documentary

Uncertain future for next Netflix documentary

August 4, 2024
NASCAR Holdings has agreed to another Netflix documentary, but exact plans remain unclear with the start of the playoffs just over a month away and as teams try to get a new charter agreement first, sources say

Richmond Raceway, NASCAR hosting numerous events leading into race weekend

Richmond Raceway, NASCAR hosting numerous events leading into race weekend

August 1, 2024
As NASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway August 10-11, the track and the sport will band together to make a difference within the community. Race week events include

NFL considering 18 game schedule that could move Super Bowl back to Presidents Day weekend

NFL considering 18 game schedule that could move Super Bowl back to Presidents Day weekend

July 27, 2024
The NFL Players Association and the NFL have had discussions at a "very high level" over potentially adding an 18th regular-season game to the schedule, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell told The Washington Post

NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless announce official partnership

NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless announce official partnership

July 25, 2024
 NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless today announced an official multi-year partnership that makes Straight Talk Wireless an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR. With this, Straight Talk Wireless also becomes an Official Partner of Homestead-Miami Speedway, including

NASCAR says last lap caution at Indianapolis was the correct call

NASCAR says last lap caution at Indianapolis was the correct call

July 24, 2024
NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer stands by the timing of the caution that ended Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway while reiterating the tower likes to give a driver time to pull away from an accident scene before making the call

NASCAR launches ‘NASCAR Tycoon’ on Roblox

NASCAR launches ‘NASCAR Tycoon’ on Roblox

July 18, 2024
NASCAR is once again taking the virtual racing world by storm, this time with the launch of “NASCAR Tycoon” on Roblox created by Dubit

NASCAR implementing personnel restructuring with an eye on the future

NASCAR implementing personnel restructuring with an eye on the future

July 17, 2024
NASCAR Holdings today confirmed it is initiating a major restructuring to its business that it believes sets the company up better for the future. President Steve Phelps this morning sent out an internal memo seen by SBJ that spells out a bevy of executive moves set

Disney, NASCAR releasing co-branded playset

Disney, NASCAR releasing co-branded playset

July 15, 2024
Disney and NASCAR announced today the release of a new Disney•Pixar Cars/NASCAR co-branded playset and six newly designed die-cast racers from Mattel

NASCAR, ABB reveal EV prototype and launch electrification innovation partnership

NASCAR, ABB reveal EV prototype and launch electrification innovation partnership

July 6, 2024
NASCAR and ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the Chicago Street Race. ABB becomes the first Official Partner of NASCAR Impact, the sanctioning

NASCAR exec Daryl Wolfe to retire at end of season

NASCAR exec Daryl Wolfe to retire at end of season

July 4, 2024
Longtime senior NASCAR exec Daryl Wolfe will retire from the company at the end of this season, in a move that could herald broader changes coming to the racing property’s marketing and sponsorship operations. This year, Wolfe reached 30 years of service to the France

NASCAR unveils first step into the Fortnite ecosystem with custom Rocket Racing tracks

NASCAR unveils first step into the Fortnite ecosystem with custom Rocket Racing tracks

July 3, 2024
Today, NASCAR, America's most popular motorsport, has officially entered the Fortnite ecosystem - announcing its debut with a one-of-a-kind, high-octane racing experience built in Rocket Racing

LEGO partners with NASCAR for Speed Champions Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 set

LEGO partners with NASCAR for Speed Champions Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 set

July 2, 2024
The immersive experience and freedom of creativity through NASCAR has soared to new heights. The brand new LEGO Speed Champions NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will hit the market soon, the LEGO Group announced Monday

Several changes expected to 2025 playoff schedule

Several changes expected to 2025 playoff schedule

June 24, 2024
NASCAR is expected to make big changes to the 2025 Cup Series playoff schedule that include new tracks being added while others are shifted to the regular season, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic

NASCAR changes starting lineup procedure

NASCAR changes starting lineup procedure

June 21, 2024
NASCAR has changed the way the starting lineup will be set, starting this weekend at New Hampshire

Honor a Cancer Hero Online Auction returns for fifth year

Honor a Cancer Hero Online Auction returns for fifth year

June 17, 2024
Returning for the fifth consecutive year, The NASCAR Foundation and Martin Truex Jr. Foundation (MTJF) announced that the Honor a Cancer Hero online auction presented by AdventHealth is now open and on-track to raise more than $500,000 in total for cancer initiatives

HMSHost teams with NASCAR for newest dining destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

HMSHost teams with NASCAR for newest dining destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

June 14, 2024
Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has teamed up with NASCAR to create the ultimate pit stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), NASCAR Drafthouse. The new dining spot will

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program unveils 2024 class

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program unveils 2024 class

June 13, 2024
The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) has launched its 24th year, welcoming a new class of 34 talented undergraduate and graduate students from across the country