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What would be involved in adding more horsepower to Cup cars?

What would be involved in adding more horsepower to Cup cars?

March 19, 2024
As NASCAR looks for better racing, especially on the short tracks and road courses, drivers want more horsepower

NASCAR comments on tire issues at Bristol

NASCAR comments on tire issues at Bristol

March 18, 2024
NASCAR’s initial reaction after Sunday’s Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway was that there is no need to mess with a good thing

NASCAR President Steve Phelps talk to NBC Sports about Dodger Stadium, charter agreement

NASCAR President Steve Phelps talk to NBC Sports about Dodger Stadium, charter agreement

March 10, 2024
NASCAR President Steve Phelps told NBC Sports on Saturday that looking at Dodger Stadium as a possible race site is a part of the sport’s creative approach to its schedule and that he also feels good about the proposal NASCAR presented teams on the next charter agreement

Potential changes to Cup cars could lead to new manufacturer in NASCAR

Potential changes to Cup cars could lead to new manufacturer in NASCAR

March 8, 2024
It sounds like new engine regulations could debut for the NASCAR Cup Series come 2026 or 2027 that could allow for a new manufacturer to join Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota

NASCAR race at Dodger Stadium?

NASCAR race at Dodger Stadium?

March 7, 2024
NASCAR Holdings has held discussions with the Dodgers about holding a NASCAR race at the historic Dodger Stadium in the coming years, according to people familiar with the matter, one of the options that’s been evaluated in Southern California. With the Fontana-based

Xfinity, NASCAR in renewal talks over series

Xfinity, NASCAR in renewal talks over series

February 26, 2024
Comcast’s Xfinity telecommunications brand is in discussions with NASCAR over a new sponsorship deal that would start in 2025, but it’s still possible that this could be the last year of the Xfinity Series entitlement

NASCAR, teams extend charter negotiations UPDATES

NASCAR, teams extend charter negotiations UPDATES

February 24, 2024
UPDATE 2: NASCAR is offering to extend the charter system for seven years concurrent to its new media rights agreement, according to four sources familiar with the talks, as teams fight for something closer to a permanent status for their version of franchises. Sources

NASCAR expects races in Canada and Mexico next year

NASCAR expects races in Canada and Mexico next year

February 23, 2024
It seems more likely than not that the NASCAR Cup Series will feature races both in Canada and Mexico next season while also remaining in the coveted Southern California market in some capacity

Team hire antitrust lawyer for negotiations with NASCAR

Team hire antitrust lawyer for negotiations with NASCAR

February 19, 2024
NASCAR teams have hired one of the country’s top antitrust and sports lawyers to advise them in their ongoing dispute with the family-owned stock car series over a new revenue-sharing model

NASCAR Powerball Playoff returns with new chances to win in 2024

NASCAR Powerball Playoff returns with new chances to win in 2024

February 16, 2024
Powerball®, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR®, announced today the return of its highly-anticipated national promotion, the NASCAR Powerball Playoff. First introduced last year, the season-long Powerball promotion will, again, culminate with four lottery players

NASCAR continuing discussions with Honda

NASCAR continuing discussions with Honda

February 15, 2024
NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell says negotiations to add a new auto manufacturer for competition are “heating up.” The racing series starts its 2024 regular season this weekend at Daytona, and it’s NASCAR’s biggest weekend not only for things like viewership and attendance

David Ragan say EV car can go 200mph

David Ragan say EV car can go 200mph

February 15, 2024
David Ragan may have experienced a glimpse into NASCAR’S future. Ragan turned roughly 350 laps in the sanctioning body’s electric prototype at Martinsville Speedway in December

NASCAR Regional kicks off with World Series of Asphalt highlighted by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour opener

NASCAR Regional kicks off with World Series of Asphalt highlighted by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour opener

February 10, 2024
Fans who can’t make it to the track can watch the first NASCAR Regional action of the season – the nine-day World Series of Asphalt at New Smyrna Speedway live each night on FloSports from Feb. 9-17 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New Smyrna Beach

’47 becomes official licensee of NASCAR team properties for premium headwear and apparel

’47 becomes official licensee of NASCAR team properties for premium headwear and apparel

February 9, 2024
’47, a privately held premium sports lifestyle brand, is excited to announce a new licensing affiliation with NASCAR, the No. 1 form of motorsports in the U.S. The two iconic entities have teamed up for an ongoing partnership to deliver best-in-class products bearing

NASCAR announces launch of NASCAR Regional

NASCAR announces launch of NASCAR Regional

February 5, 2024
NASCAR officially announced the launch of the NASCAR Regional brand and platform, which encompasses the touring and weekly series of NASCAR – the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the Advance Auto

NASCAR honors diversity and inclusion advocates, Ally Financial named presenting partner of NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards

NASCAR honors diversity and inclusion advocates, Ally Financial named presenting partner of NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards

February 2, 2024
Later today in Los Angeles, NASCAR will honor 10 trailblazers and inclusion advocates, at the 16th annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. Among the honorees are crew members, league partners, and a public school system who are all making a real difference in the

Weekend Preview: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Weekend Preview: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

February 1, 2024
Top NASCAR Cup drivers are eager to start 2024 season with the Clash

NASCAR and Crocs launch first official licensing collaboration

NASCAR and Crocs launch first official licensing collaboration

February 1, 2024
NASCAR and Crocs™ are joining forces for their first-ever licensing partnership, bringing consumers a new fusion of speed and style to start off the 2024 season

NASCAR to debut electric race car with demonstration at the Clash UPDATE

NASCAR to debut electric race car with demonstration at the Clash UPDATE

January 24, 2024
UPDATE: The car, which was leaked publicly last month, now has lights and apparently has the potential to reach speeds in line with the current NASCAR Cup Series platform at Martinsville

NASCAR tweaks Cup qualifying procedures

NASCAR tweaks Cup qualifying procedures

January 23, 2024
Qualifying procedures for the NASCAR Cup Series will receive an adjustment in 2024, officials revealed Tuesday at the sanctioning body’s Research & Development Center