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Jimmie Johnson says owners still in agreement on charter negotiations

Jimmie Johnson says owners still in agreement on charter negotiations

April 14, 2024
The 2025 Cup season is about 10 months away and no agreement has been reached on extending the charter system, but Jimmie Johnson says that team owners remain a “unified group

NASCAR hires longtime ESPN executive John Dahl as New SVP, Content

NASCAR hires longtime ESPN executive John Dahl as New SVP, Content

April 11, 2024
NASCAR today announced award-winning content executive John Dahl as its new Senior Vice President, Content, bolstering the sanctioning body’s efforts to further connect with current and new fans across the globe over a range of content platforms

NASCAR and WSC Sports elevate fan experience with in-app stories launch

NASCAR and WSC Sports elevate fan experience with in-app stories launch

April 10, 2024
NASCAR, the sanctioning body for the No. 1 motorsport in the United States, is enhancing its NASCAR Mobile app experience by launching today a new In-App Stories product from WSC Sports, the global leader in AI-powered sports video content

NASCAR Hall of Fame & NASCAR Unveil Chicago Street Race Exhibit

NASCAR Hall of Fame & NASCAR Unveil Chicago Street Race Exhibit

March 28, 2024
Today, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR unveiled a new exhibit recognizing the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race as part of the inaugural Chicago Street Race Weekend in 2023. Shane van Gisbergen, 2023 Grant Park 220 champion, Julie Giese, Chicago Street Race

NASCAR to manage racing operations for Bowman Gray Stadium with City of Winston-Salem

NASCAR to manage racing operations for Bowman Gray Stadium with City of Winston-Salem

March 21, 2024
Today, NASCAR announced that it has acquired Winston-Salem Speedway, Inc., the lessee of the historic Bowman Gray Stadium. NASCAR will manage racing operations under the lease with the City of Winston-Salem that runs through Dec. 2050

OnChain Studios revs up a multi-year Cryptoys partners with NASCAR

OnChain Studios revs up a multi-year Cryptoys partners with NASCAR

March 19, 2024
OnChain Studios announced a multi-year partnership with NASCAR to create an exciting line of playable and collectible digital toys to be sold and featured on Cryptoys, the revolutionary new digital toy company that combines toys, gaming and entertainment

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