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Amazon, Warner Bros. interested in NASCAR media rights

Amazon, Warner Bros. interested in NASCAR media rights

August 23, 2023
Amazon.com Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. are competing to broadcast a new package of NASCAR races, with the league trying to boost its overall revenue by bringing in more media partners

NASCAR working on ladder system for driver development

NASCAR working on ladder system for driver development

August 21, 2023
NASCAR is developing a youth ladder system that would give young drivers and their parents a clearer idea of the path to the summit of stock car racing, according to leading executive Ben Kennedy

NASCAR adds to digital experience with new “NASCAR Classics” video archive

NASCAR adds to digital experience with new “NASCAR Classics” video archive

August 17, 2023
NASCAR is introducing a new way for fans to explore its rich racing history well into the future. NASCAR Classics is now live on nascar.com (www.nascar.com/classics), offering free, ad-free viewing of more than 1,000 full race replays, condensed broadcasts and recap

NASCAR Arcade Rush Brings Classic Arcade Racing Fun to Consoles and PC September 15

NASCAR Arcade Rush Brings Classic Arcade Racing Fun to Consoles and PC September 15

August 16, 2023
The countdown has begun! NASCAR Arcade Rush revealed today it will launch on Sept. 15, 2023, for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Get your first look at the action now with the new gameplay reveal trailer,

LEARFIELD and NASCAR expand college athletics partnerships

LEARFIELD and NASCAR expand college athletics partnerships

August 15, 2023
LEARFIELD, a media and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics, and NASCAR today announced that after establishing its first-ever official partnership with a college athletics program in 2022, America’s No. 1 motorsport will return for a second year

Driver Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Driver Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

August 2, 2023
It was a no-brainer

NASCAR announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

NASCAR announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

August 2, 2023
NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The three-person group – the 14th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison. In addition, Janet Guthrie

NASCAR working on media rights renewal; revenue increase still expected

NASCAR working on media rights renewal; revenue increase still expected

August 1, 2023
The seven-year, $800 million Xfinity Series deal should help NASCAR as it closes media rights agreements for its Cup and Truck series. NASCAR officials have said they expect those deals to close by the fall. It’s difficult to compare the CW’s Xfinity deal with the

NASCAR considering driver incentive program

NASCAR considering driver incentive program

August 1, 2023
NASCAR is in discussions about investing millions of dollars into a new driver incentive program that would start in 2025 and reward the sport’s leading spokespeople for promoting it more, according to people familiar with the matter. Earlier this year, sources say

One race left to set the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff field

One race left to set the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff field

July 27, 2023
The Worldwide Express 250 at Richmond Raceway is the last chance for competitors to earn a spot in the Playoffs and it will officially mark the end of the 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season. Six drivers are locked into the Playoffs by virtue of their

NASCAR will reexamine ways to get cars towed to pit road after Joey Logano’s issues at Pocono

NASCAR will reexamine ways to get cars towed to pit road after Joey Logano’s issues at Pocono

July 26, 2023
NASCAR is continuing to work on viable options to get a car back to pit road when it has four flat tires after Joey Logano was the latest to express frustration over the process

Forbes: Report shows NASCAR’s financial health

Forbes: Report shows NASCAR’s financial health

July 25, 2023
[NASCAR] has been rebuilding in the years since 2008, and while it may never reach the levels of popularity it once enjoyed by many measures it is doing quite well

Goodyear’s NASCAR sponsorship is the most recognized in sports

Goodyear’s NASCAR sponsorship is the most recognized in sports

July 18, 2023
Goodyear’s status as the official tire of NASCAR is the most recognized sponsorship in sports, according to the 17th annual Sponsor Breakthrough studies fielded over the past year by MarketCast for Sports Business Journal

NASCAR to conduct test at New Hampshire for short track package UPDATES

NASCAR to conduct test at New Hampshire for short track package UPDATES

July 14, 2023
UPDATE 2: Due to expected inclement weather, the NASCAR Cup Series Test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been postponed to Monday (7/31) and Tuesday (8/01), and will be held at Richmond Raceway following its NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race

NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024

NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024

July 12, 2023
NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Jimmy Johnson hall of fame nominee included in the class of 2024

NASCAR to test short track package changes

NASCAR to test short track package changes

July 8, 2023
The second year NextGen car remains a work in progress, especially when it comes to producing more action on short tracks and road courses, so the league is set to take another swing at it next week following the New Hampshire Motor Speedway race

Gen.G shifts into high gear with NASCAR partnership, further opening the global Esports org’s presence in motorsports

Gen.G shifts into high gear with NASCAR partnership, further opening the global Esports org’s presence in motorsports

July 6, 2023
Global esports organization Gen.G continues to rev up its motorsports presence and further strengthen the link of racing and gaming with their latest partner, NASCAR. To kick off this partnership, Gen.G will be working alongside NASCAR to host The Pit Stop, powered

NASCAR, premier partners launch new “Thank You, Fans” campaign as part of 75th anniversary celebration

NASCAR, premier partners launch new “Thank You, Fans” campaign as part of 75th anniversary celebration

July 5, 2023
NASCAR this week is launching a new national campaign called “Thank You, Fans” alongside its four Premier Partners – Busch Light, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity – celebrating the millions of dedicated followers fueling America’s No. 1 motorsport throughout its first

Kip Childress Joins CARS Tour as Executive Director

Kip Childress Joins CARS Tour as Executive Director

July 3, 2023
The Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour announced today the hiring of motorsports industry veteran Kip Childress as the series’ executive director. In this role the well-known Childress will work alongside CARS Tour Series Director Jack McNelly in overseeing operations and

NASCAR officials discuss Chicago race weekend

NASCAR officials discuss Chicago race weekend

July 3, 2023
NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell and Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Racing Strategy Ben Kennedy met with the media following Sunday's Grant Park 200 at the Chicago Street Course to discuss a variety of topics around the event.  Following