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NASCAR commits to net zero operating emissions by 2035 with launch of new impact platform

NASCAR commits to net zero operating emissions by 2035 with launch of new impact platform

April 18, 2023
As the global community prepares to celebrate Earth Day, NASCAR today announced its commitment to achieve net zero operating emissions by the year 2035

Wet weather tires ready if needed at Martinsville

Wet weather tires ready if needed at Martinsville

April 16, 2023
The NASCAR Cup Series is prepared for wet-weather racing on its shortest tracks this season. The question is whether the series and its drivers are ready to do it this weekend

The NASCAR Foundation announces new members to Board of Directors

The NASCAR Foundation announces new members to Board of Directors

April 13, 2023
The NASCAR Foundation has announced the addition of Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer at Ally Financial Inc., and Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice to its Board of Directors, bringing wide ranging marketing and motorsports experience to

Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers

Hall of Famer Mike Stefanik named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers

April 11, 2023
A versatile driver who made a name for himself as a Modified Tour standout, Stefanik became a NASCAR Hall of Famer in the 2021 class

Team owners boycott meeting with NASCAR

Team owners boycott meeting with NASCAR

April 5, 2023
Cup team owners boycotted Wednesday’s quarterly meeting with NASCAR officials, displeased with the status of revenue talks with the sanctioning body, sources confirmed to NBC Sports

RTIC Outdoors becomes official cooler and drinkware partner of NASCAR

RTIC Outdoors becomes official cooler and drinkware partner of NASCAR

April 5, 2023
NASCAR and RTIC Outdoors announced today multi-year agreements that establish RTIC as “The Official Cooler” and “The Official Drinkware of NASCAR.” Adding to the excitement, RTIC has also debuted officially licensed NASCAR coolers and drinkware for purchase on its

Sugarlands and NASCAR collaborate on release of 75th anniversary limited-edition moonshine

Sugarlands and NASCAR collaborate on release of 75th anniversary limited-edition moonshine

April 5, 2023
Sugarlands Distilling Co., an award-winning craft distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and NASCAR today announced the release of an officially licensed limited-edition moonshine to commemorate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary. The Sugarlands NASCAR 75th Anniversary Moonshine

New “NASCAR Legends presented by GEICO” campaign celebrates legendary people, places and moments throughout NASCAR’s 75 years

New “NASCAR Legends presented by GEICO” campaign celebrates legendary people, places and moments throughout NASCAR’s 75 years

March 28, 2023
NASCAR this week is launching a new marketing campaign in conjunction with one of its Premier Partners as the sport continues celebrating its 75th anniversary. “NASCAR Legends Presented by GEICO” centers on telling stories of notable traditions and prominent pieces

Powerball debuts new NASCAR Playoff promotion

Powerball debuts new NASCAR Playoff promotion

March 24, 2023
NASCAR and Powerball announced today they are shifting their partnership into high gear with Powerball’s launch of a new national promotion. The “NASCAR Powerball Playoff” promotion will culminate with four lottery players winning a VIP trip for two to NASCAR Championship

The NASCAR Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities to host NASCAR Day Giveathon

The NASCAR Foundation and Speedway Children’s Charities to host NASCAR Day Giveathon

March 20, 2023
NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation, Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities are teaming up to host a 75-hour event to raise funds for nonprofits across the country, as part of the sport’s 75th Anniversary celebrations

NASCAR launches immersive gaming experience ‘NASCAR Speed Hub’ on Roblox

NASCAR launches immersive gaming experience ‘NASCAR Speed Hub’ on Roblox

March 10, 2023
‘NASCAR Speed Hub’ today makes its virtual debut on Roblox. NASCAR Speed Hub is an immersive experience that lets players design cars, unlock exclusive virtual items, play mini games, and connect to other popular experiences on the platform. Partnering with metaverse

NASCAR to use choose rule at all races

NASCAR to use choose rule at all races

March 10, 2023
NASCAR announced Thursday that the “choose rule” will be implemented at all road courses in 2023, beginning with the March 26 event at Circuit of The Americas

Lego becomes new NASCAR licensee, releases NASCAR Next Gen Camaro: UPDATE

Lego becomes new NASCAR licensee, releases NASCAR Next Gen Camaro: UPDATE

March 1, 2023
NASCAR is building connections with future fans by giving them something extraordinary to build themselves. Beginning today, the sanctioning body’s first-ever collaboration with the LEGO Group – the LEGO® Technic NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – is available

NASCAR announces new rules package for ovals and road courses

NASCAR announces new rules package for ovals and road courses

February 28, 2023
NASCAR will debut a new aerodynamic rules package for the NASCAR Cup Series in March at Phoenix Raceway, aimed to enhance the racing product at short ovals and road courses, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday

NASCAR to Launch New Campus Lab Program at Bethune-Cookman University

NASCAR to Launch New Campus Lab Program at Bethune-Cookman University

February 19, 2023
NASCAR announced today a new Campus Lab Program that will launch in the fall semester at Bethune-Cookman University. This program targets highly motivated students interested in pursuing careers in the fast-paced sports industry and will provide them with hands-on

NASCAR, NBC Sports announce 2023 grassroots racing coverage on CNBC

NASCAR, NBC Sports announce 2023 grassroots racing coverage on CNBC

February 17, 2023
NASCAR and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2023 slate of grassroots races on CNBC, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

Powerball becomes official partner of NASCAR®

Powerball becomes official partner of NASCAR®

February 15, 2023
NASCAR announced today that Powerball, the game that has inspired the country with the chance to become a millionaire all while raising billions of dollars for good causes, has become an Official Partner of NASCAR and the “Official Lottery Game of NASCAR

NASCAR to name 75 greatest drivers as part of 75th anniversary celebration

NASCAR to name 75 greatest drivers as part of 75th anniversary celebration

February 15, 2023
NASCAR today announced it will name the 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history as it celebrates the past, present and future of the sport throughout its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary

75th Anniversary Feature: Daytona the birthplace of speed

75th Anniversary Feature: Daytona the birthplace of speed

February 14, 2023
With the NASCAR season-opening DAYTONA 500 set for Sunday at Daytona International Speedway, race teams and race-starved fans are excitingly arriving in Daytona Beach, Florida this week

NASCAR considering New York City area race

NASCAR considering New York City area race

February 13, 2023
While this season the sport will head to Chicago for the first street race for the Cup Series, NASCAR executives are in active talks to race in the New York City region, a move that would take it into the largest media market in the U.S