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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

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, NASCAR partner For First Responder Day events in 2023 

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, NASCAR partner For First Responder Day events in 2023 

February 7, 2023
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced its burgeoning partnership with NASCAR, around a slate of First Responder/Law Enforcement Appreciation Day events throughout the race season, aimed at honoring law enforcement, first responders

NASCAR and Ally Announce Official Partnership

NASCAR and Ally Announce Official Partnership

February 5, 2023
NASCAR and Ally Financial Inc. today announced a league-wide sponsorship expanding the financial institution’s presence in the sport, having Ally Bank become the Official Consumer Bank of NASCAR and NASCAR-owned tracks. The multiyear deal is in addition to Ally’s existing

NASCAR discusses horsepower limits on current engines

NASCAR discusses horsepower limits on current engines

February 3, 2023
[O]ne suggestion drivers often make is to give them more horsepower

Additional Next Gen safety measures implemented for 2023

Additional Next Gen safety measures implemented for 2023

February 3, 2023
In 2022, NASCAR introduced the Next Gen car — a radically new way to conceptualize how Cup Series vehicles are manufactured while remaining true to the sport’s stock car roots. On the brink of the 2023 season, lessons learned from the Next Gen’s inaugural season have

NASCAR 75 Years book being published

NASCAR 75 Years book being published

February 3, 2023
Explore the thrilling illustrated story of NASCAR stock car racing in America with this stunning celebration filled with evocative photography, legendary drivers, and a decade-by-decade history

NASCAR launches Fan Rewards program as part of 75th anniversary season

NASCAR launches Fan Rewards program as part of 75th anniversary season

February 1, 2023
NASCAR is home to the most loyal and passionate fans in all of sports, and now fans are being rewarded for that loyalty. As part of its 75th Diamond Anniversary season, NASCAR has launched NASCAR Fan Rewards, a free program that rewards fans for simply engaging with

NASCAR, teams still working towards media-rights deal

NASCAR, teams still working towards media-rights deal

January 31, 2023
While [Lisa] France Kennedy was in Charlotte in part for the NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony [this month], the fact that [she and NASCAR CEO Jim France] showed up at the first major meeting between the teams and NASCAR this year shows that NASCAR’s ownership remains engaged

Amazon likely streaming service to join NASCAR TV negotiations

Amazon likely streaming service to join NASCAR TV negotiations

January 30, 2023
The clock has started ticking on NASCAR’s new media rights deal, as the racing circuit started talks to renew its deals with Fox and NBC

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button piloting NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at Le Mans

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button piloting NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at Le Mans

January 28, 2023
NASCAR today announced a prestigious driver lineup to pilot its Garage 56 entry in the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 100th anniversary of the legendary race

Hurley x NASCAR Collaborate to Launch Line of Beach and Surf Apparel

Hurley x NASCAR Collaborate to Launch Line of Beach and Surf Apparel

January 28, 2023
NASCAR and Hurley, the iconic action-sports brand, announced today a collaboration that will deliver a brand-new collection of men’s and women’s beach and surf apparel. Two racing themed product lines will drop during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season in 2023, with

Cabo Wabo named first official tequila sponsor of NASCAR

Cabo Wabo named first official tequila sponsor of NASCAR

January 25, 2023
Cabo Wabo, an unquestionably Mexican tequila made with an undeniable American attitude, is now officially a NASCAR partner

NASCAR to test Next Gen updates at Phoenix test

NASCAR to test Next Gen updates at Phoenix test

January 24, 2023
NASCAR competition officials have scheduled a two-day test this week at Phoenix Raceway to evaluate potential updates to the Next Gen car’s rules package, including possible aerodynamic alterations, trial runs using mufflers for select races, and efforts to curb rubber

Teams optimistic about deal with NASCAR on TV rights revenue

Teams optimistic about deal with NASCAR on TV rights revenue

January 24, 2023
Last October, a group representing a negotiating team for Cup owners outlined its efforts to present NASCAR with changes to its business model, which were ultimately rejected by the sanctioning body

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 20, 2023
On Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomed a formidable champion of the stock car racing’s premier division, one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most successful modern-era crew chiefs and a driver who competed in NASCAR events during