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NASCAR Drives STEM Learning for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth with Digital Content and Experiences

NASCAR Drives STEM Learning for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth with Digital Content and Experiences

October 19, 2022
From the varying angles of track banking to the impact of drag on a racecar’s speed, NASCAR is helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth across the country explore STEM applications through the lens of stock car racing on MyFuture, the organization’s digital

NASCAR Drives STEM Learning for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth with Digital Content and Experiences

NASCAR Drives STEM Learning for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth with Digital Content and Experiences

October 19, 2022
From the varying angles of track banking to the impact of drag on a racecar’s speed, NASCAR is helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth across the country explore STEM applications through the lens of stock car racing on MyFuture, the organization’s digital

NASCAR Rivals, The Officially Licensed Video Game of the 2022 NASCAR Season, Available October 14th

NASCAR Rivals, The Officially Licensed Video Game of the 2022 NASCAR Season, Available October 14th

October 14, 2022
Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today the launch of NASCAR Rivals, exclusive for Nintendo Switch

International Drivers to Compete in eNASCAR International Series’ Five-Race Schedule

International Drivers to Compete in eNASCAR International Series’ Five-Race Schedule

October 11, 2022
The eNASCAR International iRacing Series returns with a five-race schedule, including a virtual race livestreamed at the ADAC SimRacing Expo in Nuremberg, Germany on December 6. D-BOX Technologies and Digital Motorsports continue as series partners with drivers across

Another Manufacturer Ready to Join NASCAR? UPDATE

Another Manufacturer Ready to Join NASCAR? UPDATE

October 11, 2022
UPDATE: Dodge’s talks with NASCAR about re-entering the racing series as a manufacturer have stalled, according to sources, as NASCAR’s search for an elusive fourth OEM to join the sport continues. Dodge was one of the companies that was pitched and it had been seriously

NASCAR to Meet Weekly with Drivers

NASCAR to Meet Weekly with Drivers

October 9, 2022
NASCAR President Steve Phelps acknowledged Sunday that a meeting with Cup Series drivers should have happened before this weekend, and there will be more in the immediate future

NASCAR Meets With Drivers About Safety

NASCAR Meets With Drivers About Safety

October 8, 2022
NASCAR drivers met with NASCAR executives and safety engineers for 75 minutes Saturday morning as NASCAR presented results from a recent crash test

Race Team Alliance, NASCAR Struggling with Next Media Rights Deal Negotiations: UPDATE

Race Team Alliance, NASCAR Struggling with Next Media Rights Deal Negotiations: UPDATE

October 7, 2022
UPDATE: “NASCAR acknowledges the challenges currently facing race teams. A key focus moving forward is an extension to the Charter agreement, one that will further increase revenue and help lower team expenses. Collectively, the goal is a strong, healthy sport, and

Denny Hamlin Meets with Steve Phelps Prior to Talladega Race

Denny Hamlin Meets with Steve Phelps Prior to Talladega Race

October 2, 2022
Denny Hamlin confirmed that he met with NASCAR President Steve Phelps before Sunday’s Cup playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway

Next Gen Safety Continues to be an Issue Among Drivers

Next Gen Safety Continues to be an Issue Among Drivers

October 1, 2022
It has been 1o races since #45-Kurt Busch was forced to step out of the car following an accident a Pocono that resulted in a concussion.  Last week at Texas, an accident by #48-Alex Bowman gave him a concussion and he will also set out tomorrow's race at Talladega

NASCAR to Test Rear Bumper Updates Next Week

NASCAR to Test Rear Bumper Updates Next Week

October 1, 2022
NASCAR officials have confirmed there will be a crash test next week on rear bumper updates to the Next Gen race car

NASCAR Announces 2023 NASCAR National Series Schedules

NASCAR Announces 2023 NASCAR National Series Schedules

September 14, 2022
NASCAR today announced the 2023 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During the organization’s 75th anniversary season, NASCAR’s national series will visit an exciting mix of history-rich venues, short tracks

NASCAR Continuing to Investigate Cars Catching Fire UPDATE

NASCAR Continuing to Investigate Cars Catching Fire UPDATE

September 7, 2022
UPDATE: NASCAR has implemented a rule change, effective this weekend at Kansas. The intention is to prevent rubber buildup on the cars and decrease the likelihood of fire

NASCAR returns to Nashville for Champion’s Week

NASCAR returns to Nashville for Champion’s Week

September 6, 2022
As an eventful 2022 race season enters its final turn, NASCAR today announced the return of its Champion’s Week celebration to Nashville on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1

Teams Now Allowed More Time Under Damaged Vehicle Policy

Teams Now Allowed More Time Under Damaged Vehicle Policy

August 31, 2022
Wednesday afternoon NASCAR announced and update to the Damaged Vehicle Policy (DVP). Starting with Darlington, teams will now have 10 minutes on pit road to repair damage. Previously, the DVP clock was six (6) minutes. This adjustment is in collaboration with race

The NASCAR Foundation’s Speedy Bear Brigade Powered by Kaulig Giving Expands Across the United States and Mexico

The NASCAR Foundation’s Speedy Bear Brigade Powered by Kaulig Giving Expands Across the United States and Mexico

August 31, 2022
NASCAR and Riverhead Raceway today announced the September NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race will now be known as the Eddie Partridge 256 and will feature a format change in tribute to the late Eddie Partridge, the long-time Riverhead Raceway and team owner who passed

Camping World Ending Truck Series Sponsorship; Craftsman to Return? UPDATE: Confirmed

Camping World Ending Truck Series Sponsorship; Craftsman to Return? UPDATE: Confirmed

August 26, 2022
UPDATE: By the looks of the banners at Daytona International Speedway, Craftsman will once again be announced as the title sponsor of the Truck Series

NASCAR to Have Special 75th Anniversary Logo for 2023

NASCAR to Have Special 75th Anniversary Logo for 2023

August 26, 2022
With the upcoming racing season marking its 75th anniversary, NASCAR is both celebrating its past with a new throwback logo and innovating for the future

NASCAR to sponsor Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics

NASCAR to sponsor Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics

August 23, 2022
In a first-of-its-kind sponsorship, NASCAR is paying the Univ. of Alabama to become an official partner of Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics. This is the first time NASCAR has sponsored a collegiate athletic department, and it was revealed last week by a social media

Sponsors Getting More Exposure With Number Shift on Cars

Sponsors Getting More Exposure With Number Shift on Cars

August 16, 2022
Sponsors of NASCAR teams have received increased brand exposure from paint schemes this season, thanks to a change that shifted the positioning of number decals on cars, according to a Nielsen analysis and interviews with industry executives