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NASCAR and SeatGeek Enter Multi-Year Official Partnership

NASCAR and SeatGeek Enter Multi-Year Official Partnership

July 12, 2022
NASCAR and SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform that is transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year partnership. After entering into a relationship that allowed fans to buy and sell tickets to the sold-out

New Chevy Exhibit on Display at NASCAR Hall of Fame

New Chevy Exhibit on Display at NASCAR Hall of Fame

July 8, 2022
Today the NASCAR Hall of Fame opened a new, limited-run exhibit, “Chevrolet: Winningest Brand in NASCAR Cup History.” The Great Hall exhibit celebrates NASCAR’s storied history and highlights Chevrolet’s record 814 race victories and 40 manufacturer championships as

Chicago Street Course Looking Likely for 2023 Cup Schedule UPDATE

Chicago Street Course Looking Likely for 2023 Cup Schedule UPDATE

July 7, 2022
UPDATE: The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi reports that the City of Chicago has endorsed a NASCAR race on a temporary street course for three years, beginning next season

NASCAR Working on New Dale Earnhardt Merchandise

NASCAR Working on New Dale Earnhardt Merchandise

June 29, 2022
NASCAR is working with the estate of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. to put out new licensed merchandise around the legendary driver, as The Intimidator’s brand is still fashionable two decades after his passing. The sanctioning body’s licensing division, NASCAR Team Properties

Fox Interested In Moving NASCAR All-Star Race

Fox Interested In Moving NASCAR All-Star Race

June 25, 2022
[Bill Wanger, Fox Sports’ executive vice president and head of programming and scheduling] said Fox is particularly keen on continuing to work with NASCAR on schedule innovation. On top of the Busch Light Clash at the L.A. Coliseum, Fox got to air the second edition

NASCAR Changing Process on Calling Cautions

NASCAR Changing Process on Calling Cautions

June 24, 2022
After the controversy with NASCAR “prematurely” calling a caution flag before Ryan Blaney crossed the finish line at last month’s All-Star Race, sending that event into overtime, the sanctioning body vowed to avoid a repeat of such a situation

NASCAR Sign Removed from Uptown Charlotte Office Tower

NASCAR Sign Removed from Uptown Charlotte Office Tower

June 23, 2022
The massive NASCAR sign atop the office tower adjoining the NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte is no more

Camping World Yet to Renew Truck Series Sponsorship Deal

Camping World Yet to Renew Truck Series Sponsorship Deal

June 17, 2022
Camping World’s longtime title sponsorship of NASCAR’s Truck Series expires after this year, and the future of the deal is uncertain, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has been with NASCAR for more than a decade dating back to ’09 with a deal

NASCAR Working on 2023 Cup Schedule

NASCAR Working on 2023 Cup Schedule

June 16, 2022
NASCAR looks to release the 2023 Cup schedule in six to eight weeks, NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell said Wednesday on “The Morning Drive” on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Cautions Way Up in 2022

Cautions Way Up in 2022

June 10, 2022
The Cup Series has seen a 72.7% increase in number of cautions for accidents and spins in races this season compared to last year through the first 15 events

Specialty NASCAR License Plates Now Available in California

Specialty NASCAR License Plates Now Available in California

June 9, 2022
NASCAR fans in California will soon have an opportunity to purchase specialty license plates that proclaim their love of the sport. Even better, proceeds from those plates will be put to good use

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Welcomes 2022 Class

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Welcomes 2022 Class

June 9, 2022
The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) kicked off its 21st  year hosting undergraduate and graduate students across the sport. This year’s NDIP class includes interns from nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), multiple student-athletes

NASCAR Reaches 20 Million Miles Driven on Renewable Fuel

NASCAR Reaches 20 Million Miles Driven on Renewable Fuel

June 3, 2022
NASCAR and Official Partner Growth Energy boast a significant milestone this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, celebrating 20 million NASCAR miles driven on Sunoco Green E15, a fuel blended with 15-percent bioethanol

Jim France to be awarded the 2022 Spirit of Le Mans trophy

Jim France to be awarded the 2022 Spirit of Le Mans trophy

May 23, 2022
In recognition for his longtime impact in motorsports and specifically, for his work in securing a historic convergence agreement between the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), NASCAR and IMSA Chairman Jim France

NASCAR Explains End of All-Star Race

NASCAR Explains End of All-Star Race

May 22, 2022
Scott Miller, Senior Vice President Competition at NASCAR, met with the media Sunday night following the NASCAR All-Star race to explain the controversial ending to the event

NASCAR Considering Moving NASCAR Productions from Charlotte

NASCAR Considering Moving NASCAR Productions from Charlotte

May 14, 2022
It appears that NASCAR is considering moving its operations of NASCAR Productions out of uptown Charlotte

Caution Up So Far in 2022

Caution Up So Far in 2022

May 12, 2022
We’re one-third of the way into the NASCAR Cup Series season, and we’ve run every type of track we’ll visit this year. Twelve races in also means we’ve accumulated enough data to start examining trends

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

May 4, 2022
Driver Matt Kenseth and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine—both champions at NASCAR’s highest level—will become the newest Modern Era members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, along with ageless Hershel McGriff, who was elected from a group of five Pioneer Division nominees

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff Named 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff Named 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

May 4, 2022
NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The three-person group – the 13th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff. In addition, Mike

Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson to Serve on NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel

Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson to Serve on NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel

May 4, 2022
Since 2014, the NASCAR Hall of Fame has invited the most recent Cup Series champion to participate in its Voting Day process. This year, there will be two