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Worldwide Express Expands NASCAR Presence and Becomes Official Logistics Partner

Worldwide Express Expands NASCAR Presence and Becomes Official Logistics Partner

August 13, 2022
NASCAR announced today a new multi-year partnership with leading full-service logistics partner Worldwide Express, naming the company the “Official Logistics Partner of NASCAR”. The news comes on the morning of Worldwide Express’ entitlement race, the Worldwide Express

Tickets are now on sale for NASCAR’s 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

Tickets are now on sale for NASCAR’s 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum

August 11, 2022
Fans can now buy tickets to the most-anticipated sequel in recent NASCAR history

Construction to Begin on State-of-the-Art NASCAR Productions Facility in Concord

Construction to Begin on State-of-the-Art NASCAR Productions Facility in Concord

August 10, 2022
NASCAR announced today that construction will begin on a brand new state-of-the-art Productions facility later this summer. The 58,000 square-foot facility will be built on the land adjacent to the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina

USA Network Series ‘Race for the Championship’ to Debut in September

USA Network Series ‘Race for the Championship’ to Debut in September

July 29, 2022
Start your engines! USA Network’s new unscripted series “Race for the Championship,” premiering Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, will give a behind-the-scenes look at the elite drivers and teams competing in the NASCAR Cup Series

Brandon Igdalsky Leaving NASCAR

Brandon Igdalsky Leaving NASCAR

July 26, 2022
Brandon Igdalsky, the former Pocono Raceway President & CEO and current NASCAR exec, has left full-time motorsports work after 33 years in the sport to pursue some personal business aspirations and consulting gigs. Igdalsky, whose final race was appropriately at

NASCAR Prepared to Offer Teams Bigger Cut of TV Revenue in Next Deal

NASCAR Prepared to Offer Teams Bigger Cut of TV Revenue in Next Deal

July 22, 2022
NASCAR President Steve Phelps said that the sanctioning body is preparing to offer teams “a fair relationship” with the split of media rights dollars for the next deal that will start in 2025. The current split is 65% to tracks, 25% to teams and 10% to the sanctioning

Chicago to Host First-Ever NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in 2023

Chicago to Host First-Ever NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in 2023

July 19, 2022
For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when a NASCAR Cup Series

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