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Redesigned NASCAR BetCenter to Feature Content from The Action Network

Redesigned NASCAR BetCenter to Feature Content from The Action Network

October 28, 2021
NASCAR is expanding its sports betting footprint, announcing today an expanded content partnership with The Action Network, the most trusted source for sports betting insights and analytics. The partnership will create engaging editorial content and analysis on NASCAR

NASCAR planning potential schedule changes years in advance

NASCAR planning potential schedule changes years in advance

October 25, 2021
Sitting down with his strategy group this year, NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy challenged his colleagues to put together a mock schedule for the year 2031 as a roadmap for the future

The NASCAR Foundation Announces New Members to Board of Directors

The NASCAR Foundation Announces New Members to Board of Directors

October 21, 2021
The NASCAR Foundation announced today the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, bringing wide ranging marketing experience to help expand the Foundation’s reach into race communities across the country. NASCAR’s Chief Marketing Officer, Pete Jung,

NASCAR and GMR Extend Partnership of Emergency Response System

NASCAR and GMR Extend Partnership of Emergency Response System

October 15, 2021
NASCAR announced today a multi-year extension of its partnership with the world’s largest medical transportation provider, Global Medical Response (GMR). GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response (AMR), will continue to provide medical support and enhance

The NASCAR Foundation Reveals Finalists for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation Reveals Finalists for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

October 14, 2021
The NASCAR Foundation announced today its four finalists for the 11th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Each volunteer represents a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids in different racing communities across our nation. The announcement

NASCAR’s Phelps say more changes coming to schedule in the future, new engine to have hybrid components

NASCAR’s Phelps say more changes coming to schedule in the future, new engine to have hybrid components

October 13, 2021
NASCAR President Steve Phelps appeared at the CAA World Congress of Sports on Tuesday and said the sanctioning body has not finished shaking up the schedule and NASCAR's new engine is expected to have a hybrid component when it debuts in 2024

Built Bar Named Official Protein Bar of NASCAR

Built Bar Named Official Protein Bar of NASCAR

October 1, 2021
NASCAR and Built Brands announced today a multiyear partnership, designating Built Bar as “The Official Protein Bar of NASCAR.” Already a sponsor of Corey LaJoie and his No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, Built expands its presence in the sport as an

Transcripts: Ben Kennedy – NXS/NCWTS 2022 Schedule Press Conference

Transcripts: Ben Kennedy – NXS/NCWTS 2022 Schedule Press Conference

September 29, 2021
An Interview with:  Ben Kennedy

Will NASCAR fans have to pay to watch some races in next TV deal? UPDATE

Will NASCAR fans have to pay to watch some races in next TV deal? UPDATE

September 20, 2021
UPDATE: For NASCAR, streaming is on the horizon and SVP of Media and Productions Brian Herbst revealed that there will be “some streaming element” when the new rights deal comes into effect in 2025. That being said, potential fears about moving everything to a service

2022 Clash to be open to all Cup teams

2022 Clash to be open to all Cup teams

September 16, 2021
NASCAR confirmed the 2022 Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum will be an invitational format that is open to all Cup Series teams

Ben Kennedy NASCAR Schedule Release Media Conference Transcript

Ben Kennedy NASCAR Schedule Release Media Conference Transcript

September 15, 2021
NASCAR Media Conference

NASCAR Announces 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

NASCAR Announces 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

September 15, 2021
NASCAR today announced the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, a slate that spans 39 total events. The 2022 schedule builds on the steps taken in 2021 by adding more new and dynamic venues which will host NASCAR’s premier series for the first time

2022 Clash to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum

2022 Clash to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum

September 14, 2021
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, one of the most storied venues in all of sports and entertainment, will add a new event to its long and decorated list: The Clash at the Coliseum

2022 Cup Schedule Released Next Week? Adding Gateway? Pocono losing a race? UPDATE

2022 Cup Schedule Released Next Week? Adding Gateway? Pocono losing a race? UPDATE

September 14, 2021
UPDATE: The best quality of the folks at World Wide Technology Raceway is, fittingly, drive

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Induction Slated for January 21

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Induction Slated for January 21

September 8, 2021
The NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR are pleased to announce that the Class of 2021 Induction Ceremony will take place in Charlotte on Friday, January 21, 2022. The Ceremony was originally scheduled for February 5, 2021 but was postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding

Exhibition race at the LA Coliseum to replace the Clash?

Exhibition race at the LA Coliseum to replace the Clash?

September 6, 2021
The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi reports that NASCAR is considering replacing the 2022 season-opening Clash with an exhibition race at the Los Angeles Coliseum

NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE Announce New Content Partnership

NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE Announce New Content Partnership

September 2, 2021
Following a brief collaboration earlier this season, NASCAR and I AM ATHLETE, the fastest-growing, athlete-led media platform, today announced the launch of new content partnership focused on spotlighting the sport’s most interesting athletes, personalities and storylines

NASCAR Refuel Virtual Restaurant Now Available

NASCAR Refuel Virtual Restaurant Now Available

August 27, 2021
Virtual Dining Concepts, in partnership with NASCAR and DoorDash, announced today NASCAR Refuel, the first-ever virtual restaurant brand paired with a national spectator sporting organization. NASCAR Refuel debuts prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona

Xfinity to be presenting sponsor of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination races

Xfinity to be presenting sponsor of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination races

August 27, 2021
NASCAR announced today that Xfinity, a NASCAR Premier Partner and title sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series, will be the exclusive partner of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Elimination Races. The NASCAR Playoffs signal the most competitive time of the season and Xfinity will

More drivers considering COVID vaccines

More drivers considering COVID vaccines

August 23, 2021
Corey LaJoie’s benching for a COVID-19 exposure and stricter NASCAR protocols had an impact this week in the Cup Series as drivers reconsidered public appearances and their vaccination status