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NASCAR, IMS discuss curbing issues during race

NASCAR, IMS discuss curbing issues during race

August 16, 2021
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Scott Miller and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track President Doug Boles addressed issues with the curbing in Turn 6 during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the track’s 2.439-mile road course

NASCAR and National Science Teaching Association Launch New Science and STEM Curriculum for Teachers Nationwide

NASCAR and National Science Teaching Association Launch New Science and STEM Curriculum for Teachers Nationwide

August 11, 2021
NASCAR and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the launch of a new science and STEM learning curriculum for K-8 science teachers across the United States. The racing-themed science lessons will be available free of charge to educators nationwide

NASCAR to present Wendell Scott’s family with race win trophy

NASCAR to present Wendell Scott’s family with race win trophy

August 6, 2021
The Wendell Scott Foundation has announced that NASCAR will present Scott's family with a trophy for his win in the 1964 win at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, FL

NASCAR reinstates indoor mask policy

NASCAR reinstates indoor mask policy

August 3, 2021
Beginning with this weekend’s event at Watkins Glen, NASCAR will require that all personnel wear a face mask in enclosed areas at all times, regardless of vaccination status.  Enclosed areas include haulers as well as buildings including the media center, restrooms

NASCAR Possibly Moving Car Numbers Forward UPDATES

NASCAR Possibly Moving Car Numbers Forward UPDATES

August 2, 2021
UPDATE 3 (8-2-2021): Adam Stern from the Sports Business Journal is reporting that NASCAR spoke to teams about the number placement for the 2022 season, and it will likely be moved forward on the door

NASCAR And Penn National Gaming Expand Strategic Alliance With Market Access Partnership in Arizona

NASCAR And Penn National Gaming Expand Strategic Alliance With Market Access Partnership in Arizona

July 21, 2021
NASCAR® and Penn Interactive, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: NASDAQ) (“Penn National” or the “Company”), announced today a new multi-year market access partnership in the state of Arizona. As part of the agreement, Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook

Next Gen chassis headed to teams this week

Next Gen chassis headed to teams this week

July 19, 2021
NASCAR officials said Monday that they were satisfied with a meeting about the Next Gen car’s crash-test findings and that chassis distribution would begin later this week

NASCAR explains decision to shorten New Hampshire race

NASCAR explains decision to shorten New Hampshire race

July 19, 2021
After Sunday’s Foxwoods Resorts Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller met with members of the press

Ruoff Mortgage Partners with NASCAR as Official Mortgage Company of NASCAR; Sponsoring Victory Lane

Ruoff Mortgage Partners with NASCAR as Official Mortgage Company of NASCAR; Sponsoring Victory Lane

July 15, 2021
NASCAR and Ruoff Mortgage, a full-service residential mortgage company with 70+ brick and mortar retail locations and a national online consumer direct division, announced today a multiyear partnership that will designate the company as the “Official Mortgage Partner

NASCAR to produce playoff docuseries

NASCAR to produce playoff docuseries

July 8, 2021
USA Network announced today it has greenlit “Race for the Championship (WT),” an exhilarating new eight-part docuseries about the elite drivers and teams competing in this year’s NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. It is set to premiere in 2022

United Rentals Named Official Rental Equipment Partner of NASCAR

United Rentals Named Official Rental Equipment Partner of NASCAR

July 8, 2021
NASCAR and United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, announce a multiyear partnership that will designate it as the “Official Rental Equipment Partner of NASCAR” beginning in 2022. The wide-ranging agreement will span across the sanctioning

NASCAR Becomes First League Partner of BettorView

NASCAR Becomes First League Partner of BettorView

June 30, 2021
NASCAR and BettorView, a leading in-venue sports betting marketing and technology platform, are partnering to deliver NASCAR content at venues located within legal online betting sales across the nation. This partnership marks BettorView’s first with a professional

NASCAR, iRacing.com announce new official partnership

NASCAR, iRacing.com announce new official partnership

June 29, 2021
NASCAR and iRacing.com today announced a new partnership agreement that will grant the Massachusetts-based developer of PC-based racing simulations the title of “official simulation partner of NASCAR

Sad News – Jack Ingram

Sad News – Jack Ingram

June 25, 2021
Jack Ingram, winner of five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races during his career, has died. The Avery’s Creek, North Carolina, native and 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee was 84

NASCAR wins Sports Business Journal’s ‘Sports League of the Year’ UPDATE

NASCAR wins Sports Business Journal’s ‘Sports League of the Year’ UPDATE

June 24, 2021
UPDATE: NASCAR was named Sports League of the Year during the 2021 Sports Business Awards, a virtual ceremony hosted by Sports Business Journal to celebrate the best in sports business over the past year

Alvin Kamara partnering with NASCAR

Alvin Kamara partnering with NASCAR

June 20, 2021
Just over a year since Alvin Kamara traveled to Homestead-Miami Speedway to attend his first NASCAR race, the All-Pro running back for the New Orleans Saints has partnered with the sanctioning body to help grow the sport and its fan base

eNASCAR unveils new International iRacing Series

eNASCAR unveils new International iRacing Series

June 19, 2021
Coming on the heels of a successful year across NASCAR’s fast-growing esports platform – the sanctioning body is today announcing an all-new eNASCAR series that will place a spotlight on the stars of its three international racing divisions across Europe, Mexico and

All-electric companion series in NASCAR’s future?

All-electric companion series in NASCAR’s future?

June 17, 2021
NASCAR is exploring the concept of starting an all-electric companion series in the coming years, sources say, as the racing series tries to adapt to a rapidly changing automotive market

CBS doesn’t expect to bid for NASCAR TV rights at renewal

CBS doesn’t expect to bid for NASCAR TV rights at renewal

June 12, 2021
CBS Sports is not using the Superstar Racing Experience as a soft opening for more motorsports, and chairman Sean McManus ruled out IndyCar joining the network next year

The NASCAR Foundation Aims to Rev Up Specialty License Plate Sales with New NASCAR Design

The NASCAR Foundation Aims to Rev Up Specialty License Plate Sales with New NASCAR Design

June 9, 2021
The NASCAR Foundation has again partnered with the Florida Sports Foundation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) on a newly redesigned NASCAR specialty license plate. The new plate, mirrored after NASCAR’s latest brand mark, is now