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Fox puts Mexico at full speed with NASCAR

Fox puts Mexico at full speed with NASCAR

January 28, 2026
FOX reaffirms its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting February 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX’s already robust portfolio of broadcast

NASCAR able to help others sports with new production hub

NASCAR able to help others sports with new production hub

January 26, 2026
When NASCAR opened its Concord, N.C.-based production hub in late 2023, the lift to the racing governing body’s digital ecosystem was immediate. It gave NASCAR and its media partners roughly $60 million worth of spaces to innovate and creatively collaborate in a work

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 23, 2026
From blue collar to blue jacket

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 23, 2026
The first champion of the NASCAR Cup Chase, the driver known as Mr. September and the fierce competitor dubbed “Mr. Modified” will take their places in the NASCAR Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies Friday night at the Hall in Charlotte, N.C

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches joins NASCAR as official partner and official partner of NASCAR-owned tracks

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches joins NASCAR as official partner and official partner of NASCAR-owned tracks

January 22, 2026
NASCAR today announced a new partnership with American Snuff Company LLC’s brand Grizzly Nicotine Pouches, as the brand becomes an Official Partner of NASCAR® and an Official Partner for all NASCAR-owned racetracks, including the naming rights for racetrack campgrounds

Jack Roush honored with NASCAR’s prestigious Bill France Award of Excellence

Jack Roush honored with NASCAR’s prestigious Bill France Award of Excellence

January 21, 2026
NASCAR presented team owner and motorsports innovator Jack Roush with the Bill France Award of Excellence, recognizing his decades-long impact on the sport and his ongoing commitment to competition, innovation, and leadership at the highest level of stock car racing

Hardee’s returns to NASCAR as official partner, joins 23XI Racing to sponsor Bubba Wallace

Hardee’s returns to NASCAR as official partner, joins 23XI Racing to sponsor Bubba Wallace

January 21, 2026
NASCAR today announced that Hardee’s, the iconic American quick-service restaurant brand, is returning to the sport in a major way as the Official Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) of NASCAR. In addition to the multiyear agreement, Hardee’s also will join 23XI Racing

NASCAR adjusts Xfinity Fastest Lap, eligibility, age restrictions for 2026 season

NASCAR adjusts Xfinity Fastest Lap, eligibility, age restrictions for 2026 season

January 17, 2026
NASCAR announced a bevy of rulebook updates across its top three national series Friday, including a revamp of the eligibility for the Xfinity Fastest Lap of the race in the Cup Series

NASCAR returns to 10-race Chase format to decide national series champions

NASCAR returns to 10-race Chase format to decide national series champions

January 13, 2026
NASCAR is heading full-steam into the future with a return to the past

NASCAR Championship announcement transcript

NASCAR Championship announcement transcript

January 12, 2026
NASCAR Media Conference

NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’ championship format

NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’ championship format

January 12, 2026
NASCAR today announced the return of ‘The Chase’ as its national series championship format beginning in 2026, hearkening back to the roots of NASCAR’s original postseason format that was in place from 2004-2013 in the NASCAR Cup Series. The changes come after an extensive

Simpler playoff system expected; announcement today

Simpler playoff system expected; announcement today

January 12, 2026
NASCAR will announce its new championship format [today], and industry executives are predicting a simplified system that shifts closer toward racing norms but without going all the way back to the sport’s old-school points formula

NASCAR open to outside investors?

NASCAR open to outside investors?

January 9, 2026
The Frances have always remained steadfast in their commitment to keep NASCAR private, but a bruising past few months have tested that resolve

NASCAR to announce new championship format

NASCAR to announce new championship format

January 8, 2026
NASCAR will hold a press conference to announce the championship format for the 2026 season and beyond

NASCAR and Justice shift into high gear with new collaboration

NASCAR and Justice shift into high gear with new collaboration

January 7, 2026
Justice, the leading fashion and lifestyle brand for tween girls, is excited to announce its newest collaboration with NASCAR, bringing the high-energy world of motorsports to tween fashion through an exclusive, sport-inspired apparel collection

“Kid Racers” feature-length documentary to premiere Wednesday on The NASCAR Channel

“Kid Racers” feature-length documentary to premiere Wednesday on The NASCAR Channel

December 16, 2025
NASCAR Studios today announced Kid Racers, an original feature-length documentary capturing one of the most raw, electric, and little-known corners of American motorsports. The film debuts Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. ET, airing live and exclusively on The NASCAR

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps named to Sports Business Journal’s “Influence 125”

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps named to Sports Business Journal’s “Influence 125”

December 15, 2025
After 14 years at the NFL and time at Wasserman, Steve Phelps joined NASCAR in 2006 and has elevated the racing body’s business in nearly every sector. He was a major driver of NASCAR’s sponsorship and marketing efforts and rose through the ranks to become NASCAR president

What’s in the lawsuit settlement?

What’s in the lawsuit settlement?

December 12, 2025
Information is slowly coming out as to what was included in Thursday's settlement between NASCAR and 23XIRacing and Front Row Motorsports

NASCAR reaches settlement with 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports

NASCAR reaches settlement with 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports

December 11, 2025
Moments after Judge Kenneth D. Bell announced a settlement agreement and dismissed the jury Thursday in the case of “23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR,” the healing already had begun

Day eight of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit

Day eight of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit

December 10, 2025
The eighth day of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw NASCAR Chairman Jim France conclude his cross-examination before the defense (NASCAR) called its first witness. NASCAR's attorneys have stated that they hope to wrap up their arguments by end of day Friday. Witnesses