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Nomination Process Now Open for 2021 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Nomination Process Now Open for 2021 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

February 22, 2021
Nominations open today for The NASCAR Foundation’s 11th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, a recognition that honors the philanthropic ideals and vision of Betty Jane France, The NASCAR Foundation’s late founder and chairperson

Steve Phelps Media Conference Transcript

Steve Phelps Media Conference Transcript

February 12, 2021
NASCAR President Steve Phelps met with the media Friday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. A transcript of his remarks and the question and answer session follows

Toyota talking to potential new team owners

Toyota talking to potential new team owners

February 12, 2021
Toyota Racing’s NASCAR chief David Wilson has revealed he’s in talks with two potential new team owners that are not currently involved in America’s premier stock car racing series

Interest increasing in NASCAR charters

Interest increasing in NASCAR charters

February 8, 2021
Entering the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, which starts with this weekend’s Daytona 500, the sport over the past 12 months has seen an influx of new investors that it hasn’t had in years. While two Cup Series teams did fold last year amid the start of the coronavirus

NASCAR and Rev Racing announce 2021 NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver development class

NASCAR and Rev Racing announce 2021 NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver development class

February 3, 2021
Eight talented young drivers from various backgrounds were selected to the newest class of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program, NASCAR and Rev Racing announced today

Highlights from NASCAR Competition Briefing

Highlights from NASCAR Competition Briefing

February 1, 2021
NASCAR executives Steve O'Donnell, John Bobo, Scott Miller, John Probst, Jay Fabian, Wayne Auton and Brad Moran met with members of the media on Monday to discuss safety updates and new rules for the 2021 season

Hall of Famer Ken Squier positive for COVID-19: UPDATES

Hall of Famer Ken Squier positive for COVID-19: UPDATES

January 30, 2021
UPDATE: Ken Squier's daughter Ashley reports that he has successfully fought his battle with COVID, but is currently in a wheelchair

NASCAR Foundation add two board members

NASCAR Foundation add two board members

January 27, 2021
The NASCAR Foundation today announced two key additions to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership and strategic relationships within the racing industry. Veteran race car driver Hurley Haywood and Rev Racing Co-owner Dr. Jennifer

NASCAR adjusts pit stop, free pass specifics in the rulebook

NASCAR adjusts pit stop, free pass specifics in the rulebook

January 25, 2021
In addition to releasing the 2021 stage lengths, NASCAR issued a competition bulletin on Monday with slight "language adjustments" to the rulebook. Notably, the sanctioning body adjusted the explanation of a vehicle deemed worthy of taking the "free pass," in addition

NASCAR announces 2021 stage lengths

NASCAR announces 2021 stage lengths

January 25, 2021
On Monday, NASCAR announced the stage lengths for all of the races in Cup, XFINITY, and Trucks this season

NASCAR, SPEED SPORT Continue Streaming Partnership For 2021

NASCAR, SPEED SPORT Continue Streaming Partnership For 2021

January 25, 2021
NASCAR and SPEED SPORT, America’s Motorsports authority since 1934, today announced they will continue their streaming partnership started last year. SPEED SPORT Network will again distribute select NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events in 2021

NFL expected to expand season next year; push Super Bowl back a week in 2022

NFL expected to expand season next year; push Super Bowl back a week in 2022

December 28, 2020
Beginning in 2021, the NFL plans to expand its regular season schedule from 16 games to 17

NASCAR tracks among the beneficiaries in government funding bill

NASCAR tracks among the beneficiaries in government funding bill

December 24, 2020
Tucked in among more than 5,000 pages of legislative text, Congress’s bill providing Covid-19 relief and 2021 government funding includes dozens of tax breaks for beneficiaries ranging from downtown restaurants and the film industry to motor-sports racetracks

NASCAR looking to broadcast more iRacing next year

NASCAR looking to broadcast more iRacing next year

December 22, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is working with iRacing to air some sim races next season

NASCAR releases networks, start times for 2021

NASCAR releases networks, start times for 2021

December 10, 2020
NASCAR, in collaboration with FOX Sports and NBC Sports, today announced 2021 race start times and networks for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series seasons

NASCAR moves Auto Club races to Daytona road course; moves Homestead back a week in 2021

NASCAR moves Auto Club races to Daytona road course; moves Homestead back a week in 2021

December 8, 2020
UPDATE:  Due to challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic and the need for significant advance planning, NASCAR will adjust two race weekends immediately following the 63rd running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. All three NASCAR national series will now

NASCAR, teams discussing hospitality options for 2021

NASCAR, teams discussing hospitality options for 2021

November 23, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is currently having discussions with team representatives to determine what infield and access will look like for races in 2021

NASCAR honors four Premier Partners with 2020 Marketing Achievement Award

NASCAR honors four Premier Partners with 2020 Marketing Achievement Award

November 18, 2020
Each year, NASCAR honors an industry partner that best exemplifies the spirit of the sport through its effort to engage millions of fans, consumers and employees. The Marketing Achievement Award has long been the gold standard for brands invested in the sport and sought

NASCAR tracks lost over $100 million in ticket revenue without fans

NASCAR tracks lost over $100 million in ticket revenue without fans

November 16, 2020
NASCAR tracks lost an estimated $150 million to $175 million in combined ticket revenue this past season, according to estimates from industry executives familiar with the sport’s finances

By The Numbers: NASCAR Completes Full Season Amidst Global Pandemic

By The Numbers: NASCAR Completes Full Season Amidst Global Pandemic

November 13, 2020
As NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Chase Elliott sailed his No. 9 Chevrolet across the Phoenix Raceway finish line to capture his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, several more numbers came into focus, none more important than this one: 36