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Most Popular Driver voting now open

Most Popular Driver voting now open

September 6, 2020
Voting for the 2020 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters officially opens today, Sept. 6, at 12 noon ET

NASCAR President Steve Phelps discusses 2021 schedule, other issues with media members

NASCAR President Steve Phelps discusses 2021 schedule, other issues with media members

September 2, 2020
NASCAR president Steve Phelps shed some light on the logistics of the 2021 racing schedule, saying that new tracks and new weekend formats are in the mix

NASCAR modifies starting lineup calculation

NASCAR modifies starting lineup calculation

September 1, 2020
NASCAR has made a slight change to the starting lineup metric formula starting this weekend at Darlington

NASCAR fans comfortable returning to the track

NASCAR fans comfortable returning to the track

September 1, 2020
On August 29 at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR hosted fans at a Cup Series race for the fifth time since returning to racing on May 17 after a 10-week hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

NASCAR President Steve Phelps talks to NBC before Daytona race

NASCAR President Steve Phelps talks to NBC before Daytona race

August 29, 2020
Krista Voda: We are joined now by the president of NASCAR, Steve Phelps. It is never easy to see our country have divided. What are your observations from the sports world this week and what's the sentiment inside the NASCAR community

Oura Health Becomes Official Health Technology Partner Of NASCAR

Oura Health Becomes Official Health Technology Partner Of NASCAR

August 26, 2020
NASCAR announced today a multi-year Official Partnership with Oura Health, the technology company behind the smart ring that provides users with biometrics and analysis into their sleep and overall health to improve performance and monitor for potential illness. Through

NASCAR completes Next Gen test at Dover

NASCAR completes Next Gen test at Dover

August 25, 2020
John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Innovation, Quotes from Next Gen Test at Dover International Speedway

Steve Phelps named to NASCAR Board of Directors

Steve Phelps named to NASCAR Board of Directors

August 25, 2020
NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim France today announced a key addition to the highest level of NASCAR’s leadership team, appointing NASCAR President Steve Phelps to the Board of Directors

NASCAR allowing teams to remove a portion of right side windows at Dover

NASCAR allowing teams to remove a portion of right side windows at Dover

August 19, 2020
UPDATE: NASCAR Cup Series cars will have tweaks to the right-side passenger windows this weekend at Dover International Speedway in an effort to improve air flow inside the vehicles. The change comes in advance of a doubleheader weekend at a high-load track in Dover

Teams reportedly want more one-day shows next season

Teams reportedly want more one-day shows next season

August 19, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that some teams are asking NASCAR to continue to host several one-day shows again next year, given continued uncertainly of what next season will look like

NASCAR, SPEED SPORT announce digital partnership

NASCAR, SPEED SPORT announce digital partnership

August 12, 2020
NASCAR and SPEED SPORT, America’s Motorsports authority since 1934, today announced a strategic digital partnership. SPEED SPORT Network will now distribute select NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events in 2020. SPEEDSPORT.com also joins the NASCAR Digital

NASCAR and BetMGM Announce Multi-year Sports Betting Partnership

NASCAR and BetMGM Announce Multi-year Sports Betting Partnership

August 11, 2020
NASCAR and BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and iGaming platform, today announced a multi-year sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, BetMGM will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences

Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan run in just over 2 hours

Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan run in just over 2 hours

August 10, 2020
Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan International Speedway lasted just over 2 hours, making it the shortest Cup points race to run a full distance since 2017

NASCAR announces changes to lineup procedure for playoff races; implementation of choose rule for most races

NASCAR announces changes to lineup procedure for playoff races; implementation of choose rule for most races

August 6, 2020
NASCAR today announced two competition procedure changes that it will implement ahead of the Playoffs in all three national series

NASCAR Announces Final Installment of 2020 Schedule

NASCAR Announces Final Installment of 2020 Schedule

August 6, 2020
NASCAR today announced the final installment of events in the revised 2020 schedule, including the full Playoffs schedule for all three national series

NASCAR still interested in mid-week races

NASCAR still interested in mid-week races

July 29, 2020
Despite generally lower ratings, Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR President Steve Phelps says the industry has not seen the last of mid-week races

Brian France not interested in a return to NASCAR

Brian France not interested in a return to NASCAR

July 23, 2020
Brian France said his uncle, Jim France, is doing a great job at the helm of NASCAR

NASCAR will not practice or qualify for the remainder of the season

NASCAR will not practice or qualify for the remainder of the season

July 21, 2020
UPDATE: “Following discussions with our race teams and the broader industry, NASCAR will continue to conduct its race weekends without practice and qualifying for the remainder of the 2020 season in all three national series. The current format has worked well in addressing

NASCAR could alter starting lineup procedure for playoffs

NASCAR could alter starting lineup procedure for playoffs

July 20, 2020
NASCAR officials are considering a modification for how the starting lineup is determined once the playoffs start in September, Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller said Monday morning on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

NASCAR, Mechanix Wear announce multiyear partnership renewal

NASCAR, Mechanix Wear announce multiyear partnership renewal

July 14, 2020
NASCAR and Mechanix Wear LLC, the leader in high-performance gloves, today announced a multiyear extension continuing the brand’s designation as a NASCAR Official Partner