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NASCAR President Steve Phelps media teleconference transcript

NASCAR President Steve Phelps media teleconference transcript

June 22, 2020
An interview with: NASCAR President Steve Phelps

Steve Phelps discusses having fans at the tracks

Steve Phelps discusses having fans at the tracks

June 20, 2020
NASCAR president Steve Phelps appeared on the NASCAR Weekly Podcast Thursday night, granting its four hosts a wide-ranging 30-minute interview. Among the many topics were when fans would be allowed to attend races

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award

June 16, 2020
NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and Mike Stefanik make up the Hall of Fame’s 12th class, and first with three members. In addition, Ralph Seagraves was named as the recipient

NASCAR considering moving car numbers to rear quarter panel? UPDATE

NASCAR considering moving car numbers to rear quarter panel? UPDATE

June 16, 2020
UPDATE 2: NASCAR will utilize a new paint scheme concept for the July 15 All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, one which moves the car numbers backward on the vehicle toward the rear wheel

NASCAR appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

NASCAR appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

June 16, 2020
NASCAR today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brandon Thompson to the newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and

NASCAR discusses rules changes for Talladega

NASCAR discusses rules changes for Talladega

June 15, 2020
Following Ryan Newman's accident at the end of the Daytona 500, NASCAR implemented some rules changes for superspeedways.  NASCAR officials discussed those changes with the media on Monday

NASCAR prohibits Confederate flag at all events

NASCAR prohibits Confederate flag at all events

June 10, 2020
NASCAR Statement: “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry. Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community

Advance Auto Parts to sponsor NASCAR Weekly Series in multiyear agreement

Advance Auto Parts to sponsor NASCAR Weekly Series in multiyear agreement

June 10, 2020
As NASCAR Weekly Series sanctioned events begin to return at select tracks across North America, NASCAR and Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, today announced a multiyear official partnership, designating Advance Auto Parts

NASCAR transcript regarding allowing fans at the track

NASCAR transcript regarding allowing fans at the track

June 9, 2020
Media teleconference with Daryl Wolf and John Bobo

NASCAR implements plan to welcome back guests at select tracks

NASCAR implements plan to welcome back guests at select tracks

June 9, 2020
NASCAR today announced its plan to reintroduce guests at select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (June 14 on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) and the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway (June 21 on FOX, MRN

Bubba Wallace wants to get rid of Confederate flag at NASCAR races UPDATE

Bubba Wallace wants to get rid of Confederate flag at NASCAR races UPDATE

June 9, 2020
UPDATE: Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is considering changing it's policy on the Confederate flag

NASCAR addresses racial unrest during Atlanta pre-race

NASCAR addresses racial unrest during Atlanta pre-race

June 7, 2020
Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can't Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country's social unrest. The governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 to be announced June 16

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 to be announced June 16

June 5, 2020
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and winner of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR will be announced exclusively on NBCSN’s NASCAR America on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:00pm/et

NASCAR adding minimum attendance provision to track agreements

NASCAR adding minimum attendance provision to track agreements

June 5, 2020
As a publicly traded company, Dover Motorsports must make various documents available to the public, including sanction agreements with NASCAR for its races in 2021 at Dover International Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway

NASCAR announces additional schedule updates

NASCAR announces additional schedule updates

June 4, 2020
NASCAR today announced the next installment of events in its return to racing, featuring races at Pocono Raceway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Nashville Superspeedway to host 2021 NASCAR Cup race UPDATE

Nashville Superspeedway to host 2021 NASCAR Cup race UPDATE

June 3, 2020
UPDATE: NASCAR and Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) have agreed to host a NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in 2021

NASCAR Statement

NASCAR Statement

June 1, 2020
“The NASCAR family, like so many others, is hurt and angered by the immensely troubling events that have taken place across our country in recent weeks. For us to heal and move forward as a nation, we all need to listen more and be united in the stand against racism

NASCAR planning for return of fans MORE

NASCAR planning for return of fans MORE

June 1, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern report that NASCAR is now considering when fans will be allowed to return to the races in some capacity

NASCAR expected to release more schedule dates this week

NASCAR expected to release more schedule dates this week

May 31, 2020
From Autoweek

NASCAR marks first partner for Facebook’s Venue

NASCAR marks first partner for Facebook’s Venue

May 29, 2020
NASCAR has announced a partnership with Facebook that makes it the first partner for Venue, a new iOS and Android app that is set to enhance the live event experience by bringing fans and expert commentators together in an interactive way