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NASCAR considering ban on political sponsorships

NASCAR considering ban on political sponsorships

July 13, 2020
Count NASCAR as one sports governing body that seems uncomfortable with its sport being thrust into the political spotlight. After the sport was embroiled in controversy by the recent Bubba Wallace fracas, cars have been increasingly displaying political messages and

NASCAR announces 2020 schedule through Cup Series regular season finale weekend

NASCAR announces 2020 schedule through Cup Series regular season finale weekend

July 8, 2020
NASCAR today announced its schedule of events through August for all three national series and the ARCA Menards Series, which includes two additional NASCAR Cup Series doubleheaders, and two separate stops – on two different courses – at Daytona International Speedway

President Trump tweets about Bubba Wallace, NASCAR TV ratings UPDATES

President Trump tweets about Bubba Wallace, NASCAR TV ratings UPDATES

July 6, 2020
UPDATE: A statement from NASCAR: “We are proud to have Bubba Wallace in the NASCAR family and we commend his courage and leadership. NASCAR continues to stand tall with Bubba, our competitors and everyone who makes our sport welcoming and inclusive for all racing fans

Steve Phelps says NASCAR’s COVID protocols are working

Steve Phelps says NASCAR’s COVID protocols are working

July 4, 2020
NASCAR President Steve Phelps said in an interview with NBC that he feels the sanctioning body’s COVID-19 protocols are working well, citing the limited number of positive tests in the sport

NASCAR with several events in the top 50 most watch sporting events of 2020

NASCAR with several events in the top 50 most watch sporting events of 2020

July 2, 2020
With football season largely unaffected by world events, the pro and college game accounted for the 18 most-watched sports programs of the year thus far, led by Super Bowl 54 (Chiefs-49ers: 41.6, 100.45M). The LSU-Clemson College Football Playoff National Championship

NASCAR among sports leagues looking for pandemic risk insurance

NASCAR among sports leagues looking for pandemic risk insurance

July 2, 2020
As Hollywood and major league sports’ restarting looks to be stymied by soaring coronavirus cases, some of the biggest players in the arena want Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi to change the rules of the game in their favor

Poll finds support for NASCAR’s confederate flag ban

Poll finds support for NASCAR’s confederate flag ban

June 30, 2020
A poll conducted by Navigator Research finds 62% of Americans support NASCAR's ban of the Confederate flag on it's properties

NASCAR cancels Champion’s Week in Nashville

NASCAR cancels Champion’s Week in Nashville

June 29, 2020
UPDATE - NASCAR Statement

NASCAR releases image of noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall; discusses investigation

NASCAR releases image of noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall; discusses investigation

June 25, 2020
Thursday morning NASCAR released an image of the noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway

NASCAR President Steve Phelps teleconference transcript

NASCAR President Steve Phelps teleconference transcript

June 23, 2020
NASCAR President Steve Phelps talked to the media via teleconference on Tuesday afternoon after the FBI determined that no crime had been committed at Talladega with a "noose" found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall that was a identified as a garage pull down

Sonoma officials investigating possible noose found at the raceway

Sonoma officials investigating possible noose found at the raceway

June 22, 2020
Officials at the Sonoma Raceway are conducting an investigation after "piece of twine tied in what appeared to be a noose" was found on the property

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