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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

NASCAR paying teams again now that racing has resumed

NASCAR paying teams again now that racing has resumed

May 26, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR has paid teams from the first Darlington race on May 17

Steve Phelps says NASCAR expects to allow fans “in the near future” UPDATE

Steve Phelps says NASCAR expects to allow fans “in the near future” UPDATE

May 26, 2020
UPDATE: NASCAR president Steve Phelps was a guest this morning on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio with hosts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone. Phelps talked about NASCAR’s return to racing and when NASCAR may be able to have fans back at races

NASCAR and IMG ARENA announce global sports betting initiatives

NASCAR and IMG ARENA announce global sports betting initiatives

May 20, 2020
NASCAR® and IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, announced today that IMG ARENA has licensed official assets to create a virtual sports betting game that replicates some of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks, including Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell talks to the media after Sunday’s race at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell talks to the media after Sunday’s race at Darlington Raceway

May 17, 2020
Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer, met with the media via video conference following Sunday's The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR expands partnership with Clean Harbors to protect personnel, competitors and tracks from Coronavirus

NASCAR expands partnership with Clean Harbors to protect personnel, competitors and tracks from Coronavirus

May 15, 2020
As the first major sport to return following coronavirus shutdowns, NASCAR is expanding its partnership with Clean Harbors, North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services, for infectious disease prevention and decontamination needs. Clean

NASCAR announces additional races through June 21

NASCAR announces additional races through June 21

May 14, 2020
NASCAR today announced the next installment of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The slate of races include events in the NASCAR

XFINITY and Truck Series fields expand for upcoming races without qualifying

XFINITY and Truck Series fields expand for upcoming races without qualifying

May 11, 2020
For Xfinity Series and Gander Trucks races for which there is no qualifying scheduled to give teams the opportunity to earn their position in the starting lineup, the field size will be expanded to a maximum of 40 participants in each series to allow additional opportunities

Fox plans to broadcast next 12 Cup races

Fox plans to broadcast next 12 Cup races

May 10, 2020
Asked on Twitter about the TV broadcast schedule for upcoming races, Fox Sports' Mike Joy said Fox plans to cover the next 12 Cup races, as well as the All-Star race

NASCAR announces that Chicagoland, Richmond and Sonoma will lose race dates

NASCAR announces that Chicagoland, Richmond and Sonoma will lose race dates

May 8, 2020
NASCAR today announced the realignment tracks for the sanctioning body's initial return to racing