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NASCAR planning scenarios for return to racing

NASCAR planning scenarios for return to racing

April 19, 2020
NASCAR officials are scheduled to meet with state representatives in North Carolina next week in an effort to re-open race shops and work towards restarting the racing season, sources have confirmed to Kickin’ the Tires

President Trump says sports will return without fans; Florida Governor has talked to NASCAR about running at Daytona UPDATE

President Trump says sports will return without fans; Florida Governor has talked to NASCAR about running at Daytona UPDATE

April 18, 2020
UPDATE: The Mayor of Homestead Florida says they would welcome the opportunity to host a race, with or without fans

NASCAR working on return to racing within weeks

NASCAR working on return to racing within weeks

April 17, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR has been in contact with North Carolina officials to get team personnel classified as essential so they can begin working on cars at the race shops

NASCAR postpones Martinsville race

NASCAR postpones Martinsville race

April 17, 2020
"NASCAR is postponing the scheduled events on May 8-9 at Martinsville Speedway. Our intention remains to run all 36 races, with a potential return to racing without fans in attendance in May at a date and location to be determined. The health and safety of our competitors

Roger Penske expects more IndyCar, NASCAR doubleheaders

Roger Penske expects more IndyCar, NASCAR doubleheaders

April 16, 2020
Roger Penske, the owner of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, believes “you’re going to see more” NASCAR/IndyCar doubleheaders in the future

Dr. Fauci says sports could return without fans UPDATE

Dr. Fauci says sports could return without fans UPDATE

April 15, 2020
UPDATE: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper tweeted Wednesday that as the state moves forward from stay at home orders, sporting events will not have fans in attendance

NASCAR announces nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award

NASCAR announces nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award

April 7, 2020
NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, introducing the Modern Era and Pioneer Ballots for the first time

NASCAR working on logistics of running races without fans; various schedules

NASCAR working on logistics of running races without fans; various schedules

April 7, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is talking to track operators about running NASCAR races without fans when the sport returns to action

Iowa Speedway staff reduced; will receive help from Kansas Speedway

Iowa Speedway staff reduced; will receive help from Kansas Speedway

April 6, 2020
 

President Trump talks to sports executives

President Trump talks to sports executives

April 4, 2020
Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke by telephone with commissioners of major league sports to discuss the all-of-America response to COVID-19. The President recognized the good work being done by many teams and players to care for their communities, workforces,

NASCAR delays Next Gen car implementation until 2022

NASCAR delays Next Gen car implementation until 2022

April 2, 2020
NASCAR has officially pushed back the debut of the Next Gen car in  a statement released Thursday afternoon

NASCAR updates gambling policy to include eSports events

NASCAR updates gambling policy to include eSports events

April 2, 2020
NASCAR issued an update to the rule book on Thursday to include eNASCAR esports participation in the prohibited gambling activity for members

eNASCAR partners with Penn Interactive, Barstool Sports to amplify Pro Invitational Series events

eNASCAR partners with Penn Interactive, Barstool Sports to amplify Pro Invitational Series events

April 2, 2020
America’s most-watched eSport series embraces gamification and other digital offerings to take fan engagement to next level

NASCAR industry producing PPE and assisting others

NASCAR industry producing PPE and assisting others

March 31, 2020
The five 3D printers at NASCAR's Research & Technology center – two delivered in February and installed less than two weeks ago -- are typically focused on composite parts and working on an updated stock car

NASCAR expected to delay debut of NextGen car

NASCAR expected to delay debut of NextGen car

March 30, 2020
UPDATE 3: One of the most significant decisions NASCAR officials will face in the coming weeks will not just be about a revised season schedule

North Carolina governor issues statewide stay-at-home order

North Carolina governor issues statewide stay-at-home order

March 27, 2020
North Carolinians will need to 'stay at home,' North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Friday

NASCAR interested in continuing eNASCAR iRacing events after racing returns

NASCAR interested in continuing eNASCAR iRacing events after racing returns

March 26, 2020
The eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series currently has a six race schedule planned for the weekend's NASCAR will not be on track

NASCAR employee tests positive for COVID-19

NASCAR employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 25, 2020
NASCAR has notified teams that an employee who was at Atlanta Motor Speedway has tested positive for coronavirus

As expected, NASCAR considering midweek races when racing resumes

As expected, NASCAR considering midweek races when racing resumes

March 25, 2020
Assuming that no additional events will need to be canceled before NASCAR returns to racing, the sanctioning body will need to make up seven races (Atlanta, Homestead, Texas, Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, Dover) to complete the full 2020 NASCAR Cup schedule

IMSA team now making facemasks

IMSA team now making facemasks

March 24, 2020
A company with strong ties to IMSA and NASCAR is shifting some of its work to manufacture facemasks in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic