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How will the Olympics’ postponement impact NASCAR?

How will the Olympics’ postponement impact NASCAR?

March 24, 2020
In an unprecedented and unavoidable move, the International Olympic Committee and Japanese government agreed to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics "to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021" due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Possible IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Possible IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

March 23, 2020
UPDATE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway has reportedly considered moving IndyCar's GMR Grand Prix weekend to July 4th to run with NASCAR.  The GMR Grand Prix was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9

NASCAR partnering with developer to repurpose surplus land

NASCAR partnering with developer to repurpose surplus land

March 18, 2020
NASCAR has struck a significant new business deal with real estate developer Hillwood, as the sanctioning body reveals that it is looking to re-develop surplus land across its 13,000 owned acres throughout its portfolio of 13 sprawling tracks. News of the deal comes

Steve Phelps teleconference transcript

Steve Phelps teleconference transcript

March 17, 2020
NASCAR President Steve Phelps talked to the media Tuesday via teleconference. Here's the transcript of what he had to say

NASCAR bans all testing until further notice

NASCAR bans all testing until further notice

March 17, 2020
Tuesday morning NASCAR announced a ban on all testing for all national series

A letter to NASCAR fans from Steve Phelps

A letter to NASCAR fans from Steve Phelps

March 17, 2020
Tuesday morning, NASCAR president Steve Phelps issued a letter to fans regarding the postponement of upcoming NASCAR races. https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1239899346713411585

NASCAR extends race postponements through May 3rd

NASCAR extends race postponements through May 3rd

March 16, 2020
NASCAR announced Monday afternoon that they are postponing all events through May 3rd

NASCAR talking to team owners about contingency plans

NASCAR talking to team owners about contingency plans

March 16, 2020
ORIGINAL POST: Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reported that NASCAR had a conference call with team owners Monday morning to discuss how the sport moves forward

NASCAR Hall of Fame closes its doors through March

NASCAR Hall of Fame closes its doors through March

March 13, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest and protection of our guests, team members and members, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be closed to the general admission public beginning Saturday, March 14 through the end of the month

NASCAR will run at Atlanta and Homestead without fans in attendance

NASCAR will run at Atlanta and Homestead without fans in attendance

March 12, 2020
“At this time, NASCAR will hold its race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway without fans in attendance. These events will be restricted to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel to conduct the race. We will work with

Phoenix Raceway the favorite to keep Championship race in 2021?

Phoenix Raceway the favorite to keep Championship race in 2021?

March 9, 2020
The Arizona Republic's Michael Knight talked to NASCAR President Steve Phelps prior to Sunday's race at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell praises improvements in short-track package

NASCAR’s Steve O’Donnell praises improvements in short-track package

March 8, 2020
Sunday’s FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway passed not only the eye test but also the statistical test, as far as the quality of racing was concerned

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR updated drivers on Ryan Newman’s wreck

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR updated drivers on Ryan Newman’s wreck

March 6, 2020
Denny Hamlin met with the media Friday morning at Phoenix Raceway. He said NASCAR has updated drivers on what they have found out so far about Ryan Newman's Daytona 500 wreck

Busch Clash to be run on Daytona road course in 2021; Daytona 500 qualifying on Wednesday

Busch Clash to be run on Daytona road course in 2021; Daytona 500 qualifying on Wednesday

March 4, 2020
UPDATE: In a response to fans’ increased interest in road-course races, Daytona International Speedway announced today that the Busch Clash At DAYTONA will move to the speedway’s 3.56-mile road course and be held under the lights on Tuesday, Feb. 9, making the annual

Next Gen car tested at Auto Club Speedway

Next Gen car tested at Auto Club Speedway

March 3, 2020
UPDATE: NASCAR released the following quotes from William Byron, Chad Knaus and John Probst

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America hits the Southwest for26th anniversary

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America hits the Southwest for26th anniversary

March 3, 2020
Revving up for an epic Southwestern adventure, former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty will lead his 26thAnniversaryKyle Petty Charity Ride Across America on one of the most scenic routes in the Ride’s history. Considered one of the most successful

Next Gen cars will have single lug nut

Next Gen cars will have single lug nut

March 2, 2020
UPDATE:  Quotes from NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Innovation John Probst

NASCAR, Elgin Sweeper renew NASCAR Green partnership

NASCAR, Elgin Sweeper renew NASCAR Green partnership

February 27, 2020
NASCAR and Elgin Sweeper announced today a multi-year partnership renewal, continuing the designation of the leading manufacturer of street sweepers, special industrial, and airport applications as the “Official Sweeper of NASCAR Green

NASCAR giving tracks one year contracts?

NASCAR giving tracks one year contracts?

February 24, 2020
Sports Business Journal reports that several NASCAR tracks are expected to get single year deals for the next several years

NASCAR provides medical response, timeline to Newman accident

NASCAR provides medical response, timeline to Newman accident

February 22, 2020
NASCAR’s top competition official shared the first detailed look Saturday into the timeline and overview of the safety and medical response to Ryan Newman’s severe crash in the final lap of the Daytona 500