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Brian France talks to Sports Business Journal

Brian France talks to Sports Business Journal

February 17, 2020
Eighteen months after departing as the head of NASCAR amid controversy, Brian France is getting back in the game, speaking out for the first time on his tenure in the sport and revealing the launch of a private investment firm

NASCAR making total purse money public for Cup

NASCAR making total purse money public for Cup

February 14, 2020
For the first time since the end of 2015, NASCAR will make public the total purse money drivers are competing for at each track on the circuit, starting with the record $23.6 million drivers will be competing for in Sunday’s Daytona 500

NASCAR and teams renewal charter agreement through 2024

NASCAR and teams renewal charter agreement through 2024

February 14, 2020
UPDATE: NASCAR and NASCAR Cup Series team owners today announced the extension of the Charter agreement through 2024

NASCAR Cup Series Champion to receive Bill France Cup beginning in 2020

NASCAR Cup Series Champion to receive Bill France Cup beginning in 2020

February 13, 2020
To honor the legacy of the sport’s founding family, NASCAR today announced that the Bill France Cup will be awarded to the champion of the NASCAR Cup Series, beginning in 2020

NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless at 12 tracks

NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless at 12 tracks

February 13, 2020
UPDATE: Ahead of the iconic DAYTONA 500, NASCAR and Verizon announced today a multi-year partnership to modernize 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks and bring race fans, drivers and teams improved connectivity to enhance the at-track experience. The partnership designates

NASCAR and U.S. Census Bureau announce official partnership; deal includes sponsorship of Homestead XFINITY race

NASCAR and U.S. Census Bureau announce official partnership; deal includes sponsorship of Homestead XFINITY race

February 12, 2020
NASCAR and the U.S. Census Bureau announced today, during DAYTONA 500 Media Day, an Official Partnership designed to spread awareness and encourage participation in the once-a-decade national census. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the U.S., across all

Steve Phelps says NASCAR “absolutely not” for sale

Steve Phelps says NASCAR “absolutely not” for sale

February 12, 2020
The sale of NASCAR is "absolutely" not in the foreseeable future, according to its president Steve Phelps

NASCAR appears interested in a street race

NASCAR appears interested in a street race

February 10, 2020
As NASCAR looks to revamp the 2021 Cup schedule and take the series to new locations and tracks, rumors have continued to swirl that street or stadium courses are one option. Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that a course around a sports stadium is seriously

NASCAR and Penn National Gaming expand alliance with gaming partnership

NASCAR and Penn National Gaming expand alliance with gaming partnership

February 7, 2020
NASCAR® and Penn Interactive, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: NASDAQ) (“Penn National” or the “Company”), announced today a new multi-year partnership that will make Penn National an authorized gaming operator of NASCAR in the United States. The partnership

NASCAR announces key leadership promotions

NASCAR announces key leadership promotions

February 6, 2020
NASCAR announced today several leadership promotions across the breadth of its business. Ben Kennedy has been promoted Vice President, Racing Development; John Martin has been promoted to Vice President, Media and Event Technology; Patrick Rogers has been promoted

NASCAR sets stage lengths for 2020 races

NASCAR sets stage lengths for 2020 races

February 5, 2020
On Wednesday, NASCAR announced the stage lengths for all races in Cup, XFINITY, and Trucks this season

NASCAR Announces Changes to NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Process

NASCAR Announces Changes to NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Process

February 5, 2020
NASCAR today announced changes to the NASCAR Hall of Fame nomination and induction processes, including reducing the annual number of inductees from five to three and splitting potential nominees into two ballots – one for contemporary stars and one for the sport’s

Star-studded Class of 2020 inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Star-studded Class of 2020 inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

February 1, 2020
In an emotional ceremony Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center, two champion drivers at NASCAR’s highest level; the owner who fielded cars for both of them; one of the hardest chargers in the history of the sport; and the crew chief/engine builder who guided

2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Five NASCAR Legends

2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Five NASCAR Legends

January 31, 2020
Five of NASCAR’s legendary competitors – three drivers, an owner and an engine builder/crew chief – were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, tonight during the Induction Ceremony held in the Crown Ball Room at the Charlotte Convention

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductions Friday night

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductions Friday night

January 31, 2020
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will welcome its 11th group of inductees Friday night as the Class of 2020 takes its moment in the spotlight on Induction Weekend

Edsel Ford Prepared to Receive Prestigious Landmark Award for Contributions to NASCAR

Edsel Ford Prepared to Receive Prestigious Landmark Award for Contributions to NASCAR

January 29, 2020
Edsel B. Ford II has crossed paths with many people during his lifetime, including celebrities, politicians and corporate heavyweights. But when he is presented the Landmark Award during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction ceremony Friday night, he’ll be in front of

Tony Stewart’s love of racing will be treasured in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Tony Stewart’s love of racing will be treasured in NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 29, 2020
For those that ever watched him race; saw him win and win and win; watched him hoist NASCAR’s cherished Cup Series championship trophy, again and again and again - Tony Stewart’s place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame certainly seemed an inevitability

NASCAR adjusting some race stage lengths; races will now be official at the halfway point; MORE

NASCAR adjusting some race stage lengths; races will now be official at the halfway point; MORE

January 28, 2020
UPDATE: Among the other changes and updates announced at the R&D briefing

Crew chief Waddell Wilson’s storybook career takes him to the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Crew chief Waddell Wilson’s storybook career takes him to the NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 27, 2020
Listening to Waddell Wilson share cherished stories about his NASCAR career – his humble start and his most celebrated moments – it all sound like pages from a NASCAR Hall of Fame novel or movie script. But this is real life from a bona fide legend. And he is now a

Jim France talks to the media

Jim France talks to the media

January 26, 2020
In a rare interview Friday, NASCAR CEO and chairman Jim France said he’s bullish about the momentum of his racing series, particularly since last year’s ISC merger