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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

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