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NFL considering longer season; Super Bowl in late February

NFL considering longer season; Super Bowl in late February

November 20, 2019
For the next round of [Collective Bargaining Agrement] negotiations, the NFL is making its biggest push for a 17th game and CBS Sports‘ Jason La Canfora detailed how the NFL would possibly present this idea to the Player’s Association this upcoming January

New name and logo for Truck Series in 2020

New name and logo for Truck Series in 2020

November 19, 2019
The Series will now be called the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series.  The announcement was many Tuesday on Twitter. https://twitter.com/NASCAR_Trucks/status/1196835533609218048

NASCAR President Steve Phelps points to healthy trends within the sport

NASCAR President Steve Phelps points to healthy trends within the sport

November 17, 2019
The racing on intermediate tracks has never been better; ratings are up, bucking a trend among other major sports; and collaboration between stakeholders is at an all-time high

Transcript: Steve Phelps’ State of NASCAR address

Transcript: Steve Phelps’ State of NASCAR address

November 17, 2019
An interview with: STEVE PHELPS

NASCAR will evaluate rules package for short tracks and road courses

NASCAR will evaluate rules package for short tracks and road courses

November 15, 2019
NASCAR has acknowledged the work that needs to be done next year on short tracks and road courses

NASCAR and NBC Sports Gold press conference transcript

NASCAR and NBC Sports Gold press conference transcript

November 14, 2019
An interview with: STEVE PHELPS, SAM FLOOD, JEFF BURTON

NASCAR, Dixie Vodka announce multi-year partnership

NASCAR, Dixie Vodka announce multi-year partnership

November 13, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – NASCAR and Dixie Vodka announced today a multi-year official partnership, designating the American-made craft spirit brand as the “Official Vodka of NASCAR.” Central to the agreement, Dixie Vodka will sponsor the NASCAR Cup Series

Finalists announced for The NASCAR Foundation’s 9th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Finalists announced for The NASCAR Foundation’s 9th Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 8, 2019
The NASCAR Foundation announced the four finalists for the Ninth Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award on Friday, initiating a month-long on-line fan vote to determine the award winner

Sam Hunt to perform and NASCAR Awards

Sam Hunt to perform and NASCAR Awards

November 7, 2019
Multi-platinum-selling, award-winning artist Sam Hunt will perform at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards on Dec. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee

NASCAR and HotelPlanner Ink Multi-Year Deal

NASCAR and HotelPlanner Ink Multi-Year Deal

November 5, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2019) – NASCAR announced today a multi-year partnership with HotelPlanner, designating the company as the “Official Online Booking Partner of NASCAR®.” HotelPlanner, the leading online seller of group hotel bookings and individual hotel

Mars, Incorporated and NASCAR announce multi-year renewal

Mars, Incorporated and NASCAR announce multi-year renewal

October 31, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2019) – NASCAR and Mars, Incorporated announced a multi-year extension, continuing the iconic candy manufacturer’s long-standing partnership and designation as the “Official Chocolate of NASCAR®”. The renewed agreement ensures Mars’ various

Cassadee Pope to co-host 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards

Cassadee Pope to co-host 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards

October 31, 2019
As the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season draws to a thrilling conclusion with the crowning of its champion over the coming weeks, energy around the sport’s inaugural trip to Nashville for the season-ending Champion’s Week and Awards is just beginning to

Honda says joining NASCAR “interests us”

Honda says joining NASCAR “interests us”

October 30, 2019
Automotive giant Honda is monitoring NASCAR’s future rules plan for its next generation of cars and engines, but says it would only join the premier stock car racing series’ ranks when it “makes sense” to do so from a budgetary perspective

Ten drivers compete in NASCAR Drive for Diversity combine

Ten drivers compete in NASCAR Drive for Diversity combine

October 24, 2019
Nicholas Sanchez walked to the Rev Racing transporters in the New Smyrna Speedway infield looking for a bottle of water and a chance to take a deep breath. A huge smile on his face and maybe a little swagger in his step, Sanchez said he was just told he was quickest

eNASCAR Heat Pro League to crown first-ever champion during live event

eNASCAR Heat Pro League to crown first-ever champion during live event

October 21, 2019
NASCAR, Race Team Alliance and 704Games announced today a live event that will crown the inaugural champion of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League™. For the first time ever, NASCAR teams and their gamers will gather in Arena 43 at NASCAR Plaza to witness the historic competition

NASCAR Closes Merger with ISC

NASCAR Closes Merger with ISC

October 18, 2019
NASCAR today announced that it has successfully closed its acquisition of International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”), merging its operations into one, new company moving forward. The new company will remain based in Daytona Beach, Florida and will continue as NASCAR

2019 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

2019 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

October 18, 2019
Comcast announced Thursday the finalists for the 2019 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, an annual award created to recognize the philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry. From 2015, when Comcast began its entitlement sponsorship of

NASCAR and Rev Racing to host 2019 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Combine

NASCAR and Rev Racing to host 2019 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Combine

October 17, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 17, 2019) – Following a thorough selection process, NASCAR and Rev Racing have identified 10 multicultural and female drivers to host at the 2019 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Combine in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach

NASCAR to test Next Gen car at Richmond UPDATES

NASCAR to test Next Gen car at Richmond UPDATES

October 9, 2019
UPDATE: Following more than two years of development from concept to reality, NASCAR’s Next Gen car hit the track for the first time for a two-day test at Richmond Raceway

NASCAR releases 2020 rules updates

NASCAR releases 2020 rules updates

October 1, 2019
Competition officials announced rules changes Tuesday for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, limiting the adjustments to a handful of procedural regulations intended to contain costs for teams