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NASCAR kicks-off 2026 season by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the ‘World’s Loudest Billboard’

NASCAR kicks-off 2026 season by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the ‘World’s Loudest Billboard’

February 10, 2026
NASCAR is starting its engines for the 2026 season by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with the World’s Loudest Billboard, following a historic activation in Times Square that brought the unmistakable roar of a NASCAR engine to the heart of New York City, introducing

Mack Trucks extends partnership as Official Hauler of NASCAR

Mack Trucks extends partnership as Official Hauler of NASCAR

February 10, 2026
Mack Trucks and NASCAR® today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, continuing the designation of Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” As part of the expanded agreement, NASCAR has added 11 all-new Mack Pioneer™ 76-inch High-Roof Sleeper models

Drivers can no longer put hands out window during qualifying

Drivers can no longer put hands out window during qualifying

February 7, 2026
NASCAR added several updates to the rule book on Friday. Among them was a new restriction to prohibit drivers from using their hands to manipulate airflow during qualifying

NASCAR, FloSports to simulcast 16 races live

NASCAR, FloSports to simulcast 16 races live

February 5, 2026
NASCAR and FloSports today announced an expanded slate of racing events that will bring FloRacing coverage live throughout the 2026 season to the NASCAR Channel, further expanding the reach of short track racing across North America

Miller Industries becomes official towing and recovery equipment partner of NASCAR

Miller Industries becomes official towing and recovery equipment partner of NASCAR

January 29, 2026
NASCAR announced today that Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE: MLR), the world’s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has strengthened their presence in the sport and agreed to a long-term deal to serve as the Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Provider

NASCAR and USA Luge forge partnership leading to Games in 2026 and beyond

NASCAR and USA Luge forge partnership leading to Games in 2026 and beyond

January 28, 2026
With the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 just over a week away, USA Luge and NASCAR have announced a technical and marketing partnership with an eye on the long-term in the areas of technology and in galvanizing the sporting community around USA. The motorsports

Fox puts Mexico at full speed with NASCAR

Fox puts Mexico at full speed with NASCAR

January 28, 2026
FOX reaffirms its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting February 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX’s already robust portfolio of broadcast

NASCAR able to help others sports with new production hub

NASCAR able to help others sports with new production hub

January 26, 2026
When NASCAR opened its Concord, N.C.-based production hub in late 2023, the lift to the racing governing body’s digital ecosystem was immediate. It gave NASCAR and its media partners roughly $60 million worth of spaces to innovate and creatively collaborate in a work

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 23, 2026
From blue collar to blue jacket

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 23, 2026
The first champion of the NASCAR Cup Chase, the driver known as Mr. September and the fierce competitor dubbed “Mr. Modified” will take their places in the NASCAR Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies Friday night at the Hall in Charlotte, N.C

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches joins NASCAR as official partner and official partner of NASCAR-owned tracks

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches joins NASCAR as official partner and official partner of NASCAR-owned tracks

January 22, 2026
NASCAR today announced a new partnership with American Snuff Company LLC’s brand Grizzly Nicotine Pouches, as the brand becomes an Official Partner of NASCAR® and an Official Partner for all NASCAR-owned racetracks, including the naming rights for racetrack campgrounds

Jack Roush honored with NASCAR’s prestigious Bill France Award of Excellence

Jack Roush honored with NASCAR’s prestigious Bill France Award of Excellence

January 21, 2026
NASCAR presented team owner and motorsports innovator Jack Roush with the Bill France Award of Excellence, recognizing his decades-long impact on the sport and his ongoing commitment to competition, innovation, and leadership at the highest level of stock car racing

Hardee’s returns to NASCAR as official partner, joins 23XI Racing to sponsor Bubba Wallace

Hardee’s returns to NASCAR as official partner, joins 23XI Racing to sponsor Bubba Wallace

January 21, 2026
NASCAR today announced that Hardee’s, the iconic American quick-service restaurant brand, is returning to the sport in a major way as the Official Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) of NASCAR. In addition to the multiyear agreement, Hardee’s also will join 23XI Racing

NASCAR adjusts Xfinity Fastest Lap, eligibility, age restrictions for 2026 season

NASCAR adjusts Xfinity Fastest Lap, eligibility, age restrictions for 2026 season

January 17, 2026
NASCAR announced a bevy of rulebook updates across its top three national series Friday, including a revamp of the eligibility for the Xfinity Fastest Lap of the race in the Cup Series

NASCAR returns to 10-race Chase format to decide national series champions

NASCAR returns to 10-race Chase format to decide national series champions

January 13, 2026
NASCAR is heading full-steam into the future with a return to the past

NASCAR Championship announcement transcript

NASCAR Championship announcement transcript

January 12, 2026
NASCAR Media Conference

NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’ championship format

NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’ championship format

January 12, 2026
NASCAR today announced the return of ‘The Chase’ as its national series championship format beginning in 2026, hearkening back to the roots of NASCAR’s original postseason format that was in place from 2004-2013 in the NASCAR Cup Series. The changes come after an extensive

Simpler playoff system expected; announcement today

Simpler playoff system expected; announcement today

January 12, 2026
NASCAR will announce its new championship format [today], and industry executives are predicting a simplified system that shifts closer toward racing norms but without going all the way back to the sport’s old-school points formula

NASCAR open to outside investors?

NASCAR open to outside investors?

January 9, 2026
The Frances have always remained steadfast in their commitment to keep NASCAR private, but a bruising past few months have tested that resolve

NASCAR to announce new championship format

NASCAR to announce new championship format

January 8, 2026
NASCAR will hold a press conference to announce the championship format for the 2026 season and beyond