2019 - Current NASCAR Corporate and Rules News

Earlier years: 2018, 2017, 2016

NASCAR Corporate and Rules News

Team owners approve 2019 rules package

Team owners approve 2019 rules package

September 27, 2018
A majority of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams recently voted to endorse a '19 rules package related to the so-called All-Star Package that was tested in May, according to sources. The exact number of races it will be used for was unclear, but it is said to be

NASCAR President Brent Dewar moves to new role, Phelps named President

NASCAR President Brent Dewar moves to new role, Phelps named President

September 20, 2018
UPDATE: NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been named NASCAR President, effective October 1, 2018. Brent Dewar has elected to step down and will remain with the company through the end of the 2018 racing season, transitioning to a senior consulting and advisory

NASCAR, race teams and Twitter unveil new hashtags and emojis for the Playoffs

NASCAR, race teams and Twitter unveil new hashtags and emojis for the Playoffs

September 12, 2018
To celebrate the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs™, NASCAR®, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ race teams in collaboration with the Race Team Alliance and Twitter have unveiled customized hashtags and emojis for all 16 drivers competing for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Pit Boss becomes “Official Grill of NASCAR”

Pit Boss becomes “Official Grill of NASCAR”

August 31, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 31, 2018) - NASCAR and Pit Boss Grills announced a multi-year agreement that introduces one of the fastest growing grill brands as the "Official Grill of NASCAR®." This new deal marks Pit Boss Grills' first partnership with a professional

Ben Kennedy interested in possible NASCAR CEO position

Ben Kennedy interested in possible NASCAR CEO position

August 28, 2018
Ben Kennedy, great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., says he could "possibly" be interested in holding the sport's top job one day

NASCAR announces 2019 changes for XFINITY, Trucks

NASCAR announces 2019 changes for XFINITY, Trucks

August 23, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2018) - NASCAR announced several rules for the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series aimed at strengthening both the competition on the race track and the identity of each series

Brian France taking indefinite leave of absence from NASCAR following arrest

Brian France taking indefinite leave of absence from NASCAR following arrest

August 6, 2018
UPDATE: Statement from Brian France: "I apologize to our fans, our industry and my family for the impact of my actions last night. Effective immediately, I will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from my position to focus on my personal affairs

NASCAR considering rule change on windshield wipers

NASCAR considering rule change on windshield wipers

July 30, 2018
Even if rain is not in the forecast, NASCAR teams are allowed to race at road courses with a front windshield wiper. And teams do

Gander Outdoors Truck Series logo unveiled

Gander Outdoors Truck Series logo unveiled

July 29, 2018
Executives from both NASCAR and the Camping World brand jointly revealed Sunday the new identity mark for the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series

NASCAR working on 2019 rules package

NASCAR working on 2019 rules package

July 28, 2018
What's on the horizon for the Monster Energy Cup Series in 2019

Are teams trying to confuse NASCAR’s laser inspection system?

Are teams trying to confuse NASCAR’s laser inspection system?

July 17, 2018
SPARTA, Ky. - NASCAR has had to stay ahead of teams and continues to update its software algorithm for the Optical Scanning Station (OSS) after teams claim they found a way to "confuse" it with contrasting dark and light colors along the wheel wells and edges of the

NASCAR will not use All-Star aero package again this season

NASCAR will not use All-Star aero package again this season

June 21, 2018
The drafting package used during the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race weekend continues to be a discussion point for NASCAR competition officials, tracks, teams, manufacturers and engine builders. The conversation now, though, is centered on how to potentially implement

NASCAR working on sponsorship plans following Monster’s exit … UPDATE

NASCAR working on sponsorship plans following Monster’s exit … UPDATE

June 20, 2018
UPDATE: NASCAR has begun sharing provisional plans for its new sponsorship model with potential partners and industry stakeholders, according to sources, ahead of its possible implementation in 2020

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction weekend tickets go on sale June 9

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction weekend tickets go on sale June 9

June 7, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 7, 2018) - Tickets to the 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend events go on sale to the public on Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. A special presale is available to NASCAR Hall of Fame members through Friday, June 8, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Tickets

O’Donnell: NASCAR could use All-Star package in up to three races this year

O’Donnell: NASCAR could use All-Star package in up to three races this year

June 3, 2018
NASCAR is exploring potentially using the rules package from last month's All-Star Race in up to three Cup points races this season, Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's executive vice president and chief racing development officer, said in an interview with Fox Sports 1

NASCAR announces leadership promotions

NASCAR announces leadership promotions

May 31, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 31, 2018) - NASCAR today announced that Gene Stefanyshyn will lead the sport's international efforts as Senior Vice President and Chief International Officer, John Probst has been promoted to Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development

NASCAR considering All-Star race rules package for future races

NASCAR considering All-Star race rules package for future races

May 29, 2018
Less than two weeks after Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's chief racing development officer, expressed caution that the series would use the All-Star rules package again this year, NASCAR is looking at doing so in 2018

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees selected

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees selected

May 23, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2018) - NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The five-person group - the 10th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 - consists of Davey Allison, Alan Kulwicki, Jeff

NASCAR to honor military heroes in return of NASCAR Salutes

NASCAR to honor military heroes in return of NASCAR Salutes

May 22, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 22, 2018) - Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces heroes and their families as part of NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola - a collective expression of reverence, respect and gratitude for

Some team owners have growing frustration with NASCAR

Some team owners have growing frustration with NASCAR

May 19, 2018
Growing tension has emerged between NASCAR and its teams despite efforts to collaborate more in recent years