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NASCAR confident of gaining another manufacturer

NASCAR confident of gaining another manufacturer

November 30, 2018
NASCAR is "confident" that it can add a fourth manufacturer to the Cup field sometime after 2020, and has not ruled out finding a fifth

Carl Dakes wins NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Carl Dakes wins NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 29, 2018
Carl Dakes, a longtime volunteer with the Maryland-based Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation, has been chosen by an online fan vote as the winner of The NASCAR Foundation's eighth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

NASCAR TV viewership down in 2018

NASCAR TV viewership down in 2018

November 28, 2018
NASCAR's top series had another record low for TV viewership this season. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series averaged 3.3 million viewers across 33 races on NBC, Fox, NBCSN and FS1 this season (excluding rainouts at Martinsville, Bristol and Indianapolis). That figure

Season-end awards presented during annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards

Season-end awards presented during annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards

November 28, 2018
NASCAR presented several season-ending awards on Wednesday afternoon at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, during the annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards

Liberty Media could have an interest in NASCAR

Liberty Media could have an interest in NASCAR

November 25, 2018
Liberty Media currently owns stakes in the music industry (through internet radio company Pandora, satellite radio company SiriusXM, and ticketing company Live Nation), the sports industry (Formula One and the Atlanta Braves), cable systems operators (Charter Communications

NASCAR considering streaming service?

NASCAR considering streaming service?

November 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1064532318671568896  

NASCAR makes offer to acquire International Speedway Corporation

NASCAR makes offer to acquire International Speedway Corporation

November 9, 2018
NASCAR today announced that it has submitted a non-binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") not already owned by the controlling shareholders of NASCAR. The intention

Comcast no longer discussing purchase of NASCAR

Comcast no longer discussing purchase of NASCAR

October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1054526820765327361  

NASCAR and Talladega Superspeedway enter new partnership with Sugarlands

NASCAR and Talladega Superspeedway enter new partnership with Sugarlands

October 12, 2018
Award-winning moonshine distillery Sugarlands Distilling Company, LLC. has entered the sport by signing agreements with both the sanctioning body and one of the most iconic tracks on the circuit, Talladega Superspeedway. The new partnerships designate Sugarlands Shine

NASCAR to eliminate driver adjustable trackbar next season

NASCAR to eliminate driver adjustable trackbar next season

October 8, 2018
NASCAR drivers will no longer be able to make in-race trackbar adjustments from their cars in 2019

NASCAR unveils 2019 Monster Energy Cup competition package-with an eye to the future

NASCAR unveils 2019 Monster Energy Cup competition package-with an eye to the future

October 3, 2018
CONCORD, N.C. - From a technical standpoint, the rules package NASCAR is incorporating into the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for 2019 will feature a car with higher downforce and lower horsepower-with the hope of fostering closer racing

NASCAR announces 2019 rules package

NASCAR announces 2019 rules package

October 2, 2018
NASCAR officials announced Tuesday two baseline rules packages for the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, making a move to bolster competition with enhanced aerodynamic and engine configurations

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