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Jonathan Marshall hired as Executive Director of Race Team Alliance

Jonathan Marshall hired as Executive Director of Race Team Alliance

May 18, 2018
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 18, 2018) - The Race Team Alliance ("RTA"), an association of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams, announced today the hiring of Jonathan Marshall as its Executive Director. Marshall, formerly the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel

‘Over the Edge’ rappelling fundraiser to benefit Friends of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation

‘Over the Edge’ rappelling fundraiser to benefit Friends of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation

May 17, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2018) - Registration is now open for "Over the Edge," a unique fundraising event which allows thrill-seekers to rappel 10 stories down the Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown on Sept. 25-26, motivated by benefitting education and healthcare services

NASCAR launches youth esports series on iRacing

NASCAR launches youth esports series on iRacing

May 9, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) - NASCAR announced today the formation of a youth esports racing series, the first esports competition created to attract and identify young talent. The series will be hosted on iRacing, the world's premier racing simulation platform

France family considering sale of NASCAR?

France family considering sale of NASCAR?

May 8, 2018
UPDATE: NASCAR President Brent Dewar has told employees the France family "remains dedicated to the long term growth of our sport

NASCAR explains opening pit road early after Dover’s first stage

NASCAR explains opening pit road early after Dover’s first stage

May 7, 2018
Because NASCAR has no rule stating when pit road opens after a stage ends, the sanctioning body changed its common procedure to prevent multiple cars from running out of fuel during Sunday's Cup race at Dover, a series official told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

NASCAR acquires ARCA

NASCAR acquires ARCA

April 27, 2018
Daytona Beach, Fla. (April 27, 2018) - In a move designed to strengthen a relationship that dates back more than 60 years, NASCAR announced today the acquisition of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA

Is NASCAR considering composite bodies for Cup?

Is NASCAR considering composite bodies for Cup?

April 21, 2018
Following a successful rollout of flange-fit bodies in the Xfinity Series, NASCAR is considering a similar path for the Monster Energy Cup Series as well

France family to be honored with IMRRC’s 2018 Argetsinger Award

France family to be honored with IMRRC’s 2018 Argetsinger Award

April 18, 2018
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (April 12, 2018) - The France Family, along with Jim France, will be honored on June 28 by the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) with the 2018 Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for Outstanding Contributions to Motorsports

NASCAR announces promotions

NASCAR announces promotions

April 12, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 12, 2018) - NASCAR today announced several leadership promotions across its marketing and media operations. Jill Gregory has been promoted to executive vice president & chief marketing officer. Gregory oversees all NASCAR marketing operations

Monster Energy to remain entitlement sponsor of NASCAR premier series through 2019

Monster Energy to remain entitlement sponsor of NASCAR premier series through 2019

April 10, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 10, 2018) - NASCAR® and Monster Energy have signed an agreement that will extend the entitlement sponsorship of NASCAR's premier series. The extension keeps NASCAR and Monster Energy partners through 2019. As part of the agreement, the brand

Phelps elevated to Chief Operating Officer

Phelps elevated to Chief Operating Officer

April 3, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2018) - NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer. Phelps will oversee all NASCAR commercial and media operations. This role was previously held by Brent Dewar prior to his promotion

Monster close to extending Cup sponsorship

Monster close to extending Cup sponsorship

March 27, 2018
Monster Energy is close to extending its title sponsorship of NASCAR's premier series, according to nearly a dozen sources close to the deal. It could not be determined whether the renewal would be for one or two years, but an extension would of course be a shot in

Polls now open for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Fan Vote

Polls now open for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Fan Vote

March 27, 2018
The polls are now open for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Fan Vote. For the 10th consecutive year, fans are asked to cast votes for up to five nominees for inclusion into the Class of 2019, and can vote up to 50 times per day. The five nominees who receive the

PNC Bank becomes Official Bank of NASCAR with five-year agreement

PNC Bank becomes Official Bank of NASCAR with five-year agreement

March 26, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2018) - NASCAR and PNC Bank today announced a five-year agreement that introduces the bank as the "Official Bank of NASCAR®" and "Official Wealth Management Partner of NASCAR

12 Cup races will have enhanced schedules

12 Cup races will have enhanced schedules

March 21, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR will again use a new and well-received enhanced schedule format featuring robust driver appearances and fan interaction opportunities at 12 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series events this season, beginning with this weekend's STP 500 at Martinsville

NASCAR increasing penalties for failing inspection

NASCAR increasing penalties for failing inspection

March 17, 2018
NASCAR will ramp up penalties for teams that fail prequalifying tech and don't make a qualifying lap today in the Xfinity Series, a change that likely will come to the NASCAR Cup Series next week at Martinsville. Those who don't make a qualifying lap because they don

Monster Energy series sponsorship update

Monster Energy series sponsorship update

March 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/974636800252706817

NASCAR to expand in-car camera live streams on Twitter in 2018

NASCAR to expand in-car camera live streams on Twitter in 2018

March 15, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2018) - NASCAR® announced today it will live-stream one in-car camera on Twitter for 15 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ races during the second half of the 2018 racing season, including all 10 NASCAR Playoffs races

NASCAR, Busch Beer announce return of Busch Pole Award

NASCAR, Busch Beer announce return of Busch Pole Award

March 14, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2018) - NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch announced today a multi-year agreement that welcomes the global brand back as an Official Partner and designates Busch Beer as the "Official Beer of NASCAR®." The new partnership builds upon Busch's industry

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees announced

2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees announced

March 6, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2018) - NASCAR today announced the 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2019, as well as the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR