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NASCAR could move awards banquet from Las Vegas

NASCAR could move awards banquet from Las Vegas

March 3, 2018
After nine years in Las Vegas, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards could change locations this year

Monster requests another extension with NASCAR

Monster requests another extension with NASCAR

February 26, 2018
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Engine options leveling field, but some teams still behind

Engine options leveling field, but some teams still behind

February 25, 2018
The soft open for the new NASCAR Camping World Truck Series spec engine has suddenly become a requirement, apparently, with every team working to obtain enough power plants to sustain a full fleet during the first couple of races this season

Axalta returns as official sponsor of NASCAR

Axalta returns as official sponsor of NASCAR

February 17, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 17, 2018) - NASCAR and Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), announced today a multi-year agreement making Axalta, once again, the "Official Paint Partner of NASCAR

Could NASCAR be for sale?

Could NASCAR be for sale?

February 13, 2018
America's premier stock-car racing series has been controlled by the France family since its founding in 1948. But as NASCAR's 70th anniversary season opens with this weekend's Daytona 500, it comes amid rumblings over what the future could hold for the sanctioning

NASCAR still looking to replace Coors

NASCAR still looking to replace Coors

February 10, 2018
NASCAR continues to search for a pole sponsor following the exit of Coors', according to a report in Friday's Sports Business Journal. Coors' original agreement was worth approximately $4 million per year. NASCAR is thought to be talking to a variety of partners about

NASCAR mandates new material for side skirts

NASCAR mandates new material for side skirts

February 8, 2018
Side skirts have been the center of multiple controversies in NASCAR for several seasons, but a NASCAR-mandated construction change could limit the attention this year

2018 race stage lengths announced

2018 race stage lengths announced

February 7, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2018) - NASCAR today announced the 2018 stage lengths for its three national series, looking to build on last season's successful debut of the race format

Driver to be docked 2 laps, not parked, if extra crew members repair car

Driver to be docked 2 laps, not parked, if extra crew members repair car

February 7, 2018
NASCAR will no longer park a driver for the remainder of an event if a team has too many crew members over the wall doing repairs on a crashed vehicle

France optimistic of Monster renewal

France optimistic of Monster renewal

February 6, 2018
NASCAR Chairman Brian France expressed optimism Tuesday that Monster Energy will remain as series sponsor after this season and said that the Cup Series could use one more manufacturer

NASCAR launches all-new fantasy game for 2018 season

NASCAR launches all-new fantasy game for 2018 season

February 5, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2018) - Following a successful first season of stage racing, NASCAR® today announced a new fantasy game inspired by the competition format that has created closer, side-by-side racing and even more dramatic moments throughout races

Drivers Council still looking at choose rule

Drivers Council still looking at choose rule

February 4, 2018
One of the changes Denny Hamlin said the Drivers Council discussed last year was the choose rule. That's what is used at short tracks

NASCAR to provide teams with real time loop data

NASCAR to provide teams with real time loop data

February 3, 2018
NASCAR will provide its teams with more data in real time this season, giving them access to publicly available steering, brake, throttle and RPM information as well as live Loop Data for the first time

NASCAR announces key strategic personnel moves

NASCAR announces key strategic personnel moves

January 30, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2018) - NASCAR today announced key leadership appointments across its growing international business landscape and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Talks ongoing between Monster, NASCAR

Talks ongoing between Monster, NASCAR

January 21, 2018
Monster Energy has had several high-level meetings with NASCAR execs in recent weeks regarding the future of its Cup series title sponsorship, according to sources, but no decision has been reached yet about the future beyond '18

2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors five NASCAR legends

2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors five NASCAR legends

January 20, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2018) - Five NASCAR icons - two drivers, a crew chief/owner, an engine builder/owner and a broadcaster - were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, tonight during the Induction Ceremony held in the Crown

Robert Yates posthumously inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Robert Yates posthumously inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 19, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Robert Yates lived long enough to hear his name announced as a NASCAR Hall of Famer

Coca-Cola renews agreement with NASCAR & ISC

Coca-Cola renews agreement with NASCAR & ISC

January 17, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2018) - Coca-Cola, International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and NASCAR today announced an extension to each of its long-standing partnerships. Coca-Cola, an iconic global brand, will continue its deep-rooted history in the sport by engaging

Is NASCAR considering team budget caps?

Is NASCAR considering team budget caps?

January 12, 2018
Across the professional sports landscape financial mechanisms are used to prevent stick-and-ball teams from spending themselves into oblivion while at the same time leveling the playing field to improve competition

Legends, star power and fan appreciation highlight ninth annual NASCAR Hall of Fame weekend

Legends, star power and fan appreciation highlight ninth annual NASCAR Hall of Fame weekend

January 11, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2018) - An exciting weekend is in store for NASCAR fans beginning on Friday, Jan. 19 in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring the stars of today and the legends of yesteryear