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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

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

NASCAR Summit recognizes track services professionals

NASCAR Summit recognizes track services professionals

January 10, 2018
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2018) - Planning and preparation for the 2018 season reached an important milestone this week as track services professionals from the U.S., Canada and Mexico participated in the 18th annual NASCAR Safety and Operations Summit presented

NASCAR President talks about Monster sponsorship, other issues

NASCAR President talks about Monster sponsorship, other issues

January 10, 2018
NASCAR has given Monster Energy an extension to determine if it wants to remain the Cup series sponsor

Brian France reportedly heading group to buy Carolina Panthers

Brian France reportedly heading group to buy Carolina Panthers

January 3, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Brian France, the head of NASCAR, is part of a group that wants to buy the Carolina Panthers with France becoming the new major holder, multiple sources confirmed to NBC Charlotte

NASCAR releases 2018 XFINITY rules package

NASCAR releases 2018 XFINITY rules package

November 1, 2017
Teams competing in NASCAR XFINITY Series races at Pocono Raceway and Michigan International Speedway in 2018 will utilize the same aerodynamic package that debuted at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this season

NASCAR industry to salute U.S. Military Units Independence Day Weekend

NASCAR industry to salute U.S. Military Units Independence Day Weekend

June 27, 2017
As part of the continued efforts to show appreciation for the United States Armed Forces through NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola, NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers will bear the names of active military units and installations on their race car windshields during

Lilly Diabetes Becomes ‘Official Diabetes Health Partner of NASCAR

Lilly Diabetes Becomes ‘Official Diabetes Health Partner of NASCAR

March 3, 2017
NASCAR and Lilly Diabetes announced that Lilly is expanding its involvement in NASCAR with a multi-year official partnership with the sanctioning body. The new collaboration designates Lilly Diabetes as the "Official Diabetes Health Partner of NASCAR

NASCAR Announces 2017 Charter teams

NASCAR Announces 2017 Charter teams

January 7, 2017
NASCAR revealed in February 2016 a landmark new ownership structure, awarding 36 Charters that guarantee entry into every points event in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Since then, some leasing and buying of Charters has occurred. The table below shows the Charters