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Kansas Army National Guardsman victorious as $1 million winner in NASCAR Powerball Playoff

Kansas Army National Guardsman victorious as $1 million winner in NASCAR Powerball Playoff

November 2, 2025
A Kansas Lottery player emerged victorious in the final drawing of the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™, winning the $1 million top prize

NASCAR to allow Cup drivers to run more lower series races UPDATE

NASCAR to allow Cup drivers to run more lower series races UPDATE

November 1, 2025
UPDATE: NASCAR today announced that beginning in 2026, the following updates to driver eligibility will take effect across the NASCAR National Series

Momentum and growth highlight the current state of NASCAR racing

Momentum and growth highlight the current state of NASCAR racing

October 31, 2025
In a wide-ranging discussion of issues vital to the sport of stock car racing, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps and president Steve O’Donnell stressed the momentum the NASCAR racing currently enjoys in Friday morning’s state-of-the-sport news conference at Phoenix

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

Steve Phelps & Steve O’Donnell – State of The Sport Press Conference

October 31, 2025
NASCAR Media Conference

Freeway Insurance joins NASCAR as fourth Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series

Freeway Insurance joins NASCAR as fourth Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series

October 31, 2025
NASCAR today announced that Freeway Insurance, a division of Confie and the largest independent personal lines agency and broker in the U.S., has joined as the fourth Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series, marking a significant addition to the sport’s group of Premier

Denny Hamlin says no settlement close in lawsuit

Denny Hamlin says no settlement close in lawsuit

October 30, 2025
Denny Hamlin met with the media Thursday at Championship 4 media availability in Phoenix

Expect post-race inspection to take longer than usual at Phoenix

Expect post-race inspection to take longer than usual at Phoenix

October 30, 2025
On the latest “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR senior director of racing communications Amanda Ellis outlined how post-race inspection will work for the Championship 4 in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup series at Phoenix Raceway

Judge Bell dismisses NASCAR counterclaim UPDATE

Judge Bell dismisses NASCAR counterclaim UPDATE

October 28, 2025
UPDATE: Statements on the ruling

Could a lawsuit settlement be close?

Could a lawsuit settlement be close?

October 28, 2025
There have been few developments to suggest an amicable settlement is coming before the scheduled Dec. 1 trial date, when NASCAR and NASCAR CEO and chairman Jim France would face off against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. That 23XI’s ownership group includes

Parties file trial briefs in antitrust lawsuit

Parties file trial briefs in antitrust lawsuit

October 28, 2025
On Monday, attorneys for NASCAR and 23XIRacing and Front Row Motorsports also filed trial briefs in the pending antitrust lawsuit

More court filings made in antitrust lawsuit

More court filings made in antitrust lawsuit

October 27, 2025
A number of documents were filed with the court today in the pending antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR and Words + Pictures announce RISING – a new docuseries following the next generation of NASCAR stars, debuting on YouTube

NASCAR and Words + Pictures announce RISING – a new docuseries following the next generation of NASCAR stars, debuting on YouTube

October 27, 2025
NASCAR, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced RISING, a new multi-part documentary series offering an unprecedented look inside the lives of three young, up-and-coming NASCAR drivers as they’ve established their identities

‘One of us is on a suicide mission’ says Hamlin of lawsuit

‘One of us is on a suicide mission’ says Hamlin of lawsuit

October 26, 2025
NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have thus far failed to come to a settlement in their legal battle, and Denny Hamlin doesn’t seem optimistic that one will be found before the trial begins

Court hears motions for summary judgements in antitrust lawsuit UPDATE

Court hears motions for summary judgements in antitrust lawsuit UPDATE

October 23, 2025
UPDATE: Things could always change, of course, but it seems as though the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit and countersuit is destined for a trial by jury come December

NASCAR increasing remote race control staff for Martinsville and Phoenix

NASCAR increasing remote race control staff for Martinsville and Phoenix

October 23, 2025
To ensure the battles to reach the Championship 4 are on the level at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, NASCAR will bulk up the staff at its remote race control

NASCAR, teams conclude lawsuit settlement conference with no apparent deal

NASCAR, teams conclude lawsuit settlement conference with no apparent deal

October 22, 2025
Attorneys for NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have finished a second day of settlement talks without any announced agreement. All parties declined comment when leaving the courthouse after the talks

NASCAR, teams hold lawsuit settlement conference

NASCAR, teams hold lawsuit settlement conference

October 21, 2025
NASCAR attorneys, along with lawyers representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, met Tuesday for a settlement conference. No agreement was reached, but both sides will meet again for further discussions Wednesday

NASCAR to partner with United Rentals as Official IMPACT partner in support of Team Rubicon Disaster Relief Efforts

NASCAR to partner with United Rentals as Official IMPACT partner in support of Team Rubicon Disaster Relief Efforts

October 17, 2025
NASCAR and United Rentals today announced that United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental company, has joined the league as an official IMPACT Partner in joint support of Team Rubicon, the veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities before

Teams file response to NASCAR’s summary judgement motion

Teams file response to NASCAR’s summary judgement motion

October 16, 2025
23XI/FRM has filed its response to NASCAR motion for summary judgment. “The motion is a meandering combination of mischaracterizations of Plaintiffs’ claims, misstatements of governing antitrust law, and disputed facts which must go to trial

Sunoco expected to extend NASCAR sponsorship

Sunoco expected to extend NASCAR sponsorship

October 15, 2025
Sunoco is tracking toward a renewal as the exclusive fuel sponsor of NASCAR, according to people familiar with the matter, but questions about the category’s long-term future could remain even with the extension. The sides first entered into the current agreement in