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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell speaks at the Chairman’s Breakfast hosted by Jim France prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR to name Steve O’Donnell CEO, Jim France steps back, Kennedy to be COO

NASCAR to name Steve O’Donnell CEO, Jim France steps back, Kennedy to be COO

April 24, 2026
NASCAR CEO and chairman Jim France, the son of the man who founded the league nearly 80 years ago, is relinquishing his
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Ty Dillon, driver of the #10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet race during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Full Speed documentary moving to Prime Video; announces premiere

NASCAR Full Speed documentary moving to Prime Video; announces premiere

February 27, 2026
Today, Prime Video announced a March 5 premiere date for FULL SPEED: The DAYTONA 500. After the first two seasons debuted
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

February 11, 2026
Below is a statistical look at some of the top performers at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida going
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San Diego race tickets selling well

San Diego race tickets selling well

February 7, 2026
Tickets for NASCAR’s San Diego base race are “selling like hot cakes,” according to EVP and Chief Venue & Racing Innovations
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Antitrust lawsuit trial completes Thursday session

Antitrust lawsuit trial completes Thursday session

December 4, 2025
The fourth day of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit wrapped up Thursday. Witnesses called to the stand during the day were Front
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by NASCAR Senior Vice President Chip Wile on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chip Wile leaving NASCAR at end of season

Chip Wile leaving NASCAR at end of season

September 25, 2025
Senior NASCAR Holdings executive CHIP WILE plans to exit his role after the season and leave the company, and his oversight
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NASCAR Transcripts: Ben Kennedy & Jusan Hamilton – Press Conference

NASCAR Transcripts: Ben Kennedy & Jusan Hamilton – Press Conference

August 20, 2025
NASCAR Media Conference
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NASCAR announces 2026 national series schedules

NASCAR announces 2026 national series schedules

August 20, 2025
NASCAR introduced another innovative national series schedule as the 2026 slates were announced for the NASCAR Cup Series
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, and William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Watkins Glen International springs into 2026 season with triple-header May NASCAR weekend

Watkins Glen International springs into 2026 season with triple-header May NASCAR weekend

August 20, 2025
The NASCAR race weekend at Watkins Glen International will have a fresh look in 2026 as the early-season hopes of NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Coke Zero Sugar 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Coke Zero Sugar 400

August 20, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida going
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From Battleships to Burnouts: NASCAR Set to Race at Naval Base Coronado

From Battleships to Burnouts: NASCAR Set to Race at Naval Base Coronado

July 23, 2025
In yet another example of NASCAR’s willingness to introduce new racing venues and broaden its stock car racing audience,
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San Diego to host NASCAR’s latest cup series innovation with a street race at Naval Base Coronado

San Diego to host NASCAR’s latest cup series innovation with a street race at Naval Base Coronado

July 23, 2025
UPDATE 3 - 7-23-2025: In celebration of the 250th anniversary of United States Navy, NASCAR will once again make history
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: A general view of racing during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Clash returning to Bowman Gray in 2026

NASCAR Clash returning to Bowman Gray in 2026

July 9, 2025
Today, NASCAR announced the Cook Out Clash will return to Bowman Gray Stadium as the opening exhibition event for the 2026
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 12: A detail view of NASCAR Mexico City signage during previews for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Mexico City at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 12, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Fiesta of Speed: Shane van Gisbergen and NASCAR Soar in Vibrant Mexico City Debut

Fiesta of Speed: Shane van Gisbergen and NASCAR Soar in Vibrant Mexico City Debut

June 17, 2025
Shane van Gisbergen stood tall on the highest Victory Podium step, wearing a traditional Mexican sombrero and spraying champagne
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 02: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota lead the field during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

2026 Clash to stay in the United States

2026 Clash to stay in the United States

May 7, 2025
Next season will end at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but where will it begin