USAC, NASCAR Announce New Partnership in Youth Racing
In an effort to continue to grow the motorsports community and offer unique opportunities to kids and families, USAC and NASCAR have teamed up to form the NASCAR Youth Series, which will debut as the quarter midget series brand starting in 2023. This new series will be recognized as a NASCAR Regional Series and will
Jessica Fickenscher Named Executive Director for 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race
Speedway Motorsports executive Jessica Fickenscher has been named Executive Director for the upcoming May 21, 2023, NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. A 23-year veteran with the company, Fickenscher will add planning, community relations and stakeholder coordination surrounding All-Star Race week to her current role as Chief Experience Officer for Speedway Motorsports. In addition
NASCAR Announces 2023 Schedules for all Three National Touring Series
NASCAR has announced the 2023 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During the organization’s 75th anniversary season, NASCAR’s national series will visit a mix of history-rich venues, short tracks, and road courses, including the already announced Chicago Street Race (overseen by Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese). “As we prepare to
NASCAR Names Julie Giese as President of Chicago Street Course
NASCAR has announced that Julie Giese—the current President of Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona—has been appointed to oversee operations for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first-ever Chicago Street Course, which will take place July 1–2, 2023. While Giese will immediately begin work on several key initiatives in Chicago, she will also continue to oversee all day-to-day
Austin Dillon Grabs NASCAR Cup Playoff Spot With Coke Zero Sugar 400 Victory 
With a huge assist from Richard Childress Racing teammate Tyler Reddick after a rain delay of more than three hours, Austin Dillon forced his way into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff and broke Martin Truex Jr.’s heart. Dillon’s victory in Sunday’s rain-delayed Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway—his first of the season and
Construction to Begin on State-of-the-Art NASCAR Productions Facility
NASCAR has announced that construction will begin on a state-of-the-art production facility later this summer. The 58,000-square-foot space will adjacent to the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina. The new facility will house approximately 125 NASCAR Productions and Motor Racing Network (MRN) employees, with additional room to expand operations. The facility will be outfitted with
Camping World to End 14-Year Title Sponsorship of NASCAR Truck Series
Camping World—the Lincolnshire, Illinois-based provider of recreational vehicles and related components—has announced the company will end its 14-year sponsorship of the NASCAR Truck Series. The news was announced on Twitter by Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis, who stated, “What an amazing opportunity it’s been. [Fourteen] years, over 30 race entitlements, over 35 drivers sponsored, and some of
Darlington Raceway Signs First NASCAR Owned Track NIL Deal With Grayson McCall
Darlington Raceway has announced an agreement with Coastal Carolina University standout quarterback Grayson McCall.
ENASCAR College Iracing Series Announces Four-Race Fall Schedule
NASCAR has announced the fall season of its eNASCAR College iRacing Series, which is the largest collegiate esports league in North America.
Chicago to Host First-Ever NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in 2023
NASCAR has announced the NASCAR Cup Series will race on the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1–2, 2023. The first-ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race will take place July 2, and be preceded by an IMSA-sanctioned race, which will run July 1. The specific IMSA series will be announced at a later date. Officials will
NASCAR Technical Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Skilled Trades Training
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
Acclaimed Documentary on NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Races into Theaters on June 29 for One Night
Tickets are on sale now for ROWDY, the acclaimed documentary providing a special look at Kyle Busch’s unmatched talent and singular determination to win at everything while giving candid insights from family, friends and NASCAR personnel on his life and career. Busch confronts his physical limits when he sustains a potentially career-ending wreck in 2015,
Phoenix Raceway to Host 2023 NASCAR Championship
Phoenix Raceway is going to host the NASCAR Championship in the year 2023. The championship races for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series West.
NASCAR Technical Institute Wins “Best Place to Work”
NASCAR Technical Institute wins award for “Best Place To Work” in Iredell county as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
NASCAR Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023
NASCAR has announced the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The three-person group—the 13th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010—consists of two Modern-Era inductees, Matt Kenseth and Kirk Shelmerdine, and one Pioneer inductee, Hershel McGriff. In addition, Mike Helton was named the recipient of
VP Racing Fuels and the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Partner on Sustainable Fuel Development
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to be a Technical Partner of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, as an exclusive supplier of racing fuel and partner in sustainable fuel development. “VP Racing Fuels is excited to join the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series as Technical Partner and exclusive supplier
NASCAR Announces Nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s (NHOF) Class of 2023, a group that will comprise the first Hall of Fame ballot in two years following the pandemic. Lesa France Kennedy joins the Landmark Award ballot, an award given for outstanding contributions to the sport. Award winners are also eligible
NASCAR, Hendricks Motorsports Announce Le Mans Entry
NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have announced their intention to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the special Garage 56 entry in 2023. The entry will be a modified version of the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 race car and is a collaboration of NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet, IMSA, and Goodyear. “From the early
NASCAR Announces Two Key Executive Leadership Moves
NASCAR has announced two key executive leadership moves, promoting Steve O’Donnell to chief operating officer and returning Ben Kennedy to the Competition team where he will assume a key leadership position as senior vice president, Racing Development & Strategy. As COO, O’Donnell will continue to provide oversight of all NASCAR Competition and Racing Operations, while
NASCAR’s Richard Childress Pledges 1M Rounds of Ammunition to Ukraine
NASCAR owner Richard Childress recently made headlines after pledging that he’d help donate 1 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine to help in their war against Russia. Childress is a member of Ammo, Inc.’s board of directors, and reached out to chairman Fred Wagenhals shortly after hearing Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky ask for ammunition rather than