NASCAR Technical Institute Launches New Welding Tech Program
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute(NASCAR Tech), has officially launched its new Welding Technology Training program, gathering with local dignitaries and employers for a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the campuses’ first class of welding students. The program is hailed as another achievement for workforce development efforts in the region and helps address the demand for
Zane Smith Wins in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 2022 Season-Opener
A 19-car incident as the field approached the white flag signaling one lap to go instead sent Friday night’s NEXTEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway into overtime where 22-year old Californian Zane Smith won under caution over defending series champion Ben Rhodes. A nearly 16-minute red flag was
Rookie Austin Hill Captures NASCAR Xfinity Series Victory at Daytona International Speedway
Austin Hill nosed ahead of AJ Allmendinger moments before a last-lap caution period at Daytona International Speedway to earn his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory in Saturday’s Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300. The caution froze the field with Hill declared the winner in his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start with Richard Childress Racing. In
Rookie Austin Cindric Gets First NASCAR Cup Series Victory in Thrilling DAYTONA 500
On the 85th birthday of his car owner, Roger Penske, 23-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Austin Cindric beat Bubba Wallace to the finish line by .036 seconds in overtime to win Sunday’s 64th running of the DAYTONA 500. In a thrilling run to the finish in NASCAR’s new Next Gen race car at Daytona International
FRAM Announces Partnership with NASCAR’s Daniel Suárez
FRAM is excited to announce that it has finalized a partnership with driver Daniel Suárez for the 2022 season of the NASCAR Cup Series. Suárez will represent FRAM starting with the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA on February 17. Suárez, who will be competing in his sixth season this year, will be driving the No.
NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Form Advisory Council
Previous and current NASCAR Cup Series drivers have formed the Drivers Advisory Council, which former competitor Jeff Burton will lead, according to published reports. The Council has a collective goal to “move the sport forward and conduct positive change.” The Board of Directors includes Kurt Busch, Austin Dillon, Denny Hamlin, Corey LaJoie, Joey Logano, Kyle
Busch Light Announces ‘Accelerate Her’ Program for NASCAR Drivers
Longtime NASCAR supporter Busch Light has announced a new program called “Accelerate Her” in an effort to bring more women into the sport. Busch Light has pledged to sponsor all eligible women NASCAR drivers—including Natalie Decker, Toni Breidinger, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Amber Balcaen, Brittney Zamora, Stephanie Moyer, and Melissa Fifield—through the program. “Why hasn’t a female won
Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Forms NASCAR Team
Legendary five-division world champion and boxing Hall of Famer Floyd “Money” Mayweather has partnered with sunglass giant Pit Viper to form The Money Team Racing (TMTR), which will make its NASCAR Cup Series debut with No. 50 Pit Viper Chevrolet at the Daytona 500 on February 20, 2022. Driver Kaz Grala will pilot the new
NASCAR Foursome To Become Road Warriors IMSA Style at Daytona
A quartet of NASCAR young guns will leave their stock cars at home to compete in next week’s IMSA sports car events at Daytona International Speedway to open the 2022 season. Austin Cindric, Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe and Hailie Deegan – all part of the Ford Performance program in NASCAR – will pair up in
NASCAR Announces Two Key Competition Personnel Promotions
NASCAR has announced that Brad Moran has been promoted to NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director, and Seth Kramlich will transition to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Managing Director. Most recently, Moran held the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Managing Director position. Kramlich moves to his new role after three years as NASCAR Xfinity Series Assistant
NASCAR Announces Next Gen Rules Configuration
NASCAR officials have announced the baseline rules configuration for the Next Gen vehicle set for its NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2022. A 670-horsepower target engine output and a lower-downforce four-inch rear spoiler will be used at short tracks, road courses, and intermediate-sized tracks. The announcement follows two days of organizational tests at Charlotte Motor
Fans to Get ‘Free’ First Look at NASCAR ‘Next Gen’ Cars on Jan. 11
In anticipation of the 2022 points-race debut of NASCAR’s ‘Next Gen’ car in NASCAR’s most prestigious race – the Feb. 20 DAYTONA 500 – fans can visit iconic Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to get a ‘FREE’ first look at the machines that will bring the ‘stock car’ look back to NASCAR. The World Center
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2022 Schedule
NASCAR has announced 13 races in the 2022 schedule for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, with additional dates and venues to be announced in the future. For the first time in series history, the season will kick off at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida on Saturday, February 12 as part of the track’s “World Series
2022 NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series Schedules
NASCAR has announced the 2022 schedules for both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. “For the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series, we loved the idea of being able to deliver new road courses to both schedules and a short track for the Camping World Trucks while still returning
Daytona International Speedway’s NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Races Set for 2022
The 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedules were announced today, and like they have for many years, both series will kick off their respective seasons at iconic Daytona International Speedway. The NextEra Energy 250 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will go off on Friday, Feb. 18 while the Beef. It’s
NASCAR Cup Series to Visit Los Angeles in 2022
NASCAR has announced that the Clash—NASCAR’s prelude event to the Daytona 500—will take place at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 6, 2022. The event will be the first NASCAR race held inside the iconic Los Angeles stadium since it opened in 1923. The Clash at the Coliseum is positioned as a signature
NASCAR Announces 2022 Nascar Cup Series Schedule
NASCAR has announced the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The slate spans 39 total events, including the previously announced Clash, set for February 6, 2022, at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the first time in series history. The NASCAR Cup Series will visit another track for the first time at World Wide Technology Raceway
Daytona 500 and Coke Zero Sugar 400, Pivotal 2022 NASCAR Cup Races
The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced recently, and like 2021, the Daytona 500 will kick off the season, while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be the final race of the regular season. The 64th annual Daytona 500 is set for Presidents’ Day weekend, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. It will mark the 41st straight time (dating
NASCAR Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2021
The NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR have announced the inductees for the Class of 2021, the 12th class inducted into the program since its inception in 2010. The first class with three members instead of five comprises Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer, and Mike Stefanik (more on the inductees below). • Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Names John Ferguson as Chief Human Resources Officer
NASCAR has announced that John Ferguson has been hired to lead human resources strategy for the sanctioning body as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Ferguson will oversee NASCAR Human Resources and provide strategic leadership around talent acquisition, employee engagement, and culture development. For nearly a decade, Ferguson served in