Chase Elliott is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
After working his way from the back of the pack to the front following an issue in pre-race inspection, Chase Elliott dominated the season finale at Phoenix Raceway to take the checkered flag and become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. After making his way into Championship 4 of the NASCAR Playoffs following a walk-off win at
NASCAR Reinstates Kyle Larson
NASCAR officials have reinstated Kyle Larson more than six months after his suspension for the use of a racial slur during an iRacing event. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) fired Larson on April 14, 2020, one day after NASCAR barred him indefinitely as part of a behavioral penalty. Larson was mandated to complete sensitivity training at
First Look at NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series Schedule
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced recently, and like 2020, the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious event, will kick off the season while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be the final race of the regular season. NASCAR officials released the 2021 Cup Series schedule Wednesday, introducing three new tracks, expanding to six road
Michael Jordan Joins NASCAR as a Team Owner
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has agreed to purchase a NASCAR Cup Series Charter. Bubba Wallace will be the driver for Jordan and his partner Denny Hamlin when the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season begins. Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time and current owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, will be the
NASCAR’s Steve Phelps Named to Board of Directors
NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France announced the appointment of NASCAR President Steve Phelps to the Board of Directors. Phelps becomes the fifth member of NASCAR’s Board of Directors, joining France; Lesa France Kennedy, Executive Vice Chair; Mike Helton, Senior Advisor to NASCAR; and Gary Crotty, Chief Legal Officer. “Steve’s unwavering leadership and dedication to
Ford Wins 700th NASCAR Race
Kevin Harvick swept the Dover Drydene 311 last Sunday by sweeping the stages and winning his seventh race of the year. In addition, Harvick clinched the regular season NASCAR Cup Series championship and Ford Performance’s 700th NASCAR win. “Congratulations to Edsel (Ford) and Ford on their 700th NASCAR Cup win,” said Doug Yates, president and
NASCAR’s 3 Top-Tier Series to Race Daytona’s Road Course on Same Weekend
NASCAR was already set to return to Daytona International Speedway in late August, but now the iconic venue is set to host a double dose of two exciting NASCAR weekends during the month, one with unprecedented twists, literally. NASCAR announced that, in addition to the scheduled August 28-29 doubleheader weekend featuring the Coke Zero Sugar
American Flat Track to Join NASCAR Cup Series
American Flat Track has announced the 2020 Charlotte Half-Mile doubleheader races will run Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 on the same weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400. This three-day racing extravaganza will be the first time in history these two historic motorsports will run races in the same market, at the same venue, on the
NASCAR Appoints New VP of Diversity and Inclusion
Just a week after banning the Confederate flag from its events, NASCAR has appointed industry veteran Brandon Thompson to the newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and initiatives designed to champion and enhance diversity
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021
NASCAR has announced the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and Mike Stefanik make up the Hall of Fame’s 12th class, and first with three members. In addition, Ralph Seagraves was named as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
Confederate Flag No Longer Allowed in NASCAR
On Monday, the only full-time African American driver in NASCAR’s Cup Series, Bubba Wallace, called for the auto racing body to ban Confederate flags from its events. Just two days later, NASCAR made it happen. “The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive
NASCAR Teams Return to Work After Being Deemed Essential
Although North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has been extended through May 8, NASCAR teams are allowed to remain open under the current state executive order announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper during a press conference earlier this week. “From the information that I have now, already under our state executive order, they can begin working
Yanmar Participates in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series
YANMAR America is the primary sponsor for the No. 38 Ford Mustang team and John Hunter Nemechek this weekend at the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. The virtual race will take place on the digitally recreated iconic NASCAR track, Bristol Motor Speedway, Sunday April 5th, 1:00 PM EST. This trying time has put everything on
NASCAR Technical Institute earns ACCSC “School of Excellence” Recognition
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), has just been awarded the most prestigious institutional achievement given by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Gear-Up Girl Event at NASCAR Technical Institute
Gear-Up Girl event at NASCAR Technical Institute aims to connect professionals and inspire female students. SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will also host a roundtable featuring a groundbreaking graduate.
NASCAR 2020 Guidelines and Event Dates
Updates have been announced for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series along with dates and tracks for the 2020 Dash 4 Cash and Triple Truck Challenge events.
Permatex Sponsors StarCom Racing Team at NASCAR’s Bristol Night Race
Permatex will be sponsoring the StarCom Racing Team at the 2019 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2019.
Melling Performance Returns to NASCAR
Melling Engine Parts will partner with Front Row Motorsports and Michael McDowell this weekend for the Firekeepers Casino 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR to Acquire ISC in Merger
International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has announced it entered an agreement for NASCAR to acquire the motorsports facility operator in a merger.
NASCAR Technical Institute Expands Free Summer Program Due to Demand
Mooresville campus prepares to welcome more high school juniors to its popular Ignite program.
