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
Richard Childress and Barrett-Jackson to Auction No. 3 Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet to Assist COVID-19 Relief Efforts
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress will auction an original No. 3 Chevrolet during the Barrett-Jackson Online Only May 2020 Auction to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts across the United States. The sale of the Dale Earnhardt-driven race car marks the first time Childress has parted with an original Earnhardt car from his collection. Bidding for the car will
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
Pro Racing Rules for 2020
The top professional racing series, while they’re only a small percentage of the total racing universe, represent the trends that get passed down to other grassroots level divisions.
The 2020 Daytona 500 – Which Side Were You On?
In 2018, I got the chance to attend the Daytona 500 as part of a good friend’s bachelor party. We had a blast that weekend watching the race and seeing Austin Dillon take his first Daytona 500 win in an exciting last lap. That was my first time at Daytona International Speedway and the experience
Denny Hamlin Defends Daytona 500 Championship
In a double-overtime finish, Denny Hamlin edged out Ryan Blaney to win consecutive Daytona 500s and his third in five years.
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).
