David Pearson Passes at Age 83
David Pearson passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 83. Among his 105 victories, Pearson was the only living series winner at Thompson (1969). New Jersey short…
Read moreNew England Patriots Safety Patrick Chung to Drive Pace Car in Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
Two-time Super Bowl-winning safety to lead the field to green for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on July 22 at 2:00 p.m. at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. LOUDON,…
Read moreNASCAR Diversity Internship Program Welcomes Largest Class Since Inception
More Than 30 College Students to Begin Internship Roles Across the Sport DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2018) – The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) will welcome its largest class…
Read moreLovin’ Every Minute of It! Loverboy Headlines NASCAR Pre-Race Concert
Iconic Canadian rock band to kick off the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on July 22 at 11:00 a.m. LOUDON, N.H. – Race fans will really be “Working for…
Read moreNASCAR Launches Youth Esports Series On iRacing
Youth Series Designed to Cultivate Young, Diverse Talent Worldwide DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) – NASCAR announced today the formation of a youth esports racing series, the first esports competition…
Read moreNASCAR Productions Prevails at 2018 Sports Emmy Awards
“100,000 Cameras” Documentary Series Honored for Second Consecutive Year DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) –- NASCAR Productions took the checkered flag for Outstanding Social TV Experience at last night’s 39th Annual…
Read moreNASCAR and the Arbor Day Foundation Announce New Community Tree Recovery Initiative
Trees to be Planted Across Race Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters; NASCAR Supports Preservation of Environment Through Year-Long Effort Daytona Beach, Fla. (April 20, 2018) — As Earth Day approaches this weekend,…
Read moreNASCAR Announces Key Marketing & Media Leadership Promotions
Gregory to Executive Vice President; Jung and Herbst to Vice President DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 12, 2018) – NASCAR today announced several leadership promotions across its marketing and media operations.…
Read moreMonster Energy to Remain Entitlement Sponsor of NASCAR Premier Series Through 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 10, 2018) – NASCAR® and Monster Energy have signed an agreement that will extend the entitlement sponsorship of NASCAR’s premier series. The extension keeps NASCAR and…
Read morePhelps Elevated to Chief Operating Officer
Industry Leader Will Oversee All Commercial and Media Operations DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2018) – NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been promoted to the role of chief operating…
Read moreWeather Postpones All On-Track Activity at Martinsville Speedway Until Monday
Alpha Energy Solutions 250 is scheduled to run at 11 a.m. EST, followed by the STP 500 at 2 p.m. EST. All activity at Martinsville Speedway for Sunday, March 25, has been postponed…
Read moreNASCAR to Expand In-Car Camera Live Streams on Twitter in 2018
Beginning This Summer, Fans to ‘Ride Along’ with One Driver Via @NASCAR for 15 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Races DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2018) — NASCAR® announced today it will live-stream…
Read more‘Case’ Study: NASCAR, Busch Beer Announce Return of Busch Pole Award
Anheuser-Busch’s Busch Beer Becomes ‘Official Beer of NASCAR,’ Fastest Qualifier to Earn Busch Pole Award DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2018) — NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch announced today a multi-year agreement that welcomes…
Read moreTruex Claims First Pole of the Season
Defending Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex, Jr. captured the pole during Gatorade Pole Day. Truex’s third-place finish last fall was his best at ISM Raceway. 2009 was…
Read moreAxalta Strengthens Presence In Sport, Returns As Official Partner
Multi-Year Agreement Makes Axalta ‘Official Paint Partner of NASCAR’; Axalta Has Long History of Success Driving Business in NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 17, 2018) — NASCAR and Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), announced today…
Read moreNASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace’s Journey to First DAYTONA 500 to be Featured on Facebook Watch
‘Behind the Wall: Bubba Wallace’ to Premiere February 15; Rookie Set to Become First African-American Driver in DAYTONA 500 Since 1969 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2018) — As Darrell “Bubba” Wallace…
Read moreNASCAR Fans to Race Live on Social Media in Sunday’s Hashtag 500
‘Daytona Day’ Promotion Gives Fans the Chance to Win Memorabilia from the 2018 DAYTONA 500 Live During the Race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2018) — As the countdown continues to Daytona…
Read moreNASCAR Launches All-New Fantasy Game for 2018 Season
NASCAR Fantasy Live enhancements inspired by stage racing format DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2018) — Following a successful first season of stage racing, NASCAR® today announced a new fantasy game inspired…
Read more2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Five NASCAR Legends
Byron, Evernham, Hornaday, Squier, Yates Officially Enshrined DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2018) — Five NASCAR icons – two drivers, a crew chief/owner, an engine builder/owner and a broadcaster – were…
Read moreJulian Maha, The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide: A Perfect Fit
2017 Winner Embodies Ideals Upon Which Award, The NASCAR Foundation are Based LAS VEGAS (Dec. 1, 2017) – The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide honors the…
Read moreMartin Truex Jr. Wins 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship
Jones Takes Sunoco Rookie of the Year; Toyota Captures Manufacturers’ Title DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2017) – Following a long and winding road, Martin Truex Jr. finally owns the biggest…
Read moreGoodyear And NASCAR Extend Historic Partnership
Goodyear Remains Exclusive Tire Supplier Across All Three National Series; Renewed Multi-Year Agreement Extends Six Decades of Partnership DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2017) – NASCAR and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
Read moreNASCAR Announces Start Times for 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2017) – Together with FOX, NBC, race teams and tracks, NASCAR today unveiled 2018 race start times and network coverage for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup…
Read moreNASCAR Chevrolet Diversity Scholarship Honors Innovators
Four Students Awarded $20,000 in Total Scholarships; Treated to VIP Race Experience at the Texas Motor Speedway Daytona, Beach, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2017) – Four students were recognized for their accomplishment in…
Read moreNASCAR Statement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2017) – “Sports are a unifying influence in our society, bringing people of differing backgrounds and beliefs together. Our respect for the national anthem has always been…
Read moreNo. 14 Haas Automation Ford Racing: Clint Bowyer New Hampshire Race Report
Clint Bowyer Scores Seventh at New Hampshire Haas Automation Driver Earns 11th Top-10 of Season Date: Sept. 24, 2017 Event: ISM Connect 300 (Round 28 of 36) Series: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series…
Read moreHaas Automation/Monster Energy Racing: Kurt Busch New Hampshire II Race Report
Kurt Busch Finishes Disappointing 37th at Loudon Haas Automation/Monster Energy Driver Involved in Multicar Accident; Now 15th in Points Date: Sept. 24, 2017 Event: ISM Connect 300 (Round 28 of 36) Series: Monster…
Read moreMobil 1 Racing: Kevin Harvick New Hampshire II Race Report
Harvick Finishes 36th at New Hampshire Mobil 1 Driver Involved in Accident, 10th in Points After Second Playoff Race Date: Sept. 24, 2017 Event: ISM Connect 300 (Round 28 of 36) Series: Monster Energy…
Read moreBusch 12-Pack: Kyle Makes it a Dozen Career Wins at NHMS
Kyle Busch sneaks through trouble in Stage 2 and cruises to victory in ISM Connect 300 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race LOUDON, N.H. – Already the all-time leader…
Read moreMile Kyle: Busch Takes Top Spot for Sunday’s ISM Connect 300
Kyle Busch takes the pole position for the second straight week in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 LOUDON, N.H. – Kyle Busch, the winningest driver in…
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