NASCAR NEWS

NASCAR today announced that Brad Moran has been promoted to NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director and Seth Kramlich will transition to the role of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Managing Director.

Phil managed Goodyear's NASCAR program from 1978 until his retirement in 2008.

Following a racial slur during an iRacing event on Easter day, Kyle Larson has both been suspended by NASCAR and his current Cup Series team, Chip Ganassi Racing.

"Once the decision was made to go that direction, we tested different lug nut options. With the loads on the larger wheels, we had to make sure that the wheel would remain securely fastened the car. The single lug, center lock design was the best way to accomplish this." said Probst in a statement.

NASCAR announced today 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.

NASCAR is hosting its last major test session of the Next-Gen race car before it hits the race track for the 2022 season this week.

Several NASCAR teams, tracks, and industry organizations have been approved for the Paycheck Protection Program set forth by the federal government in the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Fans will be treated to numerous Question & Answer sessions with a host of NASCAR drivers and noted personalities during Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth at Daytona International Speedway which will culminate with the 64th running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20.