NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
NASCAR today announced the appointment of 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 across the NASCAR industry.
NASCAR Announces Competition Personnel Promotions
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.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame gets its ‘Coach’ Joe Gibbs
Last November, on the eve of his team fielding an unprecedented three of the four cars eligible for the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series championship trophy, Joe Gibbs sat alongside his team’s former driver – now championship rival team owner – Tony Stewart and reminisced about their time together as they previewed the next day’s season finale.
President Trump Will Attend and be Grand Marshal for the DAYTONA 500
President Trump is expected to arrive at about 1:30pm prior to the start of the Daytona 500 which starts at 2:30pm at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR Teams and Drivers Donate Thanksgiving Day Meals
Several NASCAR teams, drivers, sponsors, and race tracks gave the gift of meals to those in need ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
NASCAR Returns to Racing May 17th at Darlington
NASCAR announced Thursday an initial short-term schedule, beginning with a NASCAR Cup Series race May 17 at Darlington Raceway, to mark the return to the track for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic brought sports to a halt in the middle of March.
NASCAR Increases Entries Allowed For Xfinity & Trucks Series Temporarily
For Xfinity Series and Gander Trucks races for which there is no qualifying scheduled to give teams the opportunity to earn their position in the starting lineup, the field size will be expanded to a maximum of 40 participants in each series to allow additional opportunities for teams to race.
Country Music Star Jake Owen to Perform at NASCAR Awards Show
Multiplatinum-selling entertainer Jake Owen will perform during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration event this Thursday, Dec. 2 in downtown Nashville.
NASCAR Announces 2022 Clash Format at the LA Coliseum
NASCAR today announced the qualifying elements and race format for the first-ever Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, the unprecedented 150-lap main event highlighting two days of racing action at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 5 and Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022.
NASCAR Announces Changes at Atlanta Due to COVID-19, Still Plan to Race
As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation develops nationally and across local markets where we race, NASCAR remains in daily consultation with public health officials and other prominent sports and entertainment properties.