Steve Phelps on the new rules package for 2019 and future changes
Next year, NASCAR has a shiny new rules package that’s set to go into effect.
17 of the 36 races: Horsepower will be reduced from 750 to an ideal 550. The engine spacer will be reduced to .922-inch versus the current 1.17-inch hole.
Read MoreNASCAR president Steve Phelps discusses a pending overhaul of the NASCAR schedule
NASCAR is very open to anything that is desired by the fans
NASCAR has a long list of negatives surrounding it. But, there’s a lot of positives under that some sanction.
“The racing product is as good as we’ve seen,”
Read MoreWill Brian France return to the position of NASCAR CEO?
In 2003, Brian France was appointed the role of NASCAR CEO by his father Bill France Jr.
Brian France steered the company through several changes in the previous 15 years. Of those include multiple changes of the entitlement sponsor.
Read MoreFormer NASCAR President steps down
NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been named NASCAR President, effective October 1, 2018. Brent Dewar has elected to step down and will remain with the company through the end of the 2018 racing season, transitioning to a senior consulting and advisory role in 2019.
Read MoreFollowing the single greatest detrimental action to stock car racing in history … Will Brian France be suspended?
Big decisions are pending for NASCAR on Tuesday during their darkest week in years
Half of the NASCAR fanbase through a party yesterday. The weren’t celebrating the first win by driver Chase Elliott.
Read MoreStefanyshyn to Take International Lead; Probst, Bobo, Prime to Vice President
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 31, 2018) – NASCAR today announced that Gene Stefanyshyn will lead the sport’s international efforts as Senior Vice President and Chief International Officer, John Probst has been promoted to Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development,
Read MoreIn 2019 the support class will be named the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series
NASCAR, Camping World expand partnership, provide Gander Outdoors entitlement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR® and Camping World have expanded their agreement to provide Gander Outdoors naming rights to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
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. Jill Gregory has been promoted to executive vice president &
Read MoreThe NASCAR entitlement sponsor could be an entirely different presentation in 2020
That’s good news.
On Tuesday, NASCAR announced a 1-year extension with Monster Energy. This renewal came after multiple extensions and a whole lot of stress in the NASCAR office.
NASCAR is one of the few sports that elects to change their name every few years.
Read MoreMonster Energy will continue entitlement sponsorship deal of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup 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 Monster Energy partners through 2019.
Read MoreBefore 2005, Phelps was a senior executive for the NFL
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2018) — NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer.
Phelps will oversee all NASCAR commercial and media operations. This role was previously held by Brent Dewar prior to his promotion to president last year.
Read MoreCassidy, Seigler take key International Posts; Former driver Ben Kennedy assumes Camping World Truck Series leadership role
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2018) – NASCAR today announced key leadership appointments across its growing international business landscape and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Jim Cassidy has been named to the new leadership position of Chief International Officer,
Read MoreCoca-Cola NASCAR sponsorship continues; 21 NASCAR tracks have Coca-Cola
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2018) – Coca-Cola, International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and NASCAR today announced an extension to each of its long-standing partnerships. Coca-Cola, an iconic global brand, will continue its deep-rooted history in the sport by engaging racing fans across NASCAR’s three national series and 12 ISC-operated race tracks.
Read MoreClick n’ Close joins Richard Petty Motorsports with Darrell Wallace Jr
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November. 3, 2017) – Click n’ Close™, a division of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., has entered into official partnership agreements with the sanctioning body, NASCAR, and one of the most iconic race teams in the sport, Richard Petty Motorsports.
Read MoreBrent Dewar becomes President of NASCAR – 4th person in history to take the role
President of NASCAR effective immediately. Dewar, who joined NASCAR as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2014, becomes only the fourth person in the sport’s history to hold the designation of President of NASCAR.
Dewar’s promotion to President is in following with NASCAR Chairman &
Read MoreNASCAR Sprint Cup Series Renamed Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Monster Energy for Premier Series Entitlement of NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series
Watch the video below as NASCAR CEO Brian France and Mark Hall, Chief Marketing Officer of Monster Beverage Co. announce the deal in Las Vegas.
Read MoreNobody, yet. NASCAR Hasn’t Signed New Title Sponsor for 2017 – NASCAR Sprint Deal Expires in 2016
We still don’t know who is going to sponsor NASCAR in 2017. NASCAR has stated they are speaking to several interested companies, but nothing has been signed.
UPDATE: NASCAR Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Monster Energy
UPDATE 2: New NASCAR Logo Announced –
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