From NASCAR.com NASCAR and ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the Chicago Street Race. ABB becomes the first Official Partner of NASCAR Impact, the sanctioning body’s platform driving NASCAR’s mission to strengthen its communities and contribute to aContinue reading “NASCAR announces EV protoype”
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IROC poised to make a return with Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffmann
From Adam Stern for Sports Business Journal: Race Team Alliance Chair Rob Kauffman and NASCAR HOFer Ray Evernham have teamed up to purchase the IROC brand in a bid to revive the iconic racing series. Details on their exact plans for the series are scant, but the duo plan to announce this morning that theyContinue reading “IROC poised to make a return with Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffmann”
Kurt Busch announces retirement
From Kurt Busch on Twitter: The doctors have come to the conclusion that it is best for me to “shut it down” for this season. Even though have made solid gains since I have been working with top specialists, and the team at Toyota Performance Center, I’m still not 100% and I’m still not clearedContinue reading “Kurt Busch announces retirement”
North Wilkesboro Speedway to return in 2023
From North Wilkesboro Speedway: In the midst of revitalizing historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, Speedway Motorsports will bring grassroots racing back to the famed .625-mile short track in August and October of 2022, officials announced today at a press conference at Bristol Motor Speedway. Produced by XR Events, Racetrack Revival will be a multi-week grassroots racingContinue reading “North Wilkesboro Speedway to return in 2023”
Corey LaJoie to miss Michigan NASCAR race due to COVID protocols
From NASCAR.com: Corey LaJoie will miss this weekend’s race at Michigan International Speedway due to COVID-19 protocols, Spire Motorsports announced Thursday afternoon. “Due to COVID-19 protocols, Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, will be unavailable to participate in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 and will not travelContinue reading “Corey LaJoie to miss Michigan NASCAR race due to COVID protocols”
Bob Jenkins passes away at age 73
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Veteran radio and television broadcaster Bob Jenkins, a former “Voice of the 500” inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2019, died Aug. 9 at age 73 after a valiant fight with cancer. The voice of the Liberty, Indiana, native was heard globally over five decades onContinue reading “Bob Jenkins passes away at age 73”
NASCAR bans the Confederate flag
From NASCAR: “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry. Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The displayContinue reading “NASCAR bans the Confederate flag”
Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race
From Richard Petty Motorsports on Twitter: Tomorrow night at @MartinsvilleSwy, @BubbaWallace will run a special #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme promoting racial equality. #CompassionLoveUnderstanding As I wrote on Sunday, I would have never believed anyone who told me that a NASCAR team would be running a paint scheme is support of a progressive cause like Black LivesContinue reading “Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race”
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