On Thursday, NASCAR CEO and Chairman Brian France spent the day in New York meeting with members of the Associated Press at the ASPE annual commissioners meeting. At the rally, France represented NASCAR and answered numerous questions regarding the future of the sport, as well as his controversial comments defending Republican candidate Donald Trump. He also commented on the current state of North Carolina in the recently passed transgender law. Brian France on finding a NASCAR title sponsor to replace Sprint: “We’re ahead of schedule, where normally these things take longer to do.” –APSE (@APSE_sportmedia) April 21, 2016 France expects…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins was back on the stand Thursday to testify in the fourth day of the explosive antitrust case that accuses NASCAR of being a monopolistic tyrant in violation of federal antitrust laws.Jenkins began his testimony Wednesday, and the fast-food franchiser said he was an avid NASCAR fan who fulfilled a longtime dream when he was finally able to own a car in America’s top motorsports series.AdvertisementBut he said he has lost $100 million since becoming a team owner in the early 2000s, even with a Daytona 500 victory in 2001. His love…
Some music never goes out of style.Amazon Prime Video tapped country star Eric Church and former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty to update the band’s classic “Up Around The Bend” to use as the theme for the streamer’s new coverage of NASCAR.More Variety“Working with Eric Church – an incredible artist who is a true NASCAR fan – and the legendary John Fogerty to put a new spin on his iconic hit gives our coverage a distinctive sound that matches the energy of the sport,” Stacey Rosenson, head of U.S. sports marketing at Prime Video, said in a statement. “Incorporating…
NASCAR released an official statement amid a lengthy rain delay at the Daytona 500. With the start time of the race having been advanced In order to try to avoid bad weather, the race started as scheduled at Daytona International Speedway at first. LEARN MORE: NASCAR Results Today: Hamlin Suffers Daytona 500 HEARTBREAK as Star Takes DRAMATIC Final Lap Victory LEARN MORE: NASCAR stars in WEIRD affair as TikTok sensation makes shocking appearance at Daytona 500 However, the the weather quickly began to changewith the rain beginning to fall, the clouds forming and the thunder rumbling. As a result, the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A top NASCAR executive returns to the stand Wednesday for a second day of testimony in the explosive antitrust case that accuses the largest motor sports series in the United States of being a monopolistic tyrant in violation of federal antitrust laws.NASCAR is being sued by 23XI Racing, owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, owned by fast-food franchiser Bob Jenkins. They were the only two organizations out of 15 to refuse to sign agreements last year on new charters, which are NASCAR’s version of…
Just how much animosity Dennis Hamlin a toward NASCAR was once again laid bare Tuesday morning as he completed his questioning and cross-examination in the 23XI Race And Motor sports at the forefront against NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.The cross-examination was conducted by Lawrence Buterman, NASCAR’s antitrust defense attorney, and their exchanges were emotionally charged, even while respecting court decorum.AdvertisementHamlin made several references to “we are not a monopoly like You are,” and the way he said “you” was conveyed in a way that could just as easily have gone through Buterman and directly to the France family.For example, Butterman attempted to…
THE Daytona 500 2025 was delayed a second time due to adverse weather conditions. The original start time of the race having moved forward by one hour Due to weather threats, the race started as scheduled at 1:30 p.m. ET. LEARN MORE: NASCAR Results Today: Hamlin Suffers Daytona 500 HEARTBREAK as Star Takes DRAMATIC Final Lap Victory LEARN MORE: NASCAR stars in WEIRD affair as TikTok sensation makes shocking appearance at Daytona 500 However, the cars quickly returned to pit road and put on their tarpaulins, with rain forecast. take the track only 11 laps after the planned 200. A…
Comedian Bert Kreischer will headline the first “Full Throttle Festival” in Daytona Beach, Fla., ahead of the 68th annual Daytona 500, with a full night of music, comedy and barbecue on the eve of the “Great American Race,” he and NASCAR announced Tuesday.The pre-race party will take place at the Ocean Center Convention Center in Daytona Beach on Saturday, February 14, featuring live musical performances from legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, Diplo’s country music project “Diplo Present Thomas Wesley” and country artist ERNEST, with Kreischer set to perform as one of the festival’s founders alongside live event producer Medium…
The very first points-paying system in NASCAR Series of cuts The race outside the United States in Mexico, at the Autodromo Hermanos RodrĂguez on June 15, 2025, is a great moment for the sport. For many fans, it’s a sign of NASCAR’s global growth. For others, especially on social media, it raised questions. It’s not about the drivers or the cars, but about security and logistics abroad.But lately, among NASCAR fans, the topic of safety in Mexico has been discussed in practical terms: security and logistical hurdles. It all started with a photo posted on X of armed personnel riding…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s bitter fight against NASCAR will head to federal court Monday in a jury trial that could tear America’s biggest motorsports series apart.Antitrust allegations made by Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports exposed salacious personal communications, NASCAR’s finances and deep contempt between some of the sport’s top executives and its participants.AdvertisementThree-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, who owned the 23XI alongside Jordan and less than a month ago saw the Cup Series championship slip through his fingers, warned this weekend that the gloves would be off during the two-week test in North Carolina’s Western District.Michael…