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Jan 30 2014 - 1:31pm

Have NASCAR's Attempts to Appeal to Younger Fans Done More Harm Than Good?

As NASCAR Chairman of the Board Brian France gives his annual State of the Sport address, the third generation leader of America’s premier racing series finds himself at the helm of a sport in the midst of change and searching for the answers to...

Jan 30 2014 - 1:00pm

New Chase Format Announced

NASCAR announced a new championship format today that will put greater emphasis on winning races all season long, expands the current Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field to 16 drivers.............

Jan 30 2014 - 12:00pm

Skittles to return to NASCAR on the #18

The Skittles brand will make its comeback to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the 2014 season on the #18 JGR Toyota in two races.............

Jan 30 2014 - 10:00am

Hall of Fame Inducts Five More Legends

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire ServiceCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Completing the circle for two families; honoring one of the most charismatic drivers NASCAR racing has ever known; recognizing one of the true pioneers of motorsports; and enshrining one of the...

Jan 30 2014 - 9:45am

Skittles Rainbow Returns to NASCAR with Kyle Busch

CHARLOTTE -- The Skittles brand ¬ made by Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, Inc. ¬ will make its comeback to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the 2014 season as part of Mars, Inc.’s longtime partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing. The Skittles No. 18 Camry will...

Jan 30 2014 - 9:24am

Sponsors Big News for MWR

CHARLOTTE -- Michael Waltrip Racing announced an expanded sponsorship roster for 2014 today during the annual Charlotte Motor Speedway media tour. The announcement included:• Aaron’s enters its first year as a full-season NASCAR Sprint Cup sponsor on...

Jan 29 2014 - 9:26pm

Blake Shelton's speech inducting Dale Jarrett into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

BLAKE SHELTON: Honored to be here, everybody, and I didn't think this was going to be an emotional deal for me until the airplane ride over here to Charlotte today, and so I decided, I got to thinking about what this is and what it means to...

Jan 29 2014 - 4:26pm

NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION HAS STAR POWER

A brother, a contemporary, a rival, a colleague and a friend all took the stage to induct this year’s Class of 2014 into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.Richard Petty, Waddell Wilson, Harry Gant, Humpy Wheeler and Blake Shelton talked the fifth class – Maurice...

Jan 29 2014 - 4:19pm

iNSIDE SCOOP: Key Word? Excitement

During the annual Media Tour prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season opener at Daytona next month, there’s always a feeling of anticipation, eagerness and…yes, excitement.A few years ago, the word of the week was “appreciate.” This year, it’s...

Jan 29 2014 - 3:51pm

Day 3: Team Penske Adds Sponsors, More Races for Blaney

By Ron Lemasters Jr.CHARLOTTE -- Team Penske announced today that 20-year-old Ryan Blaney will expand his driving duties for its championship-winning program beginning in 2014. The third-generation driver will compete in 15 NASCAR Nationwide Series...