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Verizon Puts NASCAR on the Fast Track

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020

Verizon to Bring Enhanced Wireless Connectivity as Official Wi-Fi Partner of 12 NASCAR Racetracks Over Next Three Years; Verizon Named Official Wireless Telecommunications and 5G Mobility Partner of NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2020) – Ahead of the iconic DAYTONA 500, NASCAR and Verizon announced today a multi-year partnership to modernize 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks and bring race fans, drivers and teams improved connectivity to enhance the at-track experience. The partnership designates Verizon as the Official Wireless Telecommunications and 5G Mobility Partner of NASCAR, as well as the Official At-Track Wi-Fi Partner of 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks. As part of this agreement, Verizon will work with NASCAR to upgrade its in-venue wireless communications service, starting with delivering improved Wi-Fi service in 12 racetracks, over the next three years. (more…)

President Donald Trump to Attend the 2020 Daytona 500

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Statement from Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile

“The DAYTONA 500 is one of the greatest events in sports and the prestigious season-opening event to the NASCAR Cup Series. Daytona International Speedway has been privileged to have hosted several sitting Presidents of the United States over our history. We’re honored that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has chosen to experience the pageantry and excitement of ‘The Great American Race’ by attending Sunday’s 62nd annual DAYTONA 500.” (Daytona PR)

Eric Jones Wins the Busch Clash, I Mean the Busch “Crash”

by Chuck AbramsFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020

This weekend was the start of the NASCAR racing season with the ARCA race that saw Michael Self towing the remaining cars across the finish line, with Hailie Deegan staying in line to record her first ever runner up position at Daytona. She tied Shawna Robinson and Erin Crocker for the best finish by a woman in ARCA history. (more…)

Daytona Bits: Social Speedweeks

by MikeFebruary 8, 2020February 3, 2020

DIS is continuing the largest and most expansive social media effort in NASCAR to further engage fans both at the Speedway and at home. Included in this effort are a special Twitter hashtag, DAYTONA 500 Tweet-Up featuring special surprise guests, promotion of the FREE DIS Mobile App, an onsite DAYTONA Rewards program, free DISINFO text alerts and more direct driver interactions than ever before. (more…)

DiBenedetto Ready For First Ride In The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang

by MikeFebruary 7, 2020

Matt DiBenedetto is set to take his first laps behind the wheel of the iconic Wood Brothers No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. And the gravity of that moment isn’t lost on him.

“I’ve been overly eager,” he said. “It’s been a long wait. I’m anxious to get going, super excited.

“It’s the best opportunity of my life.” (more…)

NASCAR and K&N Engineering Announce Multi-Year Official Partnership Renewal

by MikeFebruary 7, 2020

New Partnership to Evolve Longstanding NASCAR Relationship

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2020) – NASCAR and K&N Engineering announced a multi-year extension, continuing the company’s designation as the “Official Performance Filter of NASCAR®.” The renewed agreement solidifies K&N Engineering’s activation across the sport while evolving the longstanding partnership. (more…)

Daytona Bits: Multiple Drivers Vying for a Spot in the DAYTONA 500

by MikeFebruary 6, 2020February 3, 2020

This year’s edition of “The Great American Race” will include a number of drivers who must earn a spot in the starting lineup either through their qualifying time during Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented By Kroger or by racing their way in based on their finish in their Bluegreen Vacations Duel At DAYTONA qualifying race on Feb. 13. (more…)

Daytona Bits: New Faces in the Cup Series

by MikeFebruary 5, 2020February 3, 2020

Christopher Bell, Cole Custer, Tyler Reddick, Quin Houff, Brennan Poole and John Hunter Nemechek make up a talented NASCAR Cup Series rookie class for 2020. The last driver to win the DAYTONA 500 in their first start was Trevor Bayne in 2011. (more…)

Daytona Bits: Final Full-Time Season for Jimmie Johnson

by MikeFebruary 4, 2020February 3, 2020

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, who has won two DAYTONA 500s in his career (2006, ’13), will compete in the first race of his 19th and final full-time NASCAR season in the DAYTONA 500. (more…)

MOTORTREND GROUP AND NASCAR JOIN FORCES FOR THE ALL-NEW SPORTS DOCUSERIES NASCAR ALL IN: BATTLE FOR DAYTONA

by MikeFebruary 4, 2020

—NASCAR ALL IN: BATTLE FOR DAYTONA to World Premiere on MotorTrend’s Subscription Streaming Service Monday, February 10, 2020—

(Los Angeles and Charlotte) – MotorTrend Group, a Discovery company, and NASCAR announced today a new partnership to create NASCAR ALL IN: BATTLE FOR DAYTONA, a bold new sports documentary series chronicling the commitment, struggles and sacrifices of drivers, their teams and families in the chase for greatness at the biggest race of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series™ season, the DAYTONA 500^®. The all-new, limited series produced by NASCAR Productions will world premiere every Monday beginning Monday, February 10, 2020, on the MotorTrend App, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world. (more…)