WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 23, 2025) – Longtime NASCAR broadcaster, Doug Rice, a former National Sports Media Association (NSMA) board member, will be honored with NSMA’s Lifetime Achievement award, executive director Dave Goren announced today.
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NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award
- Busch and LaJoie join ballot for the first time; Wheeler up for Landmark nod
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
Noyle Johnson Group Presents Street Stock Hard Charger Award at Thunder Road
NASCAR Partners With Xfinity to Award One Point for Fastest Lap
by Austin Konenski, Motorsports Wire
Starting in 2025, NASCAR will introduce an unprecedented rule change to all three levels. On Tuesday morning, Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reported that NASCAR will partner with Xfinity to award one point to the driver with the fastest lap in a Cup, Xfinity, or Truck Series race. It will be called the “Xfinity Fastest Lap.” (more…)
Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award Won By Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 Pit Crew
Competing at the highest level in the NASCAR Cup Series demands an extraordinary effort and Alex Bowman’s No. 48 pit crew rose to the challenge during the 2024 Cup Series playoffs.
The team’s performance earned it the 2024 Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award, which is a testament to dedication and execution under pressure. (more…)
NMPA’s Most Popular Driver Award Narrows
2024 Most Popular Driver Award Starts October 28
Weatherford, Texas (October 28, 2024) – Voting for the 2024 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award opened Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Voting will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 22, during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies in Charlotte, N.C. (more…)
The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 18 at 6 p.m. ET
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2024) – Four inspiring NASCAR fans who are making a difference in children’s lives through local children’s organizations were announced today by The NASCAR Foundation as finalists for the 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The announcement, which was made live on Speedway with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, highlighted the volunteers’ commitment to improving the lives of children across the country.
Highmark Building Efficiency To Present Jason Sheppard Crew Chief Of The Race Award At Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday
Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Five Leaf Racewear Firesuits to Stafford Drivers
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the fourth consecutive season the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will support local driver’s safety at Stafford Speedway. Established prior to the start of the 2020 season by Quinn Christopher, the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will provide five Stafford drivers with a brand new Leaf Racewear Firesuit.