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Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary Exhibit Opens at NASCAR Hall of Fame

CUTLINE: (From left) NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley, Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris, NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy and NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin cut the ribbon on the Darlington Raceway 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Mark Martin unveil display that pays tribute to the history and heritage of the Track Too Tough to Tame

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Darlington Raceway’s 75^th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame officially opened Tuesday with the help of two of the greatest drivers ever to race the Track Too Tough to Tame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (Class of 2010) and Mark Martin (Class of 2017) joined NASCAR and Darlington Raceway dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the exhibit paying tribute to the greatest races, competitors and milestones in the track’s storied history.

“This was a fitting way to unveil this incredible exhibit and begin Darlington Raceway’s 75^th Anniversary celebration,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “The NASCAR Hall of Fame does a first-class job honoring the rich legacy of our sport, and we look forward to all of the fans enjoying an exhibit that highlights everything that has made Darlington Raceway Too Tough to Tame throughout the past 75 years.”

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NASCAR Hall of Fame Welcomes Rudd, Edwards and Moody to the class of 2025

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

NASCAR royalty made its way to uptown Charlotte Friday night to welcome and honor the newest class of NASCAR royalty. The sport’s heroes and legends gathered at the NASCAR Hall of Fame to formally induct the Hall’s esteemed class of 2025 – racing greats Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody, from Taunton, MA. (more…)

Ex-Ozarks Racer Going into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

February 7, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers.

Edwards only entered the elite Cup Series in 2004 — a mere 67 races before Rudd ended his 32-year career — so the two never got a chance to know one another. (more…)

The ‘Outrageously Dependable’ NASCAR Partnership

February 4, 2025

DALLAS (Feb. 4, 2025) – The most tenured team partnership in all of NASCAR continues unabated in 2025. Interstate Batteries, the leading replacement battery brand in the United States, has signed a multi-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to continue their partnership well into a fourth decade.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser Set for Iconic Reunion

October 22, 2024

NASCAR Hall of Famer to Pilot Illustrious No.8 at Florence Motor Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2024) Times may change, tradition rolls on which is why Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser are reuniting to bring back one of the most recognizable paint schemes in racing history. The NASCAR Hall of Famer will drive the historic No. 8 Chevrolet with the iconic Bud King of Beers paint scheme once again for a limited series of Late Model Stock Car Races in 2024 and 2025. The paint scheme will make its return to the track for the first time in 17 years on November 23, 2024 when Earnhardt Jr. competes in the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series to Race on the Streets of Chicago for the First Time

June 29, 2023

For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when the NASCAR Cup Series debuts against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the Grant Park 220 on Sunday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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NASCAR Cup Series Heads To Nashville To ‘Boot-Scoot And Boogie’ In Music City

June 21, 2023June 26, 2023

After soaking up the only off weekend of the season, the competitors in the NASCAR Cup Series prepare for one of the schedule’s most unique tracks in Nashville Superspeedway with this Sunday’s Ally 400 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). The D-shaped, concrete oval that stretches 1.33-miles, is the longest concrete surface track on the 2023 schedule and will have drivers and team dancing to find the perfect set-up in their cars for this weekend.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Sonoma Raceway

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Busch’s bid for a third title seems more and more likely

For the first time since 2010-2011, the Richard Childress Racing organization has put up back-to-back seasons (2022-2023) of at least three NASCAR Cup Series wins. Over the last two years, the one common denominator in the RCR Victory Lane celebrations has been crew chief Randall Burnett, who has led Tyler Reddick to three wins in 2022, and now has led veteran Kyle Busch to three wins this season.

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NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Announces 2023 Class

May 31, 2023

Daytona Beach, Fla. (May 31, 2023) NASCAR announced today its 22^nd NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) class welcoming undergraduate and graduate students to NASCAR. The class of 37 students completed orientation during the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend in Charlotte. Many in the group had the opportunity to experience their first NASCAR race, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Hendrick Motorsports and the Motor Racing Network facilities. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

May 25, 2023

As it has each year for nearly a decade, the NASCAR community will come together to formally honor and recognize the United States Armed Forces during Military Appreciation Month through the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program.

This marks the ninth season of NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola celebrating the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members and their families through a multitude of at track integrations, original content features and fan engagement opportunities.

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