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NASCAR committed to breaking up tandem racing
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — During a recent test at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR experimented with competition changes designed to hinder the two-car drafts that have become the norm at restrictor-plate superspeedways. On Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France made the sanctioning body’s most definitive statement on the subject to date—one that is certain to please the majority of competitors and fans. “We would prefer to eliminate tandem racing in the manner it exists today,” … Read entire article »
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Brian France: Drivers know where the line is
By Reid Spencer,Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla.—In the aftermath of disciplinary action against Kyle Busch and a not-so-secret fine levied against Brad Keselowski, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France insisted that drivers know the dividing line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior, whether it involves driving or talking. NASCAR parked Busch for the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races at Texas two weeks ago, after Busch wrecked Camping World Truck Series championship contender Ron Hornaday Jr. under … Read entire article »
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Brian France elated about this year’s Chase
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Even though there’s no direct cause-and-effect relationship between NASCAR’s new points system and the closeness of this year’s Chase for the Sprint Cup, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France couldn’t be happier about how the Chase is playing out. “Obviously, I’m not sure we could be any more pleased with how the Chase is unfolding and, frankly, how the season has unfolded, with the level of competition, the … Read entire article »
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France says Moving races from Fox to Speed Not a Done Deal
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service SONOMA, Calif.—Even though Fox, the network that carries the first portion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule, confirmed recently it was considering moving some of its races to Speed, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said Sunday at Infineon Raceway that the question is still open. “We’re having a lot of discussions right now,” France told Sporting News before the Toyota/Save Mart 350. “We’re unsure where that’s going to go. We’re having good discussions, and they’re our partner for a long time. … Read entire article »
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France: NASCAR won’t define standards for driver behavior
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C.—Despite calls from several NASCAR drivers to define consequences for actions on and off the racetrack, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said the sanctioning body would continue to maintain a degree of subjectivity in the application of its rules. Questions arose as to NASCAR’s enforcement policies following incidents at Richmond involving Juan Pablo Montoya and Ryan Newman and at Darlington with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch, who escalated a wreck at the end of the Showtime Southern 500 into a confrontation on pit road. Harvick got out of his car and tried to punch Busch through the window of his car. Busch in turn shoved Harvick’s unattended car out of the way and into the pit road wall. NASCAR fined both drivers $25,000 and … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Announces New Marketing and Communications Department
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Following a comprehensive review of its communications function and public relations activity across the industry, NASCAR announced today that it will move immediately to create an Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) department that will better position the sanctioning body to lead best practices and provide overall thought leadership in the communications space for the entire industry. “Our sport has unique challenges and very diverse constituencies and it has become clear that NASCAR must be a catalyst in this space to help all stakeholders find greater value,” said Brian France, NASCAR’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This is a major investment for the company at a critical time and represents an elevation of this highly-important function for NASCAR … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Announces 2011 Schedules For Three National Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the 2011 schedule for its three national series, highlighted by several key changes for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “The adjustments and realignment of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule will make for an exciting race season next year,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. “The revised schedule provides better situated dates for the tracks, a more challenging lineup for the drivers and ultimately more intrigue for the fans.” … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Opens
By Reid Spencer, Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Appropriately, it was the unmistakable roar of unmuffled stock car engines that signaled the opening Tuesday of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a $195-million project that will bring race fans and their wallets to Charlotte. … Read entire article »
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A Q&A with NASCAR CEO, Brian France
THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. We’re joined by NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France. He will give a few opening comments and we’ll go into our normal Q&A session. BRIAN FRANCE: Good morning, everyone. One way or the other this weekend we’re going to make a little bit of history or a lot of history depending on how it goes. Jimmie Johnson could make history with his fourth consecutive championship, quite an accomplishment. We could make history if Jimmie has a problem and Mark Martin wins, he would be the oldest champion in NASCAR history to win a title. We could make history either way if Rick Hendrick, and he will, wins his ninth championship and ties Richard Petty. Either way, however it goes out this weekend, it will culminate … Read entire article »
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