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France steps down as NASCAR’s chief executive officer

May 2, 2026 The Associated Press

Talladega, Ala. — NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O’Donnell. France will remain as NASCAR’s chairman and his majority ownership stake will not […]

Next Gen car brings even more change to NASCAR

February 16, 2022 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Larson balanced a car seat on a suitcase while the thick strap from another bag pulled tight around his neck. Both his kids were spinning on the metal stanchions outside […]

Look Ahead — 2022 Newcomer of the Year: Next Gen car will reboot NASCAR

December 29, 2021 Cory Lavalette

North State Journal’s Newcomer of the Year is often either a teenager or 20-something who bursts on the North Carolina sports scene on an inevitable path to superstardom or a new coach brought in to […]

Cup Series All-Star race pulled from Concord, NASCAR wants 30K fans at Bristol

June 15, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in […]

NASCAR takes breath, prepares for next steps

June 3, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE— There is finally a break in this weird, new world of NASCAR after nine races over 16 days in three different states. Brad Keselowski lucked into a pair of wins, new favorite son Chase […]