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This week’s SBJ article explores Val Ackerman’s career milestones, the growth of influencer brand Good Good Golf, innovations in women’s sports merchandise, the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship cohort, and the promotional push behind the IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., while highlighting the expanding sports betting market for the WNBA.
NASCAR is exploring the possibility of adding points‑paying events outside North America for the 2032 season, with venues in Canada, England, Asia, and the Middle East under discussion. The move follows a recent race in Mexico City and a media‑rights agreement that runs until 2031.
A look at the circulating speculation about next year's NASCAR calendar, from possible street‑race revivals to tracks that may be left off the lineup.
NASCAR continues its tradition of adding fresh or returning races each season, with the San Diego Street Circuit and Chicagoland Speedway recently back on the calendar, while CEO Steve O'Donnell hints at future expansions into the Pacific Northwest, Canada and Europe.
Alex Bowman has announced that the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season will be his final full‑time year, signing a one‑year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports to finish his career in the No. 48 Chevrolet.
NASCAR’s comeback to Chicagoland Speedway attracted 2.1 million viewers on TNT Sports, eclipsing the prior week’s Sonoma broadcast and ranking among the summer’s strongest cable audiences
NASCAR chief Steve O'Donnell has hinted that the Chicago Street Circuit could make a comeback on the 2027 Cup Series schedule, reviving a venue that last hosted races from 2023 to 2025. While the series is also eyeing Chicagoland Speedway, the final decision remains unsettled.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hints at a 2027 NASCAR return to Naval Base Coronado after a successful 2026 event, while Kevin Harvick remains skeptical about repeating the format.
The 2026 Sonoma race weekend attracted fewer fans than prior years, with the Cup Series averaging 1.8 million and the O’Reilly Series peaking at 1.231 million, a figure bolstered by a World Cup scheduling clash.
NASCAR’s first event on an active U.S. military base in San Diego featured thrilling competition, notable crashes, and a victory by Corey Heim, leading the sport to consider extending the race beyond a one‑off.
NASCAR’s debut on an active military base in San Diego delivered a chaotic yet electric weekend, crowned by Corey Heim’s first Cup victory and hints of a 2027 return.
Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Michigan NASCAR Cup Series race delivered a 17% increase in viewership compared to last year, reaching 2.07 million viewers. The growth coincides with a shift in measurement methodology and notable gains at other tracks.
A specially painted IndyCar bearing the late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch’s No. 18 will debut at the 2026 Indianapolis 500, driven by Romain Grosjean in a tribute that fuses two racing worlds.
The latest Nielsen‑style ratings show a modest decline for the All‑Star Race, while NASCAR prepares to move its next five events to Amazon Prime, beginning with the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte.
The weekend saw NASCAR’s Cup Series draw nearly two million viewers on FS1, while IndyCar’s road race on FOX attracted over half a million, highlighting the diverse audience for American racing.