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In a CNBC 'Closing Bell' interview, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell and USA Sports President Matt Hong outlined how strategic partnerships will be pivotal to maintaining NASCAR’s competitive edge and expanding its reach across automotive and sports markets.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will feature a 14‑race 'Chase' format, beginning with the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington on September 6, and will be televised across USA Network, NBC and streamed on Peacock and Fubo.
Four‑time champion Jeff Gordon says NASCAR must blend innovation with its storied past, preserving heritage tracks while expanding into new markets to win over younger fans.
NASCAR’s CEO Steve O’Donnell explains how driver confrontations and rivalries are deliberately cultivated to boost fan engagement, while insisting crew members stay out of disputes.
NASCAR chief executive Steve O’Donnell embraces post‑race driver rivalries as essential to the sport’s appeal, yet he insists that crew members stay out of disputes to protect safety.
NASCAR’s chief executive Steve O'Donnell described the series as ‘miserable’ while outlining the financial pressures and lack of parity that have eroded the sport’s appeal, signaling a push for sweeping changes.
NASCAR chief executive Steve O'Donnell admits the sport’s recent changes alienated core fans, sparking backlash, and details a plan to rebuild loyalty through midweek races, enhanced weekend experiences, and a unified fan identity.
NASCAR chief executive Steve O'Donnell explains why driver confrontations, rather than crew scuffles, are welcomed as part of the sport’s storytelling, and how Carson Hocevar’s aggressive style exemplifies the drama that keeps fans engaged.
NASCAR is preparing to bring its distinctive brand of racing to Europe, building on the success of its Europe Series at Brands Hatch and drawing inspiration from Formula One’s global strategy.
NASCAR’s CEO outlines plans to bring the sport’s signature fun‑filled style to Europe, starting with a test race that could open the door to a permanent series.
NASCAR will end stage breaks immediately when a natural caution occurs with ten or fewer laps left in Stage 1 or Stage 2, a move designed to reduce caution laps and increase green‑flag action, announced by CEO Steve O’Donnell after fan feedback from the Brickyard 400.
NASCAR will limit laps run under caution when ten or fewer laps remain in Stages 1 or 2, declaring the caution itself the stage break and using scoring loops and video replay to determine the top‑10 finishers.
NASCAR will debut a rule change this weekend that ends stage breaks early when a caution occurs within ten laps, aiming to cut caution laps and deliver more green‑flag racing for fans.
NASCAR is introducing rule changes that will end stages early when cautions occur with ten or fewer laps remaining, reducing laps under yellow and increasing on‑track action for fans.
NASCAR will test a revised stage‑break procedure at Iowa Speedway in 2026, ending stages early when few laps remain and using the caution period itself as the break, a move driven by fan feedback and intended to boost on‑track action.
NASCAR will implement new stage‑break procedures this weekend at Iowa Speedway, ending stages at caution when few laps remain and using a green‑and‑white checkered flag to signal the leader, a change driven by fan feedback and intended to increase green‑flag action.
NASCAR is set to reshape the 2026 season with shorter stages during late cautions, a return to historic tracks, and a championship format that rewards consistency, all under a more open leadership style.
NASCAR will shorten caution periods in stage races starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway, ending stages early when a caution occurs within the last ten laps and awarding points based on position at that moment.
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell outlines a plan to turn the series into a broadcast staple by winning over younger fans, improving driver communication and reinforcing the sport’s identity.
NASCAR’s record‑breaking broadcast agreement is being questioned by longtime insiders who argue the series is neglecting the on‑track product that once defined its appeal.
NASCAR’s leadership clarified that the France family has no intention to sell the sport, even as antitrust litigation and leadership turnover create uncertainty.
NASCAR taps a UFC veteran to lead its global expansion, targeting new markets while promising innovation at home
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.
NASCAR announced aerodynamic changes for the August 29 Cup Series event at Daytona International Speedway, shortening the rear spoiler and lowering horsepower to reshape racing dynamics.