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Tom Friend

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Tom Friend across Nascar, Basketball.

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Val Ackerman’s Legacy and the Rise of Women’s Sports Business

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.

Aug 17, 2026

NASCAR’s Golden Gate Bridge Race Idea Stalled by Logistical Hurdles

A look at how NASCAR explored a race on San Francisco's iconic bridge, the challenges that emerged, and what it means for the sport's expansion plans.

Jun 29, 2026

NASCAR’s Golden Gate Bridge Dream Stalls Over Logistical Hurdles

NASCAR once considered a race on San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, but traffic concerns and course design issues led to the idea’s cancellation.

Jun 29, 2026