Monthly Archives: October 2019

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Alex Bowman Needs Another Rally to Advance in Cup Playoffs

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – OCTOBER 18: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 18, 2019, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

With a second-place finish on Sept. 29 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, Alex Bowman did just enough to advance to the Round of 12 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Hauler Accident Doesn’t Slow New Hire Ross Chastain

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – OCTOBER 18: Ross Chastain, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 18, 2019, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Talk about an up-and-down week.

On Tuesday, Kaulig Racing announced the signing of Ross Chastain to a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series deal for the 2020 season.

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NASCAR Closes Merger with ISC

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Jim France Will Serve as Chairman & CEO, Lesa France Kennedy Will Serve as Executive Vice Chair in New, Unified Company Under Steve Phelps’ Leadership

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 18, 2019) – NASCAR today announced that it has successfully closed its acquisition of International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”), merging its operations into one, new company moving forward. The new company will remain based in Daytona Beach, Florida and will continue as NASCAR. As part of this process, ISC has been delisted from NASDAQ. 

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