NASCAR Honoring Frontline and Military Heroes Alike in NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 26: An American Flag is displayed during pre-race ceremonies prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Industry-wide platform to kick off with 2020 Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 at the Brickyard

Beginning this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and running through July 31, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces and frontline healthcare heroes as part of this year’s expanded NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola – an industry-wide opportunity to recognize and thank those who have gone above and beyond to keep society safe and healthy.

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NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

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NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs; 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs. 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – NASCAR today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brandon Thompson to the newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and initiatives designed to champion and enhance diversity across the NASCAR industry.

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Rising Talents Deegan, Daniels and O’Leary are Carrying the Torch for Women in Motorsports

Hailie Deegan, Brehanna Daniels, and Breanna O’Leary
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of Hailie Deegan’s season-opening victory in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series West at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend was that she doesn’t consider the victory big news just because she’s a young woman.

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NASCAR Drivers Put It All on the Line in 2018 NASCAR Playoffs Campaign

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Live-Action Creative to Showcase Playoff Drama and Storylines;

Fans to Register for Chance to Win New Trucks from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  – For 16 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ drivers, the start of the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs means one thing: it’s all on the line. Continue reading

NASCAR, Race Teams and Twitter Unveil New Hashtags and Emojis for the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs

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Customized Emojis for All 16 Playoff Drivers Will Be Displayed on Race Cars

Beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  – To celebrate the 2018 NASCAR Playoffs™, NASCAR®, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ race teams in collaboration with the Race Team Alliance and Twitter have unveiled customized hashtags and emojis for all 16 drivers competing for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship™. Continue reading