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Gene Stefanyshyn Selected to Lead NASCAR’s Innovation and Racing Development

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NASCARlogoVeteran Automotive Executive Brings Global Experience in Engineering Strategy, Product Development and Finance

NASCAR announced April 25, 2013 that Eugene (Gene) Stefanyshyn has been named Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development to drive continual improvements in racing performance. He will be based at NASCAR’s Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C.

In this role, Stefanyshyn will lead and shape NASCAR’s future approach to Competition by utilizing and developing innovations that advance the racing product and fan experience. Additionally, he will work in close collaboration with other NASCAR departments and industry stakeholders to develop a leading edge culture for NASCAR surrounding engineering and technology. Continue reading →

NASCAR Announces New Sprint Cup Road-Course Qualifying Procedure

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NASCARlogoNew Group-Based Format To Bolster Excitement For Sonoma, Watkins Glen

NASCAR announced today that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will implement the group-based road course qualifying procedure used in NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Touring Series competition during its road-course events at Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International. Under the new procedure, cars will qualify in groups instead of the traditional single-car qualifying runs held on oval race tracks.  Continue reading →

Robin Pemberton’s Perspective Heading into Las Vegas

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Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, speaks with the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, speaks with the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

After just two races into the season, NASCAR’s plate has already been filled with headlines surrounding the sport from many different directions, but the biggest news has been the introduction of the new generation six car giving more manufacturer identity on the track.

While everyone agrees this new car looks great, there are more questions about how well will it race – especially on the 1.5-mile tracks. The Kobalt Tools 400 in Las Vegas will give everyone their first chance to see this car in race conditions on the most common track on the circuit. And while many of us have our own perspective and point of view, it’s good to know the perspective of the executives at NASCAR as well.

NASCAR’s director of competition, Robin Pemberton met with the press this week and shared his perspective on a number of topics related to the generation six car, the tires, and the evaluation of fencing following the Nationwide series incident at Daytona. Continue reading →

All-Star Race Elevates Need for Speed

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allstar_13_250x150NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Tuesday a new format for the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Reinforcing the need for speed and going all out for the win, the format for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race that will put added emphasis on finishing well in each of the five segments. The sport’s annual classic is set for Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. (live on SPEED) at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The new wrinkle that should have the fans and the competitors excited: the running order at the completion of the fourth segment (Lap 80) will be repositioned based on the average finish for the first four segments directly behind the caution car prior to the opening of pit road for the mandatory four-tire pit stop. The order of the cars returning to the track will determine the starting order of the fifth segment. Running order ties will be broken by the finish of the fourth segment. This revision puts a premium on making all of the laps count leading up to the final 10-lap shootout with the race winner earning a $1 million pay day from Sprint. Continue reading →