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5/20/2026, 4:33:57 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Kurt Busch to Compete in the Historic Sportscar Racing 2026 NASCAR Classic at Le Mans

2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch announced that he will compete in the 2026 Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear at Circuit de la Sarthe, near Le Mans, France. The event runs from July 2-5 and will celebrate 50 years since NASCAR‘s first attempt in the 24-hour race. HSR is […]

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5/19/2026, 8:28:23 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, Landmark Award

NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The three-person group — the 17th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 — consists of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips. In addition, Lesa France Kennedy was named the recipient of the Landmark […]

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5/19/2026, 3:11:50 PMRACER — NASCAR

Kurt Busch to compete in HSR 2026 NASCAR Classic at Le Mans

Kurt Busch will compete in the 2026 Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) NASCAR Classic at Circuit de la Sarthe, near Le Mans, France. The event runs from July 2-5, and will celebrate 50 years since NASCAR’s first attempt in the 24-hour race.Busch, who collected 34 victories throughout his NASCAR Cup Series...

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4/26/2026, 2:10:02 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

The France family dynasty: A history of NASCAR leadership changes

Most of you reading this probably know the story of how NASCAR began. From bootleggers on dirt roads to amateur stock car racing organizations with a loose semblance of structure, and then a history-altering  meeting at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach. 36 men were in that fateful 1947 meeting and one of them was Bill France Sr. -- the founding father of the National Association for ...Keep reading

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4/26/2026, 1:40:33 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Steve O'Donnell and Ben Kennedy represent new era of NASCAR leadership

The promotions of Steve O'Donnell and Ben Kennedy are not an extension of the status quo, but instead, aim to be the start of something new for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. O’Donnell has taken over as Chief Executive Officer from Jim France, the youngest son of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. Kennedy, the great-grandson of the elder France, is now serving as Chief ...Keep reading

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4/25/2026, 9:04:41 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Transcript: Jim France, Steve O'Donnell, Ben Kennedy

NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Saturday, April 25, 2026 An Interview with: Jim France, Steve O’Donnell, Ben Kennedy THE MODERATOR: I’d like to bring up NASCAR chairman Jim France and executive vice president Lesa Kennedy for some opening remarks. JIM FRANCE: I’m a little embarrassed by the video because it’s difficult to take credit for other people’s hard […]

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4/24/2026, 7:55:48 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift

NASCAR boss Jim France is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but he will remain as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and majority owner of NASCAR. The news was confirmed by the Sanctioning Body on Saturday morning at Talladega. France, who turns 82 later this year, took over the position from nephew Brian France in August, 2018, after Brian France was arrested on suspicion of ...Keep reading

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4/24/2026, 7:13:00 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR to name Steve ODonnell CEO, Jim France steps back, Kennedy to be COO

NASCAR CEO and chairman Jim France, the son of the man who founded the league nearly 80 years ago, is relinquishing his role as CEO and being replaced by current NASCAR president Steve O‘Donnell, according to multiple industry sources. O‘Donnell will become the first non-France family member to lead the most popular form of motorsport […]

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1/21/2026, 7:19:07 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Jack Roush honored with NASCARs prestigious Bill France Award of Excellence

NASCAR presented team owner and motorsports innovator Jack Roush with the Bill France Award of Excellence, recognizing his decades-long impact on the sport and his ongoing commitment to competition, innovation, and leadership at the highest level of stock car racing. The Bill France Award of Excellence is NASCAR‘s most prestigious honor, reserved for individuals who […]

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1/9/2026, 2:43:24 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR open to outside investors?

The Frances have always remained steadfast in their commitment to keep NASCAR private, but a bruising past few months have tested that resolve. … The lawsuit and its aftermath have heightened the sense that the France family may be more open to outside investors to the sanctioning body. NASCAR has allowed private equity firms to […]

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12/11/2025, 4:56:12 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

NASCAR chair defends charters; plaintiffs rest

NASCAR chairman Jim France explained how advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model.

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12/11/2025, 2:12:04 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Day eight of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit

The eighth day of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw NASCAR Chairman Jim France conclude his cross-examination before the defense (NASCAR) called its first witness. NASCAR’s attorneys have stated that they hope to wrap up their arguments by end of day Friday. Witnesses called to the stand during Wednesday’s session were NASCAR executive vice president and […]

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12/11/2025, 1:35:02 AMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR’s France reiterates his resistance to permanent charters

Finishing his testimony under cross-examination, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France said he wasn’t comfortable agreeing to permanent charters because he didn’t know what the future of the sport would look like.

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12/5/2025, 12:26:14 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

NASCAR boss called 'brick wall' on revenue model

The attorney for the two teams suing NASCAR portrayed series chairperson Jim France as "a brick wall" in negotiations over the new revenue-sharing model that has triggered the Michael Jordan-backed federal.

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11/5/2025, 3:42:00 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR fan Kate ONeal wins 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation announced Kate O‘Neal as the winner of the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during Tuesday‘s NASCAR Awards Banquet in Scottsdale, Az. O‘Neal will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation going towards The Caring Link, a non-profit that provides brand new clothing, shoes, school supplies, food items, and toiletries […]

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11/3/2025, 10:55:52 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Dominant Phoenix performance ends in heartbreak for Denny Hamlin

By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin was three laps away from conquering his nemesis, the illustrious Bill France Cup trophy. It ended in bitter defeat during the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. After climbing out of the No. 11 car, Hamlin was greeted by fiancée Jordan Fish. The raw emotions from […]

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