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9/20/2026, 4:05:58 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Kyle Larson takes championship lead at Bristol

By Dustin Albino For the first time since the end of June, there‘s a new leader atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Reigning champion and two-time Bill France Cup holder Kyle Larson emerged from 500 chaotic laps at Bristol Motor Speedway a single point clear of the field. In the opening stage, Larson appeared to […]

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8/8/2026, 9:25:22 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

The NASCAR Foundation announces finalists for 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children‘s organizations in their communities. The NASCAR Foundation‘s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation‘s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes […]

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7/5/2026, 9:48:04 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Classic at Le Mans ends with Andrew Jordan claiming the overall victory

The inaugural running of the HSR NASCAR Classic at Le Mans has concluded after three races at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe. JC France, grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., won Race #1 in a 2014 NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Camaro wrapped to look like the Garage 56 NASCAR entry. But on Sunday, it was all Andrew Jordan as he swept the day with victories in Race #2 and Race #3. He was driving ...Keep reading

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7/5/2026, 5:28:57 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Andrew Jordan wins NASCAR Classic Race #2 as Kurt Busch podiums at Le Mans

After JC France's dramatic win in the first race of the weekend at the historic Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, the NASCAR stock cars from across the decades were back on track on Sunday. Driving the No. 15 PEAK Toyota Camry from 2013, Andrew Jordan rebounded after a heartbreaking loss in Race #1, where his car slowed to halt while leading on the final lap. Driving the car Clint ...Keep reading

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7/5/2026, 5:39:38 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

JC France wins wild NASCAR Classic race at Le Mans

As part of the Le Mans Classic, NASCAR stock cars from across the decades are competing at the historic track, but it was fitting that a Camaro wrapped to look like the Garage 56 NASCAR entry -- and driven by a member of the founding France family -- found its way to Victory Lane. J.C. France, grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., drove a 2014 NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Camaro with the Garage ...Keep reading

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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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