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Published
July 3, 2020

Paint schemes go political as NASCAR season heats up

Political ads are not unheard of in NASCAR, but one driver's new primary sponsor, touting the re-election bid of President Trump, has drawn attention as the series wrestles with how to boost diversity.
Published
June 24, 2020

How Bubba Wallace ended up assigned to a garage stall containing a noose

Coronavirus protocols changed the way NASCAR decided which garages each team occupied at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
Published
June 22, 2020

NASCAR shows what it wants to be and finds out how far it has to go

Drivers' show support for Bubba Wallace show stock car racing is willing to change, but noose found hanging in Wallace's garage show that change won't come easy.
Published
June 20, 2020

NASCAR return to Talladega features new rules, new feuds and more fans

The Alabama track will admit up to 5,000 fans Sunday, while NASCAR will be on the lookout for the newly banned Confederate flag.
Published
June 18, 2020

NASCAR’s founders were hunted by the law. Supporting protests makes sense

Banning the Confederate flag is in line with the sport's history of defiance and dissent, and, with its roots tied to an anti-authority philosophy, it makes sense for NASCAR to be on the side of those seeking police reforms.

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Published
June 10, 2020

NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties

Auto racing series formally severs ties with what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism.
Published
May 28, 2020

Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory

Elliott closes out a frantic 12 days for NASCAR by racing to his first win of the season Thursday night in the rain-delayed event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Published
May 28, 2020

NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed to Thursday because of rain

Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
Published
May 25, 2020

Busch passes Cindric in overtime to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch overtakes Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race on Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Published
May 11, 2020

In The Pits: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returns

It has been 13 weeks since NASCAR opened its season with a visit by President Donald Trump to the Daytona 500. The series will resume in front of empty stands at Darlington Raceway on Sunday.