Final weekend TV Ratings
While the F1 German GP was up big on ESPN (56.7%), the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio on NBC could not even beat the cable TV rating from last year. Not … Read More
Category: NASCAR Cup Series
ISC prez Saunders looking for new job
John Saunders ISC president John Saunders has been seen as approaching the end of his tenure, and Adam Stern/SBD sources say he could leave the company in the months after … Read More
NASCAR Pocono TV Rating
.@NBCSN earned a 1.6 overnight for yesterday's @GanderRV 400 @PoconoRaceway, down 11.1% from a 1.8 for last year's race. âž- NASCAR yesterday went head-to-head vs. IndyCar @Mid_Ohio, which was on … Read More
Jimmie Johnson gets new crew chief, but will it help?
Once a driver hits a certain age, they can change crew chiefs all they want, the driver won't win unless they luck out or get the infamous 'NASCAR Call' Johnson … Read More
Details of 2020 NASCAR Pocono doubleheader announced
Harvick at Pocono Next year‘s Pocono Raceway schedule will feature a longer weekend, shorter Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races but considerably more racing action at the 2.5-mile triangular track. … Read More
Hamlin Unveils FedEx Cares Paint Scheme
Hamlin livery for The Glen Fans might do a double-take when they see Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota Camry at Watkins Glen International next weekend. And that’s a good thing. … Read More
NASCAR officials modify ‘arm’s length’ rule for uncontrolled tire penalties
Brad Keselowski pitstop in Phoenix NASCAR officials redefined the guidelines for uncontrolled tire penalties Wednesday in an effort to make that element of pit-stop officiating less subjective. The change eliminates … Read More
Roush Fenway Racing Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Cyber Protection Giant Acronis
Acronis livery for Newman Roush Fenway Racing has announced a three-year partnership with Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection specializing in the development of on-premises and cloud-based backup, disaster … Read More
Moneylion to increase NASCAR involvement
.@MoneyLion today announced $160 million worth of new funding via partners including @CapitalOne, a move that'll allow it to increase its marketing in NASCAR. âž- MoneyLion says it is going … Read More
Moody’s rates NASCAR for first time
Moody's Investors Service has rated @NASCAR for the first time, as it examined what a combined NASCAR-ISC will look like. âž- Moody's: NASCAR stable to pay debt short term, but … Read More
NASCAR Loudon TV Rating
Loudon action NBCSN earned a 1.7 overnight rating for yesterday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods 301 at New Hampshire, up 6% from a 1.6 for last year's race. It … Read More
Will Bowman wad up a third car in today’s race?
Bowman had now wadded up two cars this weekend. Will he wad up his third in the race today? Alex Bowman wrecked his backup car in final Cup practice on … Read More
Stenhouse Jr. throws strike at Boston Red Sox game
It seems Ricky Stenhouse Jr. should have stuck to baseball rather than driving. Took some heat off of it didn’t want to hurt his hand. Great to finally get to … Read More
Pocono Raceway Fan Fest Driver Lineup Announced
Gander RV 400 Pocono Raceway will host the third annual Pocono Raceway Fan Fest from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 26. This year’s event is free for … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings
The on-site crowd at Toronto was decent this year IndyCar on NBCSN was up 13.8%. Sounds like a lot, right? Not really. The rating (0.33) was still so low a … Read More
NASCAR switching to 18-inch wheels
NASCAR Goodyear Tires After decades of using 15-inch diameter tires, NASCAR and Goodyear definitely will increase tire size diameter – probably to 18-inches – beginning in 2021 when the new … Read More
ISC Announces Merger Agreement With NASCAR Holdings, Inc. (2nd Update)
ISC facilities. Once deal closes the France Family, should they choose, can sell it all to Liberty UPDATE Wells Fargo has dropped International Speedway (ISCA -0.7%) to an Underperform rating … Read More