History of NASCAR in Timeline
NASCAR is a top-ranked American auto racing sanctioning and operating company, primarily known for stock car racing. Founded in 1948 by Bill France Sr., it's a major spectator sport in the US. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races annually across numerous tracks in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe.
1903: Historic Race Between Ransom Olds and Alexander Winton
In 1903, a historic race occurred between Ransom Olds and Alexander Winton at Daytona Beach, marking the beginning of its prominence in land speed records.
1905: Records Set on Daytona Beach Road Course
Between 1905 and 1935, 15 records were set on the Daytona Beach Road Course.
1933: Repeal of Prohibition
In 1933, the repeal of Prohibition impacted moonshine runners, but their popularity endured, leading to improved cars and races for pride and profit, especially in the rural Southern United States.
1933: Securities Act of 1933 referenced in Bitconnect lawsuit.
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1935: Records Set on Daytona Beach Road Course
Between 1905 and 1935, 15 records were set on the Daytona Beach Road Course.
1935: Bill France Sr. Established Races in Daytona Beach
In 1935, Bill France Sr. established races in Daytona Beach, aiming to attract spectators and ensure fair payouts for racers. This initiative proved successful and laid groundwork for the later formation of NASCAR.
1935: William France Sr. Moved to Daytona Beach
In 1935, Mechanic William France Sr. moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, from Washington, D.C., to escape the Great Depression and familiarize himself with land speed record attempts.
March 8, 1936: Drivers Gathered at Daytona Beach
On March 8, 1936, a collection of drivers gathered at Daytona Beach, Florida, with coupes, hardtops, convertibles, and sports cars to compete in an event to determine the fastest cars, and best drivers. Milt Marion was declared the winner, and a young Bill France placed 5th.
1936: Daytona Beach Synonymous with Fast Cars
By 1936, Daytona Beach had become synonymous with fast cars. Drivers raced on a 4.1-mile course consisting of beach and highway stretches connected by tight turns.
1936: William France Sr. entered the Daytona Event
In 1936, William France Sr. entered the Daytona event, finishing fifth.
January 1947: France Announced Foundation of NCSCC
In January 1947, Bill France announced the foundation of the "National Championship Stock Car Circuit" (NCSCC). The season would begin in January 1947 at the Daytona Beach track, and conclude in Jacksonville the following December. The winner of the 1947 NCSCC season would receive $1,000 and a trophy.
December 14, 1947: France began talks for the formation of NASCAR
On December 14, 1947, Bill France began talks with racers and promoters at the Ebony Bar in Daytona Beach, Florida, leading to the formation of NASCAR.
February 15, 1948: NASCAR Hosted its First Event
On February 15, 1948, the sanctioning body hosted its first event at Daytona Beach. Red Byron beat Marshall Teague in the Modified division race.
February 21, 1948: Formation of NASCAR
On February 21, 1948, the talks that began on December 14, 1947, culminated in the official formation of NASCAR.
June 19, 1949: First NASCAR Strictly Stock Race
On June 19, 1949, the first NASCAR "Strictly Stock" race was held at Charlotte Speedway, won by Jim Roper after Glenn Dunaway's disqualification. The division was later renamed the "Grand National" division in 1950.
1950: Renaming of the "Strictly Stock Division"
In 1950, the "Strictly Stock Division" was renamed the "Grand National" division.
July 1, 1952: First NASCAR competition outside the US
On July 1, 1952, Buddy Shuman won a 200-lap race in Stamford Park, Ontario, Canada, marking the first NASCAR competition held outside the United States.
1953: International Speedway Corporation founded.
International Speedway Corporation (ISC) was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1953 to construct and manage tracks at which NASCAR holds competitions.
1954: NASCAR became a Stock Car Sanctioning Body on the Pacific Coast
In the spring of 1954, NASCAR, under Bob "Barky" Barkhimer, became a stock car sanctioning body on the Pacific Coast.
August 16, 1963: Smokey Cook drove an MG to a 17th-place finish.
On August 16, 1963, Smokey Cook drove an MG to a 17th-place finish in the International 200 race.
1971: Grand National Series became Winston Cup Series
Starting in 1971, the Grand National Series became known as the Winston Cup Series as a result of sponsorship by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
1972: The beginning of NASCAR's 'modern era'
In 1972, the season was shortened from 48 races to 31 and this year is acknowledged as the beginning of NASCAR's 'modern era'.
1981: CASCAR Super Series Founded
In 1981, the CASCAR Super Series was founded, which would later become the NASCAR Canada Series.
1982: Modern Series Incarnation Begins
In 1982, the modern incarnation of what is now the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series began, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Brewing's Budweiser brand.
1984: Series Renamed Busch Grand National Series
In 1984, the series was renamed the Busch Grand National Series, which was later shortened to the Busch Series.
1985: Modern Division Operating
In 1985, the modern division of the Whelen Modified Tour began operating as the Winston Modified Series.
1990: Release of "Days of Thunder".
The movie "Days of Thunder" was released in 1990, which portrays NASCAR racing.
1994: SuperTruck Series Announced
In 1994, NASCAR announced the formation of the NASCAR SuperTruck Series presented by Craftsman.
1994: Renamed Featherlite Trailers Modified Series
In 1994, the series was renamed the Featherlite Trailers Modified Series.
1995: First SuperTruck Series Race
In 1995, the first race of the NASCAR SuperTruck Series took place.
1996: Series Renamed Craftsman Truck Series
In 1996, the series was renamed the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to emphasize Craftsman's involvement.
1998: SAFER Barrier in use.
In 1998, the impact-absorbing "SAFER Barrier" had been in use as early as 1998, but NASCAR hesitated to install those walls out of concerns that they may bring about unintended consequences of aggravating the crashes, and possibly because of the effort needed to clean up the debris from the damaged walls.
October 2000: Turner Sports acquires digital rights to NASCAR.
In October 2000, Turner Sports acquired the digital rights to NASCAR and took over its website, which features news, information, and interactive features surrounding its series.
2000: Deaths of Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin and Tony Roper lead to safety reviews.
In 2000, the deaths of Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin, and Tony Roper led NASCAR to revisit the idea of decreasing the G-forces a driver sustained during a crash. The "kill switch" throttle was mandated, along with the requirements of an anti-spill bladder in fuel cells.
2001: Dale Earnhardt's death prompts NASCAR to implement safety improvements.
In 2001, Dale Earnhardt's death prompted NASCAR to implement the SAFER barrier and consider improvements to driver safety. NASCAR required all drivers to use the HANS device (Head And Neck Support Device).
2001: Kevin Harvick's First Busch Series Title
In 2001, Kevin Harvick won his first Busch Series title, racing for Richard Childress Racing. He was placed in the Cup Series due to Dale Earnhardt's death.
2001: Cup Series Consists of 36 Races Over 10 Months
Since 2001, the Cup Series season has consisted of 36 races over 10 months.
2002: Over 9,000 drivers licensed by NASCAR.
In 2002, NASCAR had licensed over 9,000 drivers to race at all levels, showcasing the extensive reach and participation within the sport.
2003: NASCAR standardizes rules for AutoZone Elite and Grand National divisions.
In 2003, NASCAR standardized rules for its AutoZone Elite and Grand National divisions regional touring series to permit cars in one series to race against cars in another series in the same division. The top racers in each series will race in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown to determine the annual champions.
2004: Mexico T4 Series Sanctioned
In 2004, NASCAR began to sanction a mini stock racing series in Mexico, known as the Mexico T4 Series.
2004: Original Chase Format
In 2004, NASCAR utilized a postseason format, referred to as "The Chase", where a single points cutoff and reset would take place at the end of the 26-race regular season.
2004: Nextel Communications Took Over Sponsorship
In 2004, Nextel Communications took over sponsorship of the premier series, formally renaming it the Nextel Cup Series. The "Chase for the Nextel Cup" was also developed.
2005: NASCAR announces AutoZone Elite Division discontinuation
In 2005, NASCAR announced the discontinuation of the AutoZone Elite Division after the 2006 season due to trouble securing sanctioned tracks and escalating costs.
2005: NASCAR includes a race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
In 2005, NASCAR included a race at the Mexican road course Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the Nationwide Series schedule.
2005: NASCAR television ratings begin to drop.
In 2005, NASCAR saw its television ratings begin to drop, prompting discussion about expanding into international markets.
2005: Release of "Herbie: Fully Loaded".
The movie "Herbie: Fully Loaded" was released in 2005, which portrays NASCAR racing.
December 2006: NASCAR Announces New Series in Mexico
In December 2006, NASCAR announced the creation of a new series in Mexico, the NASCAR Corona Series (now Mexico Series), replacing the existing Desafío Corona Series, to begin in 2007.
2006: Jimmie Johnson's First Cup Series Championship
From 2006 to 2010, Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive Cup Series drivers' championships, the most consecutive in NASCAR history.
2006: Kevin Harvick's Second Busch Series Title
In 2006, Kevin Harvick won his second Busch Series title, racing three cars for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and his own race team.
2006: NASCAR Buys CASCAR Super Series
In 2006, NASCAR bought out the CASCAR Super Series, which led to the formation of the NASCAR Canada Series.
2006: Toyota joins NASCAR's ranks.
In 2006, Toyota announced they would be joining NASCAR's ranks, which could increase the price of putting a car on the track. They won races off performances from Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.
2006: AutoZone Elite Division discontinued after the 2006 season.
The AutoZone Elite Division was discontinued after the 2006 season. The discontinuation occurred due to having trouble securing NASCAR-sanctioned tracks to successfully host AutoZone Elite Division events, plus escalating costs of competing and downsizing of the Division in recent years.
2006: Release of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby".
The movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" was released in 2006, which portrays NASCAR racing.
May 2007: NASCAR Addresses "Buschwhacker" Controversy
In May 2007, NNS director Joe Balash confirmed that NASCAR was exploring options to deal with the Buschwhacker controversy, where Cup Series drivers were running in and dominating the Nationwide Series.
2007: Anheuser-Busch Sponsorship Ends
At the end of 2007, Anheuser-Busch's sponsorship of the series expired.
2007: NASCAR sees greatest drop in ticket prices.
Between 2005 and 2007, NASCAR also saw the greatest drop in tickets prices observed in over a decade.
2007: NASCAR adds race in Montreal at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
In 2007, NASCAR added a race in Montreal, Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to the Nationwide Series schedule.
2007: NASCAR adopts unleaded fuel.
In 2007, NASCAR adopted the use of unleaded fuel in all three of its top series.
2007: NASCAR debuts the Car of Tomorrow.
In 2007, NASCAR debuted the Car of Tomorrow, which had a higher roof, wider cockpit, and the driver seat was located more toward the center of the vehicle to improve safety.
2007: Expanded chase
In 2007, NASCAR expanded "The Chase" from ten to twelve drivers, eliminating the 400-point cutoff, and giving a ten-point bonus to the top twelve drivers for each of the races they have won out of the first 26.
2007: NASCAR Corona Series Begins
In 2007, the NASCAR Corona Series began in Mexico, replacing the Desafío Corona Series.
2007: Release of "Ta Ra Rum Pum".
The movie "Ta Ra Rum Pum" was released in 2007, which portrays NASCAR racing.
2008: NASCAR includes a race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
In 2008, NASCAR included a race at the Mexican road course Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the Nationwide Series schedule.
2008: Nationwide Insurance Becomes Sponsor
In 2008, Nationwide Insurance became the sponsor of the series, replacing Anheuser-Busch.
2008: Wrongful death lawsuit against NASCAR settled.
In 2008, it was revealed that a wrongful death lawsuit against NASCAR stemming from the crash of a company plane was settled for $2.4 million.
2008: Series Come Together
In 2008, the Busch North series and the Busch East Series came together as east and west divisions under sponsorship from Camping World as the Camping World Series.
2008: Premier series became the Sprint Cup Series
In 2008, the premier series title name became the Sprint Cup Series, as part of the merger between Nextel and Sprint.
2008: NASCAR originally scheduled to adopt unleaded fuel.
NASCAR was originally scheduled to adopt the use of unleaded fuel in all three of its top series in 2008.
2009: Series Becomes Camping World Truck Series
In 2009, the series was renamed the Camping World Truck Series.
2009: NASCAR Kinetics established.
NASCAR Kinetics was established in 2009 with the mission of connecting college students nationwide to NASCAR.
2010: Jimmie Johnson's Fifth Cup Series Championship
From 2006 to 2010, Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive Cup Series drivers' championships, the most consecutive in NASCAR history.
2010: K&N Filters Takes Over Sponsorship
In 2010, K&N Filters took over the sponsorship of the east and west divisions.
2010: NASCAR partners with iRacing to launch sim racing esports series.
In 2010, NASCAR officially sanctioned its first sim racing esports series, partnering with iRacing to form the NASCAR iRacing.com Series. The champion of the series receives prize money and a championship trophy at Homestead.
2010: NASCAR television ratings continue to decline.
In 2010, NASCAR saw television ratings drop 10% from the year before, which was down 33% off its peak in 2005.
2010: Nationwide Cars Adopt COT Design
In 2010, the Nationwide cars adapted somewhat to the "Car of Tomorrow" (COT) design used by Cup cars, with different bodies from the Cup Series.
2010: Mike Rockenfeller wins the 2010 LMP1 category at Le Mans.
In 2023, NASCAR partnered with Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports to enter a Next Gen Camaro ZL1 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Mike Rockenfeller – a 2010 LMP1 category and overall winner at Le Mans.
January 11, 2011: Rule Change Limiting Championship Eligibility
On January 11, 2011, NASCAR.com reported that beginning with the 2011 season, drivers would be allowed to compete for the championship in only one of NASCAR's three national series in a given season.
2011: Major Rules Changes
In 2011, NASCAR announced major rules changes, including a new points system where the winner of a race would receive 43 points and bonus points for leading laps. The Chase qualifying process was also modified.
2011: NASCAR switches to E15 "green" fuel.
In 2011, NASCAR switched to E15 "green" fuel (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) for all three touring series, showing an effort toward environmental concerns.
January 2012: NASCAR announces it will take over operation of its website.
In January 2012, NASCAR announced that it would take operation of its website back in-house in 2013, ending its contract with Turner.
2012: NASCAR holds race in Montreal at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
In 2012, NASCAR held a race in Montreal, Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which was the last year for this race.
2012: Fan killed by lightning strike after Pennsylvania 400.
In 2012, a fan was killed by a lightning strike after the 2012 Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono was called short due to the storm.
2012: Sprint Race Series Launched
In 2012, the Sprint Race series was launched.
2012: NASCAR Sanctions Racecar Euro Series
In early 2012, NASCAR announced that it would sanction the existing European-based Racecar Euro Series as a "NASCAR Touring Series".
January 3, 2013: New NASCAR.com website launched.
On January 3, 2013, a new NASCAR.com website was launched, featuring a multimedia-oriented design, enhanced fan interaction, and an improved second screen experience for viewers on mobile devices.
July 1, 2013: Series Renamed NASCAR Whelen Euro Series
On July 1, 2013, with partnership from NASCAR Whelen Engineering, the European-based Racecar Euro Series was renamed the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
2013: NASCAR Kinetics mentors its last round of students.
In 2013, NASCAR Kinetics mentored its last round of students, marking the end of the program.
2013: Camping World Truck Series adds date at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
In 2013, the Camping World Truck Series added a date at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
2014: Revamp to the Chase Format
In 2014, NASCAR announced a revamp to the Chase format, expanding the Chase pool to 16 drivers and eliminating four drivers after every three races.
2014: Nationwide Insurance Sponsorship Ends
In 2014, Nationwide Insurance's sponsorship of the series ended.
2014: Grand-Am series merges with American Le Mans Series.
In 2014, the Grand American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am) series merged with the American Le Mans Series as part of NASCAR's purchase of IMSA.
January 30, 2015: Wendell Scott inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
On January 30, 2015, Wendell Scott, the first African-American to win a race in the Grand National Series, was posthumously inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2015: Comcast Sponsorship Begins
In 2015, Comcast, through its Xfinity brand, became the sponsor of the series.
2015: Brian France tries to ban Confederate flags at race tracks.
In 2015, former NASCAR chairman Brian France tried to ban the flying of Confederate flags at race tracks, which caused anger among fans.
2015: Additional Restrictions Added
Starting with the 2015 season finale, NASCAR began to add additional restrictions in regards to Cup drivers running O'Reilly races.
2016: Chase Format Extended
In 2016, the Chase format was extended to both the Xfinity and Truck Series. The Xfinity and Truck series' Chase consists of three rounds and seven races in all, with each preliminary round consisting of three races. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase involves 12 drivers.
2016: Turner's contract with NASCAR to operate the website was extended to 2016.
In January 2012, NASCAR announced that it would take operation of its website back in-house in 2013, despite NASCAR extending Turner's contract to operate the site through 2016.
2017: "The Playoffs" Term Introduced
From 2017 to 2025, the "Playoffs" term was used to describe the final 10 races of the NASCAR season, replacing "The Chase" moniker.
2017: Monster Energy Becomes Title Sponsor
In 2017, Monster Energy became the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series, leading to the series being renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Additionally in 2017, NASCAR shifted from using "The Chase" terminology, instead opting for "the playoffs" to describe the last 10 races of the season.
2017: "The Chase" Moniker Dropped
In 2017, similar to Cup and the O'Reilly Series, "The Chase" moniker was dropped and is now simply referred to as the Truck Series Playoffs.
2017: Release of "Logan Lucky".
The movie "Logan Lucky" was released in 2017, which portrays NASCAR racing.
April 27, 2018: NASCAR Acquires ARCA Series
On April 27, 2018, NASCAR acquired the ARCA Menards Series after it had been privately owned for 60 years.
May 8, 2018: Gander Outdoors to Become Title Sponsor
On May 8, 2018, NASCAR and Camping World announced that the Truck Series title sponsor would be moved to Camping World subsidiary Gander Outdoors starting in 2019.
2018: NASCAR purchases Automobile Racing Club of America.
In 2018, NASCAR purchased the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), expanding its influence in motorsports.
2018: iRacing Announces Qualifying Ladder System
In 2018, iRacing announced a new sanctioned qualifying ladder system for the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series using virtual Chevrolet and Toyota Camping World Trucks.
2018: U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal PASPA sports betting prohibition.
In May 7, 2019, NASCAR announced a sports betting content partnership to prepare for the spread of legal sports betting in the U.S. following the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal PASPA sports betting prohibition.
May 7, 2019: NASCAR announces sports betting content partnership with The Action Network.
On May 7, 2019, NASCAR announced a sports betting content partnership with The Action Network to provide editorial content and analysis to NASCAR.com.
May 2019: NASCAR announces it will purchase ISC.
In May 2019, NASCAR announced that it would purchase International Speedway Corporation (ISC), including its 12 tracks, for $2 billion.
October 18, 2019: NASCAR completes acquisition of International Speedway Corporation.
On October 18, 2019, NASCAR completed the acquisition of International Speedway Corporation (ISC), including its 12 tracks, for $2 billion, and ISC was subsequently folded into NASCAR.
2019: Final Season for K&N Pro Series East and West
2019 was the last season for both of the K&N Pro Series East and West before they went under the ARCA banner in 2020.
2019: Monster Energy Sponsorship Ends
After the 2019 season, Monster Energy's offer to remain the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series was declined.
2019: NASCAR Digital Media manages Jayski's Silly Season Site.
As of 2019, NASCAR Digital Media manages Jayski's Silly Season Site after ESPN.com stopped hosting the website.
2019: Series Rebranded as Gander Outdoors Truck Series
In 2019, per a branding request made by Camping World, the series was rebranded as the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.
June 10, 2020: NASCAR prohibits display of Confederate flag.
On June 10, 2020, NASCAR announced that the display of the Confederate flag would be prohibited from all of its events and properties, amid protests related to the murder of George Floyd.
2020: Cup Driver Restrictions Expanded
Beginning in the 2020 season, Cup drivers with more than three years of experience in the top series were limited to five races per season. Furthermore, those same drivers are ineligible to run the regular season finale, NOAPS playoff races, or Dash 4 Cash races.
2020: Coca-Cola becomes entitlement sponsor of eNASCAR iRacing Series.
In 2020, Coca-Cola became the entitlement sponsor of the series and it was renamed the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series. The prize pool increased to $300,000, and six races will be televised on NBCSN.
2020: Series Renamed Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
In 2020, the series was renamed again to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series.
2020: Series Rebranded as ARCA Menards Series East and West
Starting in 2020, the series became known as the ARCA Menards Series East and ARCA Menards Series West, marking the unification of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West and the ARCA Menards Series.
November 5, 2021: NASCAR partners with Roblox game Jailbreak
On November 5, 2021, NASCAR partnered with the Roblox game Jailbreak and its developers to launch NASCAR Speed Hub in celebration of NASCAR's 75th anniversary.
2021: Series Returns to Camping World Truck Series Name
In 2021, the series returned to the Camping World Truck Series name.
February 2022: U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect.
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.
April 2022: Class-action lawsuit filed against LGBcoin, NASCAR, and Brandon Brown.
In April 2022, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Florida against the LGBcoin cryptocurrency company, NASCAR, Brandon Brown, and Candace Owens, alleging false or misleading statements about LGBcoin and a pump and dump scheme.
August 26, 2022: Craftsman to Return as Title Sponsor
On August 26, 2022, it was announced that the original series' sponsor, Craftsman, would return as the title sponsor starting in the 2023 season.
2023: Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor
In 2023, Craftsman returned as the title sponsor of the series.
2023: NASCAR enters Next Gen Camaro ZL1 in 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2023, NASCAR partnered with Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports to enter a Next Gen Camaro ZL1 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a Garage 56 entry, driven by Jimmie Johnson, Button, and Mike Rockenfeller.
2023: Sprint Race Series Receives NASCAR Sanctioning
In 2023, the Sprint Race series received NASCAR sanctioning and technical assistance, becoming the newest of the NASCAR international series.
2024: GEICO Departs as Premier Partner
After the 2024 season, GEICO ended their affiliation with NASCAR as a premier partner.
2024: No NASCAR driver fatalities since Dale Earnhardt's death.
As of 2024, no NASCAR driver has been involved in a fatal accident since Dale Earnhardt's death, reflecting the impact of subsequent safety changes.
November 2025: NASCAR backing Thunder Road historical drama for AMC
In November 2025, reports indicated that NASCAR was supporting 'Thunder Road,' a stock car racing-themed historical drama created by John Fusco, for AMC, starring Dennis Quaid.
2025: NASCAR produces NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races broadcast by The CW.
As of 2025, NASCAR also produces NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races broadcast by The CW under the NASCAR on The CW banner.
2025: Equivalence of $1,000 in 1947 to $14419 in 2025
Bill France declared that the winner of the 1947 NCSCC season would receive $1,000 (equivalent to $14419 in 2025) and a trophy.
2025: Corey Heim Wins Truck Series Championship
In 2025, Corey Heim won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship.
2025: Jesse Love Wins Championship
In 2025, Jesse Love became the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion.
2025: End of the Playoffs Era
In 2025, the "Playoffs" terminology was last used to describe the final 10 races of the NASCAR season.
2026: O'Reilly Auto Parts Sponsorship Begins
Beginning in 2026, O'Reilly Auto Parts will become the sponsor of the series, which will be named the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
2026: Kyle Larson is the Defending Cup Series Champion
Entering the 2026 season, Kyle Larson is the defending Cup Series champion.
2026: Postseason Format Changes
Prior to the start of the 2026 season, NASCAR announced that the postseason format will revert to a format similar to the one used in 2004, with a single points cutoff and reset at the end of the 26-race regular season. The top sixteen drivers will compete for the championship over the next ten races, and the championship will be awarded to the driver with the most points at the end of the season. The name "The Chase" will also return, replacing the "Playoffs" term used from 2017 to 2025. Additional changes include the removal of the "playoff points" system, and race wins will award an increased 55 points but will no longer result in automatically qualifying for the Chase.
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