NASCAR says the ONMC is establishing thousands of local chapters in 50 states across the US. It has begun appointing presidents of the local chapters and more than 600 candidates are said to have applied.
Local chapters will be sanctioned by the ONMC national office, but will be largely developed and managed by official members of the local organisation.
Chapter members can enjoy VIP status within the ONMC, organise local NASCAR race viewing parties and participate in NASCAR initiatives in their local communities.
The Official NASCAR Members Club was launched earlier this year to allow race fans to become more involved with NASCAR and enjoy various benefits, including access and inside information.
Among the more popular benefits include behind-the-scenes access to race week events at the track, weekend travel packages to races and discounts on merchandise.
Said Mark Dyer, NASCAR vice president for licensing: “Bringing NASCAR to a fan’s hometown is one of the great benefits that the ONMC offers.
"Through the unfolding of this grassroots process, fans from all corners of America will now have a better opportunity to follow the sport in a more meaningful way.”
