http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/nascar/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166522/sponsor-takes-legal-action-against-team-gordon Business security software firm Vanguard Integrity Professional is taking legal action against the US motorsports outfit, Team Gordon, following comments made by the driver Robby Gordon on the Dakar Rally. Marketing United States Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:36:23 +0000 mglendinning 166522 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164270/isc-signs-auto-club-partnership Nascar race promoters, International Speedway Corporation (ISC), have signed a 10-year, multi-million dollar partnership agreement with the Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest member of the American Automobile Association. Marketing United States Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:52:23 +0000 mglendinning 164270 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163526/nascar-ceo-calls-for-back-to-basics-strategy Nascar CEO Brian France has called for the motorsport to ‘re-energise the bonds with our core fans’ after years of expansion into new US markets. Events United States Events Nascar Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:58:41 +0000 mglendinning 163526 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162062/college-kids-lower-nascar-age-profile Despite a decline in television ratings, NASCAR is gaining audience among younger demographics in the US, according to NASCAR Wire Service. Events United States Broadcast Nascar Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:04:20 +0100 mglendinning 162062 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160000/france-drives-for-bigger-tv-ratings NASCAR chief Brian France says he plans to tweak the format of the series in a bid to further challenge NFL TV ratings. France Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:34:25 +0100 admin 160000 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159942/nascar-eyes-canadian-circuit The NASCAR Busch series is set to blast into Canada for the first time next year. Canada Administration Events Motor Racing Nascar Stadia & Facilities Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:54:12 +0100 admin 159942 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159890/nielsen-analysis-aims-to-boost-sponsor-roi The top sponsor of tennis’ US Open received more TV coverage than the leading brand backing the Super Bowl, according to findings from research firm Nielsen Sports. Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tennis Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:02:26 +0100 admin 159890 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159847/speedway-set-for-multi-million-makeover Dover International Speedway is set to undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment programme. Broadcast Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Wed, 24 May 2006 20:23:56 +0100 admin 159847 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159812/vegas-banks-on-nascar-weekend The NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March had a $197m impact on the state’s economy, according to the latest figures. Gaming Gambling Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Wed, 17 May 2006 18:26:42 +0100 admin 159812 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159696/best-western-continues-nascar-ride Best Western International has renewed its sponsorship agreement with NASCAR for another three years, extending its role as the sport's Official Hotel through the 2009 season. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Technology Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:18:10 +0100 admin 159696 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159670/razor-sharp-research-of-mlb-fans Major League Baseball fans spend more than $300billion annually on consumer packaged goods and nearly $600million on blades and razors alone. Baseball Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Tennis Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:17:18 +0100 admin 159670 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159655/bank-hires-exec-for-nascar-role The Bank of America has recruited a top sponsorship executive to co-ordinate its NASCAR investment. Finance Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:34:25 +0100 admin 159655 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159620/life-s-a-beach-for-isc NASCAR chiefs have signed a new deal with Daytona Beach officials to ensure the series will be racing at the legendary venue until 2054. Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:14:11 +0100 admin 159620 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159592/holiday-inn-accommodates-british-touring-car-team InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a two-year sponsorship deal with British Touring Car Championship's Vauxhall VX Racing team. United Kingdom Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:36:24 +0100 admin 159592 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159424/mclaren-stick-with-henkel Product supplier Henkel and Formula One's Team McLaren Mercedes have signed a new multi-year sponsorship deal. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:55:54 +0000 admin 159424 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159422/bank-of-america-extends-nascar-deal Bank of America Corp. has reached a new five-year deal with International Speedway Corp., which runs NASCAR, to sponsor four race tracks. United States Baseball Marketing Research Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:36:32 +0000 admin 159422 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159415/nascar-in-itunes-tie-up Highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage from NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races will be available for purchase and download from the iTunes Music Store. Broadcast Motor Racing Nascar Technology Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:34:20 +0000 admin 159415 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159404/nascar-rings-the-changes NASCAR has announced multiple management changes, effective straight away, which it says are intended to continue the sport’s strong growth and more efficiently manage business decisions and communications. France United States Administration Broadcast Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Technology Sun, 19 Feb 2006 11:31:45 +0000 admin 159404 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159395/henkel-gears-up-for-nascar-season Product and technology supplier, Henkel of America Inc., has extended its NASCAR sponsorship. Endurance Sports Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:04:44 +0000 admin 159395 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159363/daytona-drinks-to-bud Budweiser will become the Official Beer of Daytona International Speedway under a new multi-year agreement. Events Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:09:55 +0000 admin 159363 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159362/fan-loyalty-a-boost-for-nascar-brands More than half of NASCAR fans are said to believe that drivers use the products they endorse. Education Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:08:19 +0000 admin 159362 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159308/angels-owner-to-buy-flagship-radio-station Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno and a group of investors are buying Spanish talk KMXE Los Angeles from Radiovisa for about $42million, according to the Los Angeles Times. United States Baseball Education Football Soccer Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:44:37 +0000 admin 159308 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159233/nascar-fails-to-throw-out-400m-lawsuit NASCAR’s hopes of seeing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against it dismissed have been thrown out of court. Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Stadia & Facilities Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:31:32 +0000 admin 159233 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159201/img-names-president-of-sports-and-entertainment IMG Worldwide, Inc. has appointed George Pyne, formerly chief operating officer for NASCAR, as president of its sports and entertainment business. Administration Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:37:24 +0000 admin 159201 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159200/img-names-president-of-sports-and-entertainment IMG Worldwide, Inc., the leading sports, entertainment and media company, has appointed George Pyne, formerly chief operating officer for NASCAR, as president of its sports and entertainment business. Administration Broadcast Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:10:14 +0000 admin 159200 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159097/nascar-hall-of-fame-down-to-three Possible sites for NASCAR's first official Hall of Fame are Atlanta, Charlotte or Daytona Beach, Fla., and it expects to pick a winning city by the end of March. United States Administration Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Fri, 6 Jan 2006 11:19:58 +0000 admin 159097 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159091/abc-to-drop-golf ABC Sports is no longer part of the negotiations for the PGA Tour's next television contract, leaving only CBS and NBC to broadcast the majority of tournaments. American Football Broadcast Events Golf Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:20:50 +0000 admin 159091 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159074/nascar-to-restructure-regional-tours NASCAR has announced it will restructure its regional touring series divisions from 2007. Events Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:01:12 +0000 admin 159074 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159045/jasper-reduces-nascar-team-deal Indiana-based Jasper Engines & Transmissions are to pull the plug on their car sponsorship in NASCAR’s Nextel Cup. Administration Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:10:55 +0000 admin 159045 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158993/nascar-agrees-eight-year-deal NASCAR has struck an eight-year broadcast deal with ABC, ESPN, Fox and TNT from 2007, reportedly worth at least 40 per cent more than the current rights fee. France Broadcast Events Motor Racing Nascar Technology Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:20:48 +0000 admin 158993 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158685/nascar-limits-multiple-ownership The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has taken measures that it says are necessary to ensure the continued growth and popularity of its NEXTEL Cup Series. France Administration Events Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:05:19 +0000 admin 158685 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158659/formula-one-sponsorship-forum-gets-momentum John Armstrong, the UK's CEO of Momentum, one of the world's biggest sponsorship agencies, will deliver the keynote address on the second day of the Formula One Sponsorship Forum. Monaco Switzerland Broadcast Events Golf Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Tennis Wed, 9 Nov 2005 09:45:28 +0000 admin 158659 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158329/nascar-drives-enterprising-new-deal NASCAR has signed a deal to see Enterprise Rent-A-Car become the organisation’s official rental car company. Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:30:19 +0100 admin 158329 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158266/nascar-going-local NASCAR and its official members club (ONMC) is undertaking what it describes as an "aggressive grassroots programme" to bring the spirit of NASCAR to communities across America. Administration Events Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:36:00 +0100 admin 158266 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158238/sports-back-us-relief-effort Sports bodies have made donations and pledged their support in the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. United States Baseball Motor Racing Nascar Tennis Fri, 2 Sep 2005 10:31:16 +0100 admin 158238 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158030/nascar-appoints-nfl-marketer NASCAR has appointed the former NFL marketing executive Steve Phelps as NASCAR VP of Corporate Marketing. France United States Administration Broadcast Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:48:13 +0100 admin 158030 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157656/sears-renews-nascar-title-sponsorship Sears, Roebuck and Co., through its proprietary Craftsman tool brand, has renewed its title sponsorship of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Broadcast Events Finance Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 27 May 2005 09:56:05 +0100 admin 157656 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157492/best-western-caters-for-teams Best Western International hotel chain has agreed a three-year extension of its partnership with TEAMS: Travel, Events And Management in Sports, making it lead sponsor of the next three TEAMS conferences. United States Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 12 May 2005 09:11:22 +0100 admin 157492 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157429/champ-car-gears-up-for-promotion Former Milwaukee Mile vice president and general manager Mark Perrone is to join the Champ Car World Series as its new vice-president of promoter services. Baseball Boxing Education Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 6 May 2005 10:22:12 +0100 admin 157429 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157424/becker-joins-legends Former tennis ace Boris Becker is the latest ambassador to join the ranks at Nobok, the new global sports legends company that launches this month. United Kingdom Cricket Events Football Soccer Golf Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Tennis Fri, 6 May 2005 09:33:15 +0100 admin 157424 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157215/miami-speedway-lights-up NASCAR venue the Homestead-Miami Speedway has confirmed it is to install lights at the circuit to allow night-time racing – and prime-time TV action. France United States Events Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Wed, 13 Apr 2005 07:39:20 +0100 admin 157215 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157202/sunoco-to-sponsor-rookie-of-the-year-award-for-nascar-s-regional-racing-series Sunoco, the official fuel of NASCAR, is to sponsor the rookie of the year award in seven different NASCAR regional racing series. Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:40:16 +0100 admin 157202 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157092/nascar-renews-radio-deal The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has renewed its association with Atlanta-based Diversified Electronics/Racing Radios to provide two-way radio communications for all officials and competitors. United States Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:18:34 +0000 admin 157092 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157076/the-week-that-was Editorial Director reviews the issues of the past seven days. Australia Fiji Hong Kong Malaysia New Zealand Samoa Singapore UAE United Kingdom United States Administration Events Finance Fitness Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Modern Pentathlon Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Sponsorship Squash Stadia & Facilities Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:57:56 +0000 admin 157076 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157068/xm-swing-pga-deal The PGA Tour and XM Satellite Radio have struck a long-term broadcasting and marketing agreement, which includes exclusive XM broadcasts of PGA events. Baseball Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:19:56 +0000 admin 157068 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157025/yowel-named-vp-sponsorship-sales-at-bonham Rob Yowell has been named vice president of sponsorship sales for The Bonham Group, a Denver-based sponsorship consultancy. United States Education Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:43:44 +0000 admin 157025 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156887/keeping-in-touch-with-legends A team of UK-led investors has set-up a new global sports company, designed to give fans unrivalled access to sporting legends. United Kingdom Cricket Events Football Soccer Golf Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Tennis Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:40:42 +0000 admin 156887 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156886/keeping-in-touch-with-legends A team of UK-led investors has set-up a new global sports company, designed to give fans unrivalled access to sporting legends. United Kingdom Cricket Events Football Soccer Golf Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Tennis Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:40:14 +0000 admin 156886 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156872/nascar-gets-sirius-with-satellite-radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio has reached agreement for North American satellite radio rights to broadcast NASCAR racing and events. Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:04:25 +0000 admin 156872 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156866/daytona-500-hits-ratings-record Fox's telecast of Sunday's Daytona 500 matched the 2002 Daytona 500 as the highest-rated race in NASCAR history. United States Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:14:03 +0000 admin 156866 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156855/nasn-revs-up-for-nascar-season NASN (North American Sports Network) has secured live and exclusive coverage of the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series for the third consecutive year. Motor Racing Nascar Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:37:20 +0000 admin 156855 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156804/france-plays-down-nfl-link Brian France insists he has no plans to leave his job as NASCAR's chairman and CEO in the foreseeable future. France United States Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 10 Feb 2005 10:40:42 +0000 admin 156804 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156803/france-plays-down-nfl-link Brian France insists he has no plans to leave his job as NASCAR's chairman and CEO in the foreseeable future. France United States Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 10 Feb 2005 10:40:15 +0000 admin 156803 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156593/nascar-reveals-tv-schedules NASCAR’s broadcast schedule includes an unprecedented 38 prime-time races, and live coverage of all 99 events from the NEXTEL Cup Series, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series. Mexico Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:42:16 +0000 admin 156593 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156544/office-depot-sever-usoc-ties Office Depot has ended its sponsorship of the US Olympic Committee (USOC) following its move into NASCAR. Broadcast Events Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:50:19 +0000 admin 156544 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156530/nascar-in-office-deal Office Depot, one of the world's leading resellers of office products and services, has agreed a multi-year deal with the NASCAR to become the sport's first-ever "Official Office Products Partner". Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:28:04 +0000 admin 156530 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156504/nextel-enjoying-nascar-sponsorship NASCAR sponsor Nextel says its association with the sport has led to increased awareness and acceptance of Nextel Communications Inc. within the NASCAR industry and among its fans. Broadcast Finance Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 22 Dec 2004 10:16:29 +0000 admin 156504 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156466/nextel-merger-and-nascar Wireless telecommunications companies Sprint and Nextel, who sponsor NASCAR, have merged. Events Finance Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Fri, 17 Dec 2004 09:42:13 +0000 admin 156466 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156401/nfl-extends-video-deal The NFL has extended its deal with Visual Data to provide searchable video of every key play for each team to power it's fantasy football offering. Broadcast Events Football Soccer Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 9 Dec 2004 10:12:51 +0000 admin 156401 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156243/busch-crowns-new-sponsor Newly crowned Nextel Cup series champion Kurt Busch has added a new corporate sponsor, Crown Royal - the first company to take advantage of the lifting of the long-standing ban on hard liquor advertising. Events Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 24 Nov 2004 10:27:25 +0000 admin 156243 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156242/busch-crowns-new-sponsor Newly crowned Nextel Cup series champion Kurt Busch has added a new corporate sponsor, Crown Royal - the first company to take advantage of the lifting of the long-standing ban on hard liquor advertising. Events Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 24 Nov 2004 10:07:46 +0000 admin 156242 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156221/nascar-forms-canadian-alliance Nascar is to link up with the Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing in an effort to increase interest in Canada, reports the BBC. Canada Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 22 Nov 2004 09:17:48 +0000 admin 156221 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156110/nascar-confirms-spirits-sponsorships After an extended review of sponsorship policies and researching trends in consumer attitudes, NASCAR has confirmed that spirits will be a new sponsorship category for the 2005 season. United States Administration Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:13:48 +0000 admin 156110 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156106/nascar-to-lift-liquor-ban NASCAR officials look to have agreed that a long-standing ban on hard-liquor advertising will be lifted for next season, reports USA TODAY. Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:32:10 +0000 admin 156106 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156105/nascar-to-lift-liquor-ban NASCAR officials look to have agreed that a long-standing ban on hard-liquor advertising will be lifted for next season, reports USA TODAY. Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:31:20 +0000 admin 156105 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155851/security-summit-approaches A senior delegation from the Doha Asian Games organising committee will join delegates appearing at the first International Sports Security Summit in London on October 27 and 28. Australia France Greece Russian Federation South Africa Spain United Kingdom United States Broadcast Cricket Events Football Soccer Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Softball Tennis Thu, 7 Oct 2004 10:34:01 +0100 admin 155851 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155650/dickies-back-nascar Texas Motor Speedway officials revealed that a Fort Worth-based company will be the primary sponsor for the track's second NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 15 Sep 2004 08:50:37 +0100 admin 155650 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155629/new-handheld-device-for-fans TWI Interactive (TWIi), the digital media and technology arm of IMG and Canada-based Kangaroo Capital, Inc. have joined forces to bring a unique handheld device to fans at live events around the world. Canada Broadcast Events Golf Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Stadia & Facilities Technology Tennis Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:00:33 +0100 admin 155629 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155544/volosin-set-for-action-performance Action Performance Companies Inc. (NYSE: ATN), designers, promoters, marketers and distributors of licensed motorsports merchandise, has named Melodee Volosin as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Motor Racing Nascar Recruitment Thu, 2 Sep 2004 09:08:54 +0100 admin 155544 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155488/nascar-first-for-evernham-motorsports NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham has revealed the formation of the first NASCAR Busch Series team for Evernham Motorsports. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:54:19 +0100 admin 155488 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155468/nascar-changes The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has revealed a reorganisation of its executive. Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Recruitment Sponsorship Thu, 19 Aug 2004 08:08:15 +0100 admin 155468 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155357/nascar-extends-to-mexico NASCAR has unveiled NASCAR Mexico, a new base of operations in Mexico that will support and build local stock car racing in the country. Canada France Mexico Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 6 Aug 2004 11:26:24 +0100 admin 155357 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155318/driver-fined-for-sponsor-cover-up NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson has been fined $10,000 for using a sign to hide the name of a sports drink made by a NASCAR sponsor because he has his own deal with a rival company. Marketing Research Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 4 Aug 2004 09:34:19 +0100 admin 155318 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155282/nascar-moves-on-to-new-pastures NASCAR has advanced further from its roots by stripping one Southern track of its only race and reducing another to one event in 2005. Down the road, the stock cars will almost certainly be spending even less time in the Southeast, where the sport flourished. Canada France Mexico United States Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Tue, 3 Aug 2004 09:32:21 +0100 admin 155282 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155258/dover-speeds-up-returns US motorsport circuit owner, operator and promoter Dover Motorsports has reported its latest financial figures – and thanked its NASCAR races for boosting earnings. Boxing Broadcast Events Finance Motor Racing Nascar Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:15:40 +0100 admin 155258 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155164/balash-new-nascar-series-director NASCAR has appointed a new director of its Busch series – replacing the out-going Brian DeHart. Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 21 Jul 2004 06:44:59 +0100 admin 155164 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155118/ford-chases-nascar-rookie NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is facing a legal battle after motor giant Ford accused him of breaking a binding contract with them. Law Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 14 Jul 2004 06:49:25 +0100 admin 155118 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155071/isc-s-mixed-fortunes US motorsport track owner and operator International Speedway Corporation has reported a big drop in income in its latest round of financial results – but overall paints a positive picture of its operations. France United States Broadcast Events Finance Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Thu, 8 Jul 2004 05:57:47 +0100 admin 155071 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155012/nascar-revs-up-for-ny NASCAR chief Brian France says the sport is still focused on a track in the New York metropolitan area – already one of the sport’s biggest TV markets. France United States Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:13:41 +0100 admin 155012 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154925/nascar-banks-on-new-partner NASCAR has signed another major partnership deal. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 21 Jun 2004 05:49:16 +0100 admin 154925 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154867/lowe-s-sponsors-wc-qualifier Retailer Lowe’s has signed a title sponsorship deal of the Mexico versus Dominique FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifying game this weekend. Mexico Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:53:42 +0100 admin 154867 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154863/nascar-drives-into-canada NASCAR is expanding into new territories after opening a new office in Canada, designed to provide it with a springboard to a range of new commercial deals. Canada United States Broadcast Events Marketing Research Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:09:58 +0100 admin 154863 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154475/state-seeks-to-cement-racing-status North Carolina’s position at the heart of NASCAR is set to be reinforced by state lawmakers. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Stadia & Facilities Fri, 7 May 2004 07:34:50 +0100 admin 154475 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154440/exclusive-crash-net-s-days-of-thunder Online motorsport magazine Crash.net is to have a fully branded car in the UK Days of Thunder series, in a deal believed to be the first time an online motorsport portal has assumed title sponsorship of a race car. Marketing Research Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:02:12 +0100 admin 154440 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154364/five-battle-for-web-oscar The nominations for the prestigious Webby Awards – the online equivalent of the Oscars - have been announced, with the sports category set to be hotly contested. Broadcast Events Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:01:25 +0100 admin 154364 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154262/nascar-s-web-first NASCAR’s official website is to carry live in-truck video on its website from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Motor Racing Nascar Fri, 16 Apr 2004 06:39:09 +0100 admin 154262 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154257/nascar-puts-pr-in-pole NASCAR has reshuffled a number of its senior figures in a bid to boost its regional touring and weekly competitions – and enhance its public relations efforts. France Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:17:58 +0100 admin 154257 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154122/texas-and-nascar-in-talks NASCAR is reportedly on the verge of awarding the Texas Motor Speedway a second lucrative Nextel Cup race – despite the two being locked in a legal dispute. Law Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:08:03 +0000 admin 154122 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/154019/nascar-goes-3d NASCAR’s marketing men have, it seems, pulled off another coup, after a film based around the sport enjoyed success with the critics prior to opening across the US tomorrow. Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:53:24 +0000 admin 154019 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153988/irl-boost-to-mia UK firms attending the Motorsport Industry Association’s trade mission to the US will be able to benefit from an insight into the workings of both NASCAR and now the Indy Racing League too. Motor Racing Nascar Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:35:37 +0000 admin 153988 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153959/img-signs-execs IMG has appointed two veteran sports marketing executives as it expands its sales and marketing staff. United States Baseball Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:07:55 +0000 admin 153959 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153882/fox-teams-up-with-sportvision Interactive sports marketing and technology firm Sportvision has recruited Tom Fox, senior vice president of sports marketing at Gatorade, to its board of directors. Jordan Baseball Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:07:42 +0000 admin 153882 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153880/nasn-nets-nba-shows European digital sports channel the North American Sports Network (NASN) has strengthened its offering after securing a new deal with the NBA. Baseball Basketball Broadcast Education Events Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:45:02 +0000 admin 153880 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153879/agency-gets-gm-racing-deal General Motors has signed a new deal with SKI & Company to handle its GM Racing account. Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:36:56 +0000 admin 153879 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153876/all-star-race-on-the-move NASCAR chiefs say they have not ruled out moving the venue of its annual all-star race next year. Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Sponsorship Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:02:48 +0000 admin 153876 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153853/drivers-swear-to-watch-language NASCAR drivers have been warned to cut down on swearing during interviews by the sport’s executives, in a bid to protect its image. Motor Racing Nascar Mon, 23 Feb 2004 08:13:19 +0000 admin 153853 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153777/nascars-presidential-approval It must be election time again...US president George Bush took to the Daytona 500 this weekend in a bid to boost his profile - and herald a new era for the sport. Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:08:52 +0000 admin 153777 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153715/new-site-for-nascar-team NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports has unveiled its new website. Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 10 Feb 2004 08:32:15 +0000 admin 153715 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153673/continental-becomes-next-marketing US sports marketing company Continental Sports has been re-branded as Next Marketing. Administration Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:21:20 +0000 admin 153673 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/153667/wilson-new-nascar-cfo NASCAR has appointed R Todd Wilson its new chief financial officer - and one of the most powerful figures in the organisation. France Administration Motor Racing Nascar Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:27:12 +0000 admin 153667 at http://www.sportbusiness.com