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2026-09-18

Championship Winners Celebrate 2026 Peterborough Speedway Crowns

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Championship Winners Celebrate 2026 Peterborough Speedway Crowns

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

It was another successful season of home track racing in Central Ontario. Peterborough Speedway concluded this year’s schedule Saturday, September 5th with the annual Championship Clash.

In many ways, the Nadeau’s Collision Service Junior Late Model racers make up the first rung on a ladder leading to the future of provincial short track action. During the recently completed season, close to 20 different drivers scored points at the home track venue. At least a pair of that line-up has already announced plans to move to a new class for the 2027 season. With a trio of main event wins, Owen Ephgrave clinched this year’s track title with a main event with that included some head-to-head laps with his brother Dylan. When the final points were tallied, his margin of victory was 24 points over Brody Coates.

Climbing on the car after a 2025 Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock feature win got Jacob Stavropoulos noticed by the Peterborough Speedway fans and may have paved the way for a Rookie of the Year win. Heading into the track’s 2026 Championship Clash, he trailed the overall standings by a single point. He took the lead in the season finale’s 20-lap feature and picked-up the race win, with his closest rival in the title chase finishing 3rd. In the overall standings, the driver of the No. 03 machine earned championship by 4 points over Alex Dallaire.

The SwitchTire Mini Stock field turned in a mighty performance during the 2026 season at the popular local oval. 40 different teams scored points during the recently completed schedule. John Lavalle logged some consistent runs in 11 starts during the year and wheeled the No. 6 machine to the track championship by a 53-point margin over Cameron McGlashan.

In honour of Mark Gordon, the No. 52 Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck was shared by Kyle Gordon and James Townsend. It was a strong season for the potent pick-up. With the exception of the final night of the season – where teammate Howie Crowe had the main event win – the team was unbeatable during the 2026 schedule and finished with sizeable margin over 2nd place finisher Shawn Murray.

Ask a racer of any level. Once they’ve won their first race, they want to win again. Bailey Jacobs has a winning reputation since making the move from karting to stock cars. In 2015, he was named Super Stock Hard Charger and Rookie of the Year. His resume already included track championships in 2018 and 2022. At the Saturday, September 5th Championship Clash, he added the 2026 title to his list of career accomplishments. In a division that featured more than 15 different drivers during the season, Jacobs finished 42 markers ahead of 2nd place running Herb Walters.

The name Dan McHattie has become synonymous with Central Ontario short track racing success. The fan favourite from Cavan, Ontario recently clinched his 15th track championship in the region, with this 2026 title at Peterborough Speedway. When the final numbers were tallied, he’d defeated Ryan Kimball by only 5 points.

The home track promotional team is busy making plans for the 33rd annual B&G Towing and Recovery Autumn Colours Classic. The Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing gets underway Friday, October 9th and continues through all 3 days of the Thanksgiving Weekend. Full event details and information will be posted at www.peterboroughspeedway.com and on the track’s social media pages and platforms.

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Consistency was the key to a solid year that saw John Lavalle (No. 6) clinch the 2026 Peterborough Speedway SwitchTire Mini Stock track championship.

In a ride he shared with former Late Model title holder James Townsend, Kyle Gordon (No. 52) wrapped up this year’s Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck championship.

Bailey Jacobs (No. 60) is now a 3-time Peterborough Speedway Super Stock champion, with the 2026 crown to go along with his 2018 and 2022 titles at the Central Ontario oval.

Dan McHattie (No. 71) has built a solid reputation while racing in his own backyard, adding the 2026 Peterborough Speedway Late Model championship to his impressive racing resume.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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Miami to Take Center Stage as Host of 2026 NASCAR Awards

Miami to Take Center Stage as Host of 2026 NASCAR Awards

NASCAR’s postseason celebration moves to Miami following Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway

The NASCAR Channel to livestream awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2026) - NASCAR announced today that the annual NASCAR Awards will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, bringing the sport’s champions, stars and industry leaders together just two days after the NASCAR Cup Series championship is decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The move to Miami marks the first time the NASCAR Awards for all three of the sport's national series will be held together in the city, adding a new destination and fresh energy to one of the sport’s signature celebrations. Following Championship Weekend, the NASCAR community will come together to celebrate the drivers and teams who conquered the 2026 season and claimed NASCAR’s ultimate prizes.

The evening will honor the newly crowned champions of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, along with the drivers, teams and personalities who helped define the 2026 season.

“The championship is the culmination of everything our drivers and teams work for all season, and we want the celebration that follows to feel just as big,” said Michael Verlatti, NASCAR Vice President, Signature Experience Group. “Miami is one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and it provides an incredible backdrop to celebrate our champions and bring the energy of Championship Weekend into a new setting. We’re excited to give our fans and industry a NASCAR Awards experience unlike any we’ve had before.”

The celebration begins Sunday, Nov. 8, when the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway crowns the 2026 champion. Two days later, the spotlight shifts from the racetrack to Miami for an evening celebrating the season’s biggest moments, most memorable performances and newest champions.

The NASCAR Awards ceremony will be livestreamed beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10 exclusively on the NASCAR Channel, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to the postseason celebration. The NASCAR Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming channel available on Xumo Play, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video.

The NASCAR Awards were most recently held in Scottsdale, Arizona last season. The move to Miami underscores NASCAR’s continued commitment to bringing its biggest events and experiences to dynamic markets and creating meaningful opportunities to connect the sport with fans beyond the racetrack.

NASCAR will host a celebration for the NASCAR Regional Series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and the NASCAR International Series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), on Friday, Nov. 20 in Charlotte, N.C. at the Charlotte Convention Center.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

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Kyle Larson Is Good Again

Kyle Larson Is Good Again

NASCAR 26 Cover Athlete Back to Being the Class of the Field since Knoxville Win

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a semi-regular series of fun, storyline-driven releases. We skipped last week because Hocevar and Keselowski already did the heavy lifting for us, and we didn’t want anyone to lose their minds about us promoting a rivalry that may later lead to a penalty. We’re glad that decision paid off, everyone remained calm and it wasn’t a topic of conversation.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 17, 2026) – There is no cover jinx in NASCAR, as NASCAR 26 Cover Athlete Kyle Larson turned up the heat just days prior to the flagship game’s official release date with a statement win at World Wide Technology Raceway. (By the way, download it on PS5, Xbox and PC today!)

But toward the latter end of the season’s summer stretch, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion was frigid.

In the five races that spanned across Chicagoland through Iowa, the driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet ranked 35th among full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers in average finish (31.0), 36th in average positions gained (-22.2), 25th in average running position (21.4), and 35th in laps completed on the lead lap (669 of possible 1,490). Add this to a nagging winless streak dating back to Kansas Speedway last May, and any hope for a third Larson title felt mildly laughable – he was 10th points at the time, after all.

Then, the weekend of Richmond came along, scheduled concurrently with a prestigious dirt sprint car race happening over 1,100 miles away: the Knoxville Nationals. Those who know Larson understand that the only thing keeping Kyle Larson away from a dirt track is another race on a different track. And thus, it seemed as if he’d solely be strapping in for a night of racing on asphalt in the Commonwealth of Virginia amidst one of the worst slumps of his career.

But due to the grace of Mother Nature and the ever-so kind, considerate, and intuitive thinking of NASCAR Communications, Larson was told midway through the race that he’d be able to forgo his post-race media responsibilities in an attempt to get him to Knoxville in time to race. After a sixth-place result, he booked it to his plane, traveled to the Heartlands, and made it to start from the pole and earn his second coveted Knoxville Nationals title.

Since that night, Yung Money has been cashing in.

In the five races between Richmond and Gateway, Larson has improved massively to fourth in average finish (9.6), fourth in average positions gained (5.6), second in average running position (10.1) while being third in laps led (201) and fifth in laps in the top five and top 10 (551 & 888, respectively). He has also yet to finish outside the top six in this stretch apart from Daytona, which if you ask his son Owen, he just needs to try harder “because he’s not good at superspeedways.”

Larson was most recently able to end his notable winless drought at 51-races at a track Hendrick Motorsports had only two top-fives at in four previous trips to St. Louis.

“Feel like we got our swagger back a little bit,” he said on the frontstretch after his 33^rd career victory, and simultaneously moving up five positions in the Chase standings to second – nine points behind Denny Hamlin.

And if his outing at Gateway wasn’t enough to put his competitors back on notice, Larson and the No. 5 team head to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend where no group has been more dominant at a certain track in the Next Gen era.

On the traditional, paved configuration since 2022, Kyle Larson is tied for first in wins (2) while outright ranking first in top fives (6), average finish (7.0), and laps led (1,230) in the last seven races among all Cup drivers.

The outlook doesn’t get much better for the rest of the Cup field as you look at the rest of the Chase as a whole either, as 14 of his 33 total career wins come at seven of the eight remaining tracks on the schedule, while being a heavy favorite at a handful such as Kansas, Las Vegas, and most certainly Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Watch as Larson looks to make his competitors further fear what might be: a late rally to a third championship with plenty of checkered flags to go with it. The Bass Pro Shops Night Race from Bristol Motor Speedway marks the third race of the Chase and fires off Saturday night (7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

About NASCAR    

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

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2026-09-17

NASCAR and FedEx Freight Announce Long-term Series Entitlement Partnership

NASCAR and FedEx Freight Announce Long-term Series Entitlement Partnership

Landmark agreement establishes NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series beginning in 2027, marking FedEx Freight’s first significant brand sponsorship platform

North America’s largest less-than-truckload carrier will also become Official Partner of NASCAR and Official Freight Shipping Partner in the United States, Canada, and Mexico

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2026) — NASCAR® today announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight® that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.

The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving — pairing North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with a NASCAR series defined by toughness, relentless competition, and some of the hardest racing in motorsports.

The agreement also represents a significant milestone for FedEx Freight as a newly independent, publicly traded company. The NASCAR sponsorship marks the first time FedEx Freight has placed its brand behind a sponsorship platform of this scale, using one of the most prominent entitlement positions in American motorsports to build awareness of the standalone FedEx Freight brand and deepen relationships with customers, employees, and business leaders across the country.

“FedEx Freight choosing NASCAR for a brand investment of this magnitude says a lot about where our sport is today and the value our platform can deliver to businesses looking to grow,” said Craig Stimmel, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, NASCAR. “And there may not be a more natural pairing than FedEx Freight and the NASCAR Truck Series. This is a series built on trucks, toughness, and people who compete incredibly hard to deliver every single week. That same grit, reliability, and get-it-done mentality is embedded in FedEx Freight. As they continue to establish their identity as an independent company, we have an incredible opportunity to put that brand in front of millions of fans while creating real business value throughout the NASCAR industry.”

As part of the agreement, FedEx Freight will also become an Official Partner of NASCAR and NASCAR’s exclusive freight shipping partner in the United States, Canada, and Mexico beginning January 1, 2027.

The sponsorship gives FedEx Freight a year-round national platform reaching well beyond race-day visibility. Through the NASCAR ecosystem, FedEx Freight will connect with customers, employees, and communities while leveraging NASCAR’s national reach, highly engaged fanbase, and extensive business network to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, B2B lead generation, employee recognition, and community impact.

“Some partnerships just make sense. As FedEx Freight moves forward in its next chapter as an independent company, we are focused on opportunities that strengthen our brand and support our long-term growth strategy and we are confident the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series will deliver,” said John Smith, president and CEO, FedEx Freight.

“NASCAR and its loyal fanbase represent the same commitment to safety, hard work, reliability, and teamwork that has defined our company for decades,” Smith said. “NASCAR provides a powerful platform to connect with customers, engage our dedicated team members, and introduce the FedEx Freight brand to millions of passionate fans nationwide. This is a series built on trucks and being number one. It is a relationship that reflects our confidence in the future and our commitment to building a strong company positioned for continued success.”

At the center of the sponsorship will be the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series entitlement and targeted activation in key markets surrounding FedEx Freight distribution locations.

For NASCAR, the partnership continues a period of significant commercial momentum as major brands increasingly view the sport as a platform capable of delivering not only consumer engagement and national visibility, but meaningful business-to-business relationships, employee engagement, and long-term brand growth.

The alignment extends beyond their shared connection to trucks. FedEx Freight operates a network of more than 365 locations supported by 40,000 team members, and nearly 30,000 vehicles, providing another natural bridge to NASCAR’s national footprint and the communities in which the sport races.

Over the coming years, NASCAR and FedEx Freight will work to develop additional opportunities to engage fans, employees, customers, and the broader business community. Together, the organizations will build a platform around shared commitments to performance, safety, reliability, and delivering when it matters most.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, and NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information, visit NASCAR.com and IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Facebook.

About FedEx Freight

FedEx Freight is North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, delivering industry-leading published transit times, service levels, and reliability. FedEx Freight’s service offerings — including Priority, Economy, and Direct — allow customers to balance speed and cost to meet their unique needs. FedEx Custom Critical, a subsidiary, provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions, including Surface Expedite and White Glove Services, available 24/7/365. With nearly 30,000 vehicles, of which nearly 17,000 are tractors, and 40,000 dedicated team members to support its network of over 365 locations, we ensure freight arrives safely, securely, and on time across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FedEx Freight leverages operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and a focused sales organization to provide outstanding service. FedEx Freight became an independent, publicly traded company in June 2026 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FDXF.

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, such as statements regarding FedEx Freight’s business strategies and management’s views with respect to future events, and the assumptions underlying such strategies and statements. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “intends,” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: failure to successfully implement FedEx Freight’s business strategy and effectively respond to changes in market dynamics and customer preferences; FedEx Freight’s ability to achieve some or all of the anticipated benefits from its spin-off from FedEx Corporation; the consequences of FedEx Freight no longer operating as part of a globally diversified company; damage to FedEx Freight’s reputation or loss of brand equity; and other factors which can be found in FedEx Freight’s press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Neither FedEx Freight nor anyone else undertakes or assumes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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2026-09-15

NASCAR 26 Launches Today on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

NASCAR 26 Launches Today on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

Gold Edition Available Now Before the Standard Edition Releases on September 18

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Sept. 15, 2026 – NASCAR and iRacing Studios are excited today to kick off the early access launch period for Gold Edition owners of NASCAR 26, the newest installment in the best-selling racing game franchise, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. True NASCAR and racing fans can get their careers started now before the game's Standard Edition releases on September 18. Race as your favorite drivers across all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – in the best NASCAR experience ever delivered on consoles.

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Players can purchase NASCAR 26’s Gold Edition today for $79.99, unlocking the full game along with the Season Pass, featuring four monthly DLC packs through the end of the year including new paint schemes, fire suits, and career mode perks (VIP employees, 1,000 rep points, and a $10,000 career bonus). Pre-ordering either the Gold Edition or the Standard Edition ($59.99) before September 18 will unlock an additional $5,000 career bonus, 500 career reputation points, and an exclusive Kyle Larson paint scheme.

“The response to NASCAR 25 reflected the momentum we’re seeing across NASCAR and gave us a strong foundation to build from,” said Nick Rend, Vice President of Interactive & Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with iRacing Studios and listened to our community to identify where we could make the experience better. NASCAR 26 is the result of that work, and you can see it across the game, from how the cars drive and tracks evolve to cross-platform play that brings players together.”

Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios' industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise's commitment to delivering the most authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track. Become a legend in the improved Career Mode, take on opponents in competitive cross-platform online multiplayer, and fight for the championship in The Chase, a new standalone mode. There's also a groundbreaking dynamic track feature that evolves over each race weekend, a new Peak Performance training mode, dramatically improved graphics, lighting and much more.

Key Features

Favorite Drivers & Tracks: Race across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series with your favorite drivers and tracks from each series.
Improved Career Mode: Career Mode returns deeper than ever, featuring new weekly strategic planning decisions with Facility Upgrades that shape your journey from day one, along with performance coaching and tips from NASCAR greats Steve Letarte and Jamie McMurray.
New Game Modes & Features: Experience the thrill of The Chase, a new customizable standalone mode where you fight for a championship over the last 10 races of the season against the field of your choice, along with a new Peak Performance training mode to perfect your abilities on every track plus cross-platform multiplayer.
New Upgrades & Enhancements: Enjoy visual upgrades across the entire game, including improved graphics, skies, and dynamic lighting and cloud interactions, plus better replay cameras and an all new particle system for enhanced smoke, debris and additional effects. On the track, you’ll experience an all new tire and braking model for a more authentic racing experience along with dynamic track technology that changes the grip over the course of a race weekend.
And So Much More: Discover a ton of other additions, such as burnout celebrations, an all-new Ram truck, a new spotter (Freddie Kraft), new tracks (including the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland, and St. Petersburg), a trophy room, an enhanced paint kit, and all new (fully customizable!) driver ratings for 2026.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information, visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

About iRacing
The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

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2026-09-11

Jim Foster Named 2027 Squier-Hall Award Recipient

Jim Foster Named 2027 Squier-Hall Award Recipient

Former Spartanburg Herald sports editor helped take NASCAR from the sports pages to airwaves across the country

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2026) — Longtime motorsports journalist and key figure in the creation of the Motor Racing Network Jim Foster has been named recipient of the 2027 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, becoming the 15th winner of the prestigious award.

Foster spent 15 years as a sports journalist, with a newspaper career that included stops at The Salisbury Post and The Greensboro Record, followed by seven years as sports editor of the Spartanburg Herald. It was there that Foster covered some of NASCAR’s early years, including the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959.

After a brief stint in public relations with Chrysler’s Dodge Division, NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. hired Foster in 1967 as press director and assistant to the president. When France wanted the inaugural race at Talladega Superspeedway broadcast on radio in 1969, he turned to Foster to help make it happen. That effort ultimately helped spark the creation of the Motor Racing Network, with Foster playing a key role in assembling the team, which included legendary broadcaster and Squier-Hall Award namesake Ken Squier, that launched the network during Daytona Speedweeks in 1970.

“Jim Foster helped set a standard for NASCAR media coverage during the sport’s formative years, bringing its stories and personalities to life for a growing audience of readers and, later, listeners,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR CEO. “From his years covering NASCAR for several newspapers in the Carolinas to helping establish the Motor Racing Network, Jim understood the power of connecting fans directly to the sport through vibrant storytelling. His vision and passion left a lasting impact on both the media landscape and NASCAR, and we’re proud to recognize him with the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence.”

The Squier-Hall Award is voted upon by a panel of NASCAR and NASCAR Hall of Fame executives, active and retired media members, and former NASCAR competitors and industry leaders. Foster will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony festivities on January 22, 2027, and featured in an exhibit in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Tickets to the Induction Weekend events are available at NASCARHall.com.

The Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence was named after legendary NASCAR media figures Ken Squier and Barney Hall, the first two recipients of the award.

The other seven nominees for the award were:

Russ Catlin, one of the best-known early racing writers and historians; editor of Speed Age Magazine

George Cunningham, long-time beat writer for The Charlotte Observer, Atlanta Constitution and NASCAR Scene; is the namesake for the annual NMPA award for Excellence in Writing

Bob Montgomery, co-founder and announcer for the Universal Racing Network

Bob Moore, spent more than 20 years as a NASCAR beat writer including stints with the Daytona Beach News-Journal and The Charlotte Observer

Al Pearce, covered NASCAR for more than 50 years including 56 consecutive Daytona 500s, with a long tenure at AutoWeek

Dr. Jerry Punch, veteran ESPN broadcaster whose NASCAR career spanned decades from pit road to the broadcast booth

Hank Schoolfield, a jack of all trades bringing NASCAR racing to rans across the Southeast through newspapers, magazines and radio

About NASCAR    

About the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop. Opened on May 11, 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. For more information, visit nascarhall.com.

2026-09-18

Championship Winners Celebrate 2026 Peterborough Speedway Crowns

Miami to Take Center Stage as Host of 2026 NASCAR Awards

Kyle Larson Is Good Again

2026-09-17

NASCAR and FedEx Freight Announce Long-term Series Entitlement Partnership

2026-09-15

NASCAR 26 Launches Today on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

2026-09-11

Jim Foster Named 2027 Squier-Hall Award Recipient

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Championship Winners Celebrate 2026 Peterborough Speedway Crowns

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Kyle Larson Is Good Again

2026-09-17

NASCAR and FedEx Freight Announce Long-term Series Entitlement Partnership

2026-09-15

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2026-09-11

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