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January 30, 2025

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Hendrick Motorsports opens new advanced manufacturing facility; Lampe named president

 Hendrick Motorsports is diving headfirst into the world of advanced manufacturing. Officially named Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions, the Concord, North Carolina company named executive Scott Lampe its new president ahead of next month’s opening of a brand-new, 160,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility on the campus of Hendrick Motorsports…

North American Search Begins for Kulwicki Driver Development Program Competitors

The Kulwicki Driver Development Program, a North American initiative to help the top short-track stock car drivers achieve their dreams while keeping alive the legacy of 1992 NASCAR Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Alan Kulwicki, is now accepting applications for the 2025 season…

National Debt Relief announces first team and driver partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin

National Debt Relief, the industry leader in debt settlement known for its unique approach to debt relief, announces today its first team and driver partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin as the 2025 NASCAR season kicks off. National Debt Relief will be the primary sponsor of Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for four NASCAR Cup Series races this season, including the 67th running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025…

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Renews with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as Primary Partner

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the U.S. – will be a primary partner of the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE entry driven by John Hunter Nemechek for 14 events during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season…

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Bowman Gray Stadium

Check out the latest news on the NASCAR this weekend at Bowman Gray stadium…

TNT Sports & Max to launch exclusive NASCAR driver cam & audio experience

TNT Sports today announced the launch of a brand-new NASCAR Driver Cam experience — exclusive to Max — that will offer motorsports fans the ultimate all-access pass to every driver for every race throughout the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule…

Cup Series return to Bowman Gray ‘special in so many ways’ says Kennedy

Ben Kennedy had heard plenty about Bowman Gray Stadium and, like many others, enjoyed the 2010 History Channel docuseries. But it wasn’t until he competed in the ARCA Menards East Series and Bowman Gray was added to the schedule that NASCAR’s Executive Vice President and Chief Venue & Racing Innovations Officer finally understood its significance for many, including his own family…

Sports Tourism Market to Grow by USD 701.6 Billion (2025-2029), Rise in Sporting Events Fuels Growth, Report on How AI is Redefining Market Landscape - Technavio

Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global sports tourism market size is estimated to grow by USD 701.6 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period. Increasing number of sporting events is driving market growth, with a trend towards development of VR technology. However, cancelation of sports events due to financial constraints poses a challenge. Key market players include ATPI Ltd., BAC Sports Ltd., DTB Sports Management Ltd., Fanatic Sports Pvt. Ltd., Gala Management Services Ltd., Sports Travel and Tours Pty Ltd., International Sports Management Inc., ITC Travel Group, JTB India Pvt. Ltd., Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd., Match Hospitality AG, QuintEvents LLC, Sports Tours International Ltd., Sports Travel and Hospitality Group Ltd., Sportsnet Corp. Pty Ltd., The Hospitality Group, Thomas Cook India Ltd., travelOsports, Veda Sports Marketing Pvt. Ltd., and Victory Sports Tours…

NASCAR podcast: Rodney Childers

Rodney Childers returned from the 2024 season finale and immediately went to work at Spire Motorsports, where he is now the crew chief for the No. 7 team and Justin Haley. It’s been a busy offseason for Childers and his group as they prepare for a new NASCAR Cup Series season. Childers revealed they have done so much work and changed so many things, it’s as if they are starting over. He sat down on The Racing Writer’s Podcast to discuss that and much more ahead of this weekend’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

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