Legacy Motor Club has appointed Dean Kessel as Chief Marketing Officer. Kessel brings over 25 years of senior executive leadership in sports marketing, sponsorship strategy, and brand development to the organization.“We are thrilled to welcome Dean to Legacy Motor Club,” said co-owner Jimmie Johnson.” Dean’s extensive experience in motorsports, brand...

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s instant reaction to Alex Bowman winning the pole at Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 11 probably wasn't what many expected.Bowman (at left, above), filling in for Earnhardt, had just captured the first pole of his Sprint Cup Series career and did so at his home track. Yes,...

NASCAR is exploring the possibility of holding midweek races, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal.SBJ reports that NBC Sports and NBCSN president of programming Jon Miller suggested the idea to NASCAR executives in recent talks with various stakeholders. NASCAR reportedly is looking at "15 to 20" initiatives...

Jimmie Johnson said his dream had been to win a NASCAR Cup race, but on Friday night in Las Vegas he celebrated the 80th Cup wins that netted him a seventh Sprint Cup Series crown last month at Homestead-Miami Speedway."When I say this, it really is no joke: My goal...

There are dueling pairs of cowboy boots in Las Vegas this week.It happens here most years as the calendar turns from November to December. The two events don't always coincide, but this year, again, they do – NASCAR Champion's Week and the National Finals Rodeo.The two events are not altogether...

Jimmie Johnson's record-tying seventh Sprint Cup championship drew a 3.3 overnight rating and about 6 million viewers on NBC and NBCSN Sunday afternoon – a total that saw viewership continue to fall but which snapped one unfortunate streak of declines.On the plus side for NASCAR, Homestead is the third-highest-rated finale...

Tony Stewart's final Sprint Cup race ended two laps down, but that's not what Smoke will remember.As Stewart rolled off pit road before the green flag, he was greeted by a large line of crew members from the other 39 teams, a scene reminiscent of the reception Dale Earnhardt Sr....

Martin Truex Jr. led the final practice for Sunday's Sprint Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Carl Edwards fastest among the title contenders.Truex Jr. drove the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota to the top of the speed chart at 174.289mph, with Edwards just off that pace at 174.031mph. The...

Roger Penske says that he regrets not having had the opportunity to run Tony Stewart in the Indianapolis 500.Stewart, who is preparing for his final Sprint Cup outing at Homestead this weekend, made five appearances at Indy between 1996 and 2001, with a best finish of fifth with Menard in...

FanVision Entertainment and Racing Electronics has announced the launch of the Legend, a custom Android device for race fans, race teams, and gearheads available for purchase exclusively at Kickstarter.com.The next step in FanVision Entertainment and Racing Electronic's continued legacy of excellence in racing technology, the Legend features the "Classic Scanner"...