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NASCAR's Elite Feeling Economic Pinch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- I went to the race track Thursday and an economic forum broke out. NASCAR Chairman Brian France addressed reporters during the annual season-opening Media Day at Daytona International Speedway and reiterated his concern that his sport be "sensitive'' to the tough economic times. Drivers were talking...

$225 Million Suit Should Open Some Eyes

If NASCAR's effort to be more diverse needed a boost, well, it just got 225 million more reasons to switch into high gear.As I'm sure you've seen everywhere -- heck, this made front page on nearly every news web site -- NASCAR is being sued by a former official claiming discrimination, sexual harassment, and other things....

NASCAR CEO France Makes Rare TV Visit

Check out all of the NASCAR Fanhouse Daytona Speedweeks Coverage. On Sunday, stop by for the live blog of the 50th Daytona 500 at 3:00pm/ET.NASCAR CEO Brian France made a rare media appearance on ESPN2's pre-race coverage prior to Saturday afternoon's Camping World 300 for the Nationwide Series.He had some interesting...

France: We Will Keep Chase, You Will Like It

NASCAR Chairman Brian France really loves the Chase for the Nextel Cup.And because of that, don't expect any major amends to the format, or a complete reversal back to the standard point system -- regardless if many fans and at least one top driver questions how it affects the sport's future integrity.France cited the...

Phoenix Chase-ing: The Jeff and Jimmie Show

(This will be the first part of a two-part series airing here on the Fanhouse. It will break down the final two races of the season for the two drivers, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson, who still have a manageable shot of winning the 2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup. Watch for the next one just before Homestead next...

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05/22/12 France Sees Positive Start to 2012 Source: RacingOne NASCAR CEO Brian France is encouraged by the direction of the sport and reaffirmed the sanctioning body is committed to improving the on-track product.
05/21/12 CUP: France Offers Views On State Of NASCAR Source: FOX Sports With 11 Sprint Cup races in the books, how does this season add up?
05/20/12 Sprint Cup Series officials looking at ways to punch... Source: AutoWeek NASCAR Chairman Brian France is aware of the fan debate surrounding the last two months of racing, and acknowledged the sanctioning body is studying several areas to ensure the on-track product is entertaining.
05/20/12 Junior is an All-Star Source: The Progress-Index - Petersburg VA NASCAR Chairman Brian France is aware of the fan debate surrounding the last two months of racing, and acknowledged the sanctioning body is studying several areas to ensure the on-track product is entertaining.
05/20/12 Defending champ Edwards out of All-Star race Source: Times-News - Hendersonville NC Defending champion Carl Edwards bowed out in the second segment Saturday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway after the engine in the No. 99 Ford blew up on lap 25.