Ben Kennedy

Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down

Apr 24, 2026 @ 4:14pm

That’ll send shockwaves through the garage. NASCAR CEO Jim France, who has served as the leader of the sport since 2018, will be stepping down and replaced by current President Steve O’Donnell, according to a report from Jordan Bianchi with The Athletic. The move is expected to be announced to teams ahead of this weekend’s Jack Links 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The 81-year old France is the son of NASCAR founder Bill France, and along with his brother Bill France Jr. […] The post Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

NASCAR Execs Went Full “Undercover Boss” & Attended This Weekend’s Darlington Race As Fans

Mar 25, 2026 @ 5:12pm

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Getting the fan’s perspective. NASCAR leadership has taken a lot of criticism lately for being out of touch with concerns from teams and fans, which is often cited as a major factor in the sport’s decline in ratings over the past decade or so. The sport has taken strides to try to win back longtime fans after a series of unpopular decisions, which included the addition of stage racing and a playoff format, the Next Gen car that increased parity […] The post NASCAR Execs Went Full “Undercover Boss” & Attended This Weekend’s Darlington Race As Fans first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’

Mar 25, 2026 @ 9:11am

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. does not hand out praise lightly.So when he says something in NASCAR “makes him proud as a race fan,” it means something.That moment came this weekend at Darlington Raceway. And it had nothing to do with the race itself.Instead, Earnhardt Jr. was talking about Ben Kennedy and a decision that stood out […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.