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NASCAR teams use AI to find an edge

CONCORD, N.C. — Margins in NASCAR have never been smaller. Whether it’s the leveling effect of the Next Gen car or the evolving technological arms race among teams, the Cup Series has never been tighter. And as parity grows, so does the need to uncover even the slightest competitive advantage. That’s where artificial intelligence comes […]

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CONCORD, N.C. — Margins in NASCAR have never been smaller.

Whether it’s the leveling effect of the Next Gen car or the evolving technological arms race among teams, the Cup Series has never been tighter. And as parity grows, so does the need to uncover even the slightest competitive advantage.

That’s where artificial intelligence comes in.

From performance analysis to data visualizations, AI is playing an increasingly pivotal role in how race teams operate across the NASCAR garage. Teams are using AI not just to crunch numbers, but also to make quicker decisions, generate strategic insights — and even rewrite the way they approach race weekends.

“It just builds a little bit more each year,” said Josh Sell, RFK Racing’s competition director. “We’re doing more now than we were a year ago. And we’ll probably be doing more a year from now than we are sitting here right now. It just continues to evolve.”

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The rise of AI in NASCAR mirrors the broader tech world.

Early large language models — or LLMs — were trained to answer basic questions. But now, they can cite sources, detect tone and reason through complex decisions. That opens up a new world for how teams evaluate everything from strategy calls to post-race feedback.

For example, a full race’s worth of driver and crew radio chatter can be fed into an AI model that not only identifies which calls worked and which didn’t, but also interprets tone and urgency in real time.

“Information is speed in this game nowadays,” said Tom Gray, technical director at Hendrick Motorsports. “He who can distill the information quicker and get to the decision quicker, ultimately, is going to have the race win. “

FINDING THE TIME

AI is also helping teams develop talent and streamline operations.

Even if someone on the team isn’t an expert in a particular field, AI can help them learn new skills faster. That’s especially important in the highly specialized Cup Series garage — and it could help smaller teams close the gap with bigger operations.

RFK Racing, now a three-car Cup Series team, is already seeing those benefits.

AI helps reduce the hours team members spend manually analyzing photos or videos. Instead of having a crew chief sort through everything, the software flags the most relevant material and delivers it quickly. On the technical side, the team is also using tools like ChatGPT to assist with software development, solving coding problems in various languages and freeing up engineers to focus on execution.

“It’s trying to figure out ways where, instead of having a crew chief spending three hours studying whatever it might be — photos, videos — if we can shorten that to an hour of really impactful time,” Sell said. “Looking at things that are important to them, not searching to find those things. That’s the biggest gain we see, and certainly whether it’s through the week or on race weekends, time is our limiting factor.

“You have a finite amount of time from the time practice ends to when the race starts. What you’re able to do to maximize the efficiency of that time is kind of a race in and of itself.”

VISUAL DATA

At Hendrick Motorsports, the winningest team in Cup Series history, AI is being used both to look ahead and to look back.

The team now works closely with Amazon Web Services (AWS) — a relationship that began after Prime Video sponsored one of its cars. The partnership has accelerated Hendrick’s use of AI across several key areas.

One of those is visual communication. Engineers are now generating images to help share ideas, whether they’re pitching a new part or breaking down a technical strategy. That ability to visualize complex concepts instantly helps everyone stay aligned and efficient.

Hendrick is also leveraging its four decades of data. The team can now go back and test old strategies, setups and decisions using AI to predict how past insights might inform future success.

“We’ve had a long history in the sport,” Gray said. “Not only can we look forward, but we can also look backward, back-test all the information we have, and see how that predicts the future.”



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Photos: NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway

Shane van Gisbergen known as SVG took the checkered flag in the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing at Sonoma Raceway winning the Toyota/SaveMart 350. SVG started in the pole position and dominated the pack leading in 97 of the 110 laps for his third and second consecutive win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series […]

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Shane van Gisbergen known as SVG took the checkered flag in the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing at Sonoma Raceway winning the Toyota/SaveMart 350. SVG started in the pole position and dominated the pack leading in 97 of the 110 laps for his third and second consecutive win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. The New Zealand driver is currently 26th in the series.

Driver Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, does a burnout in the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)

Filling the second through fifth spots were:

  • Chase Briscoe in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
  • Chase Elliott in the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports
  • Michael McDowell in the No. 71 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports
  • Christopher Bell in the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
A NASCAR fan reacts to a crash at Turn 2. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
(L-R) U.S. Navy recruiter Petty Officer Rampy, Commanding Officer Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Golden Gate Commander Mike Molloy AmirrorCAN MEN and deputy commander of Naval Education and Training Command – Force Development Rear Admiral Robert Nowakowski pose for Boatswain’s Mate Li Zhang in the Fan Zone before the race. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Driver Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, in the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 leads the pack of drivers at Turn 7. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
The #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, heads out of turn 7A. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Jacob Dobbins asks Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney for an autograph. Dobbins has been attending NASCAR races at the Sonoma Raceway for 5 years. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
The pack heads around Turn 2 after a yellow flag. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Chase Briscoe drives through Turn 7A in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Fans of Tyler Reddick watch the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway from the top of a recreational vehicle. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
The Trackhouse Racing team celebrates as driver Shane van Gisbergen known as SVG takes the checkered flag in the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Brooklyn Williford, 11, from Tracy, holds a quarter panel with drivers’ signatures before the race. Williford collected these signatures throughout the weekend and she has been attending the Sonoma Raceway since 2022. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Dalton Leonard, the rear tire changer for the No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford before the start of the race. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Fans photograph the Patriots Jet Demonstration Team perform before the start of the race. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Shane van Gisbergen known as SVG does burnouts in the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 after taking the checkered flag. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, stands on the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 in celebration of his victory. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Curtis Williford of Tracy shows off a homemade die cast model race car with Noah Gragson’s signature before the start of the race. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, celebrates with his team after his win. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Shane van Gisbergen, known as SVG, speaks to the media after his win. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)
Shane van Gisbergen known as SVG does burnouts in the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet ZL1 holds onto the checkered flag as he leaves the track after his win.. (Autumn DeGrazia/Bay City News)



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NASCAR Craftsman Truck TSport 200 At IRP Results

Friday At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis. Lap length: 0.69 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (11) Layne Riggs,… Friday At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis. Lap length: 0.69 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (11) Layne Riggs, Ford, 200 laps, 60 points. 2. (16) Corey Day, Chevrolet, 200, 0. 3. (21) Stewart […]

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Friday At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis. Lap length: 0.69 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (11) Layne Riggs,…

Friday

At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Indianapolis.

Lap length: 0.69 miles

(Start position in parentheses)

1. (11) Layne Riggs, Ford, 200 laps, 60 points.

2. (16) Corey Day, Chevrolet, 200, 0.

3. (21) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 200, 43.

4. (1) Corey Heim, Toyota, 200, 42.

5. (8) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 200, 46.

6. (2) Ty Majeski, Ford, 200, 44.

7. (3) Chandler Smith, Ford, 200, 44.

8. (6) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 200, 29.

9. (7) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 200, 33.

10. (12) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 200, 0.

11. (19) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 200, 30.

12. (5) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 200, 35.

13. (9) Luke Fenhaus, Ford, 200, 26.

14. (15) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 200, 24.

15. (10) Kaden Honeycutt, Chevrolet, 199, 27.

16. (22) Jake Garcia, Ford, 199, 21.

17. (14) Brenden Queen, Chevrolet, 199, 20.

18. (17) Connor Mosack, Chevrolet, 199, 20.

19. (20) Matt Crafton, Ford, 199, 18.

20. (29) Dawson Sutton, Chevrolet, 199, 17.

21. (24) Jack Wood, Chevrolet, 199, 16.

22. (25) Matt Mills, Chevrolet, 198, 15.

23. (18) Andres Perez De Lara, Chevrolet, 198, 14.

24. (13) Brent Crews, Toyota, 198, 13.

25. (30) Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 198, 12.

26. (4) Giovanni Ruggiero, Toyota, 198, 11.

27. (28) Toni Breidinger, Toyota, 198, 10.

28. (26) Frankie Muniz, Ford, 197, 9.

29. (35) Greg Van Alst, Toyota, 194, 8.

30. (32) Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, 194, 0.

31. (23) Jayson Alexander, Chevrolet, 193, 6.

32. (33) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, handling, 99, 5.

33. (31) Alan Waller, Ford, accident, 65, 4.

34. (34) Boston Oliver, Chevrolet, handling, 39, 3.

35. (27) Cody Dennison, Ford, electrical, 8, 2.

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Race Statistics

Average Speed of Race Winner: 82.124 mph.

Time of Race: 1 hour, 40 minutes, 14 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 1.864 seconds.

Caution Flags: 3 for 24 laps.

Lead Changes: 3 among 3 drivers.

Lap Leaders: C.Heim 0-20; L.Riggs 21-125; S.Friesen 126-145; L.Riggs 146-200

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): L.Riggs, 2 times for 160 laps; S.Friesen, 1 time for 20 laps; C.Heim, 1 time for 20 laps.

Wins: C.Heim, 5; C.Smith, 2; L.Riggs, 1; D.Hemric, 1; T.Ankrum, 1; S.Friesen, 1; R.Caruth, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. C.Heim, 690; 2. C.Smith, 546; 3. L.Riggs, 525; 4. D.Hemric, 514; 5. K.Honeycutt, 491; 6. G.Enfinger, 488; 7. T.Ankrum, 468; 8. T.Majeski, 462; 9. J.Garcia, 424; 10. G.Ruggiero, 397; 11. S.Friesen, 395; 12. B.Rhodes, 394; 13. R.Caruth, 384; 14. T.Gray, 361; 15. C.Mosack, 321; 16. M.Crafton, 309.

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NASCAR Driver Rating Formula

A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.

The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

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Collet Leads Practice as Hauger Makes Rare Mistake – Speedway Digest

A pair of first-day INDY NXT by Firestone practices at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna left series leader Dennis Hauger with a damaged car and Caio Collet with a fast car. SEE: Practice Results Driving the No. 76 HMD Motorsports entry, Collet posted the quickest overall lap, a time of 1 minute, 14.0546 of a second that […]

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A pair of first-day INDY NXT by Firestone practices at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna left series leader Dennis Hauger with a damaged car and Caio Collet with a fast car.

SEE: Practice Results

Driving the No. 76 HMD Motorsports entry, Collet posted the quickest overall lap, a time of 1 minute, 14.0546 of a second that bested Andretti Global’s Lochie Hughes (1:14.3332 in the No. 26 McGinley Clinic/USF Pro Championship car) and HMD Motorsports’ Josh Pierson (1:14.6193 in the No. 14 HMD Motorsports entry). Hauger had the best lap in the first session – 1:14.7484 – but his opportunity to improve in the second practice was lost when he hit the tire barrier in Turn 6.

Hauger finished with the 16th-best lap overall in Andretti Global’s No. 28 Nammo car, a position he won’t want to be in when qualifying is held Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on FS1. That session will set the starting lineups for each of the two races held this weekend. The past 10 pole winners of the Grand Prix of Monterey have gone on to win the race.

Hauger, who leads the series with five wins and six poles, holds a 76-point lead over Hughes (two wins, two poles) with five races remaining. Collet, a one-race winner this season, stands 94 points out of the series lead.

Nineteen car-and-driver combinations participated after Andretti Cape INDY NXT and driver Ricardo Escotto parted ways.

The weekend’s first race is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS2. Race 2 will be at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FS1.

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NASCAR Announces 2026 San Diego Naval Base Race

Tom Cruise, are you listening?  How to Watch Catch up on past episodes of Race For The Championship on Peacock In a shocking twist to whether NASCAR would move out of the Chicago Street Race next year, the league has thrown fans of the fast lane into more of a dizzying tailspin than when a […]

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In a shocking twist to whether NASCAR would move out of the Chicago Street Race next year, the league has thrown fans of the fast lane into more of a dizzying tailspin than when a dapper, mustachioed Ryan Blaney finally shaved off his lip foliage. So how do you trump the vanishing of one carefully curated and beloved mouth brow? 

Well, not only did NASCAR announce it’s departing from the Windy City, league officials dropped perhaps the most epic, most cinematic promo for Chicago’s replacement – a little event on San Diego’s historic Coronado Navy site dubbed, “Race the Base.”

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Training day for the NASCAR “recruits”

Headlining the adrenaline-fueled piece that’d make even Michael Bay’s heart flutter isn’t Maverick, Goose or the late Ice Man – it’s none other than a select few of NASCAR’s own “Top Guns,” assembled by the league’s perennial most popular driver, Chase Elliott, aka “Peaches” in the promo. Joining him with their own code names are none other than the youngest driver to ever notch 600 career Cup Series starts, Joey “Zamboni” Logano, Carson “Hot Shot” Hocevar, Noah “Rizz” Gragson, Chase “Hoosier” Briscoe and William “Flame” Byron. 

Feeling “the need for speed,” the six eager recruits endure a rigorous gamut of in-flight training, complete with all the harrowing barrel rolls one could ever want, before the group prepares to tackle their final mission – making it to the end of the course on the base without being caught be the Navy’s elite security force. 

Passing muster

Out of time and options, “Peaches” (Elliott) and “Zamboni” (Logano) lock eyes with a plan of their own – putting the pedal to the metal under the disguise of classic rides, not stock cars. With “Peaches” channeling a steely-eyed Vin Diesel – after all, “it’s the driver, not the car” – the Cup Series stars nearly outrun their captors before one of the agents pops up in the back of “Zamboni’s” and “Rizz’s” cherry red classic Ford Mustang. 

After passing the grueling test with flying colors, NASCAR’s chosen are welcomed into the Navy fold by Captain Loren “Wookie” Jacobi, the actual Commanding Officer at Coronado. It’s a touching finish to a high-octane piece, reminding fans from coast to coast about NASCAR’s strong ties to the United States military.   

Race the Base course layout

While details of the Navy’s Coronado course will be released at a later date, NASCAR brass are using the iRacing simulator to develop the circuit just like the league did for other events, like the Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum and the Chicago Street Race.     

“It’ll be a blend of traditional street racing in a way where we’ll be winding our ways through some of the streets on the base,” revealed Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s executive vice president, chief venue & racing innovation officer. 

“They’ll be going past [aircraft] carriers,” he continued. “They’ll eventually go out onto the tarmac, probably by some military aircraft, maybe a couple of F-18s out there, and then back towards the entrance to the base.”

NASCAR and the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy

The three-day, full-throttle event marks only the second street race in NASCAR’s modern era, but to the United States Navy, it carries even more weight because it will coincide with the military branch’s 250th anniversary. 

“As Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado and on behalf of the United States Navy, it’s an honor to partner with NASCAR at NAS North Island as part of our 250th anniversary celebration,” stated Captain Loren Jacobi in a press release. “Hosting one of America’s premier motorsports events on this historic base reflects our partnership with the local community and our shared pride in the nation’s heritage.” 

“We are privileged to showcase the dedication of our Sailors alongside NASCAR’s finest as we celebrate our 250th anniversary.”  

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan explained why pairing NASCAR with America’s Navy is such a perfect fit. 

“NASCAR embodies the very best of the American spirit through speed, precision and an unyielding pursuit of excellence,” Phelan noted in a press release. “Hosting a race aboard Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation, it’s not just a historic first, it’s a powerful tribute to the values we share: grit, teamwork and love of country.” 

“From the flight deck to the finish line, this collaboration reflects the operational intensity and unity of purpose that define both the United States Navy and NASCAR,” he continued. 

“We’re proud to open our gates to the American people, honor those who serve and inspire the next generation to step forward and serve something greater than themselves.”

The three-day event kicks off with the Craftsman Truck Series on Friday, June 19, followed by the Xfinity Series hitting the black top Saturday, June 20, and ending with the Cup Series stars burning rubber on Sunday, June 21. 
 



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NHRA And Deep Blue Launch New Initiative To Accelerate Opportunity For Women In Motorsports

Jeffrey Young, Ida Zetterström, Leah Pruett, and Laura Correnti at the Women Of NHRA Kick-off Event … More in Sonoma. NHRA For decades, women in motorsports have been underrepresented, underserved, and under-resourced, despite proving time and again that they have the talent, grit, and determination to compete at the highest level. Now, a new partnership […]

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For decades, women in motorsports have been underrepresented, underserved, and under-resourced, despite proving time and again that they have the talent, grit, and determination to compete at the highest level. Now, a new partnership is aiming to change that.

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has teamed up with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch “Women of NHRA,” which is a new initiative designed to elevate the league’s top-tier women racers and create more commercial and fan engagement opportunities across the sport. Deep Blue, a firm dedicated to driving commercial investment in and growth opportunities for women’s sports, brings deep expertise in advertising, media, and brand partnerships. Deep Blue will work to create long-term commercial value for NHRA’s women athletes and maximize their influence as marketers, leaders, and women in sport.

“The NHRA has a compelling story – its male and female drivers compete on the same circuit, the fastest driver on that circuit is a woman, female drivers manage their teams, work on their cars, are multi-hyphenate with experience ranging from electricians and engineers, understand and optimize to performance margins that drive success through tools like AI and machine learning, and beyond,” said Laura Correnti, Founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment. “Through strategy, storytelling, and activations we’re working with the NHRA to drive commercial awareness of what makes it a compelling investment.”

A Unique, Level Playing Field

Today, the NHRA is the premier sanctioning body for drag racing in the United States and is the largest auto racing organization in the world. The organization oversees 20 national events annually and offers competitive opportunities across all levels of the sport from youth and grassroots racing to professional competition. With more than 100 member tracks nationwide and a legacy of innovation, the NHRA has a long history of gender equity. NHRA drag racing is unique in the fact that men and women have competed head-to-head on a 1,000-foot track for decades. Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.

“Women and girls are not just out here competing. They’re out here actually setting records, winning races, winning championships, winning multiple championships, and racing together with the guys,” said Ida Zetterström, NHRA driver who was recently named “Best New Talent” by NHRA’s National Dragster publication. “People don’t realize how big of a turnout we have at our events, how big our TV numbers are, that we’re actually competing with the guys, and that the fastest person in the world is a woman.”

Bringing Commercial Awareness And Investment To Women In Motorsports

Amid the surging growth of women’s sports across all levels, NHRA and Deep Blue are ensuring that women in motorsports are part of the mainstream conversation around fandom and sponsorship. Women of NHRA aims to accelerate women in motorsports and drag racing into its next era by deepening investment in women racers, unlocking new sponsorships, and growing the sport’s passionate fanbase through the visibility and influence of its women athletes.

“There’s a huge piece of momentum going on right now in women’s sports, and I feel like we have to tell our story because these women compete and win and dominate against men on an equal playing field and do it every day and every weekend,” said Jeffrey Young, Vice President of Marketing at the NHRA. “I want to make sure that people know that there is a sport where it’s an even playing field and the women are dominant.”

Women of NHRA will kick off at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals taking place July 25 – 27, 2025 at the Sonoma Raceway. Deep Blue and NHRA will host a VIP race-day experience that includes a brand summit on NHRA’s growth trajectory, followed by exclusive trackside access with some of the sport’s brightest stars.



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NASCAR confirms data breach after March cyberattack

NASCAR warned customers this week of a data breach caused by a cyberattack in March. The incident exposed the Social Security numbers of an unknown number of victims. In filings with regulators in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the company declined to say how many people were affected. NASCAR, an acronym for the National Association […]

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NASCAR warned customers this week of a data breach caused by a cyberattack in March.

The incident exposed the Social Security numbers of an unknown number of victims. In filings with regulators in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the company declined to say how many people were affected.

NASCAR, an acronym for the National Association for Stock Car Racing, said its IT team identified a cyberattack on April 3 and began an investigation.

Law enforcement was notified and a cybersecurity firm was hired to look into the attack.

“The investigation determined that the unauthorized actor acquired certain files on the Company’s network between March 31 and April 3, 2025,” NASCAR said.

In late June, the company determined that Social Security numbers had been exposed. 

Founded in 1948, the Daytona Beach-based company operates as an auto racing sanctioning body that organizes more than 1,500 races across the U.S. each year.

Breach notification letters were sent out to victims on July 24, and victims are being given one year of credit monitoring services. 

NASCAR did not respond to requests for comment in April when the Medusa ransomware gang added the company to its leak site and demanded a $4 million ransom. The company also did not respond to inquiries on Friday.

Medusa claimed to have exfiltrated gigabytes of company data and set a deadline of April 19 for ransom payment. It is unclear if the data was published.

In March, the FBI and other U.S. agencies warned that Medusa was behind more than 300 cyberattacks on critical infrastructure organizations.

For more than four years, the group has terrorized governments and companies — gaining notoriety for an attack on Minneapolis Public Schools that exposed troves of sensitive student documents impacting more than 100,000 people. 

In addition to attacks on the Pacific island nation of Tonga, it has targeted municipalities in France and government agencies in the Philippines, as well as a technology company created by two of Canada’s largest banks. 

Rebecca Moody, head of data research at the cybersecurity firm Comparitech, said Medusa is among the top 10 most prolific ransomware strains this year so far, with 106 attacks claimed and 19 that have been confirmed. 

The group’s attack on Bell Ambulance affecting more than 100,000 people is one of this year’s biggest data breaches, she said. 

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