How much is the NASCAR industry worth?

How much is the NASCAR industry worth?

Valued at around 140 million U.S. dollars as of 2017, its largest series, the Daytona 500 Monster Energy Cup is among the most valuable sport event brands in the world.

How many NASCAR fans are in the United States?

The total number of estimated NASCAR fans in the United States: 75 million. 1 in 3 households that watch NASCAR regularly has children in the home that are under the age of 18. The generalization that a NASCAR fan is generally rich and white is actually fairly accurate.

How did you get a job in NASCAR?

Due to the traveling nature of our sport, I enjoy getting to spend time with people from all across the country in various capacities. The culture at NASCAR is tremendous and, in short, one large family. Originally from Texas, I joined IMSA Communications in Daytona Beach as an intern in 2016 and accepted a full-time position in 2017.

How does the NASCAR schedule work each year?

Each year NASCAR officials factor in several considerations when deciding the schedule. NASCAR currently has little or no inclination to add races to the already long schedule; however, it does evaluate race dates to determine whether a race should be moved to another time of the year or in some cases, dropped from the schedule altogether.

What are the demographics of people who watch NASCAR?

37%. That’s the percentage of NASCAR’s audience that is made up of women. Only 9% of the overall NASCAR audience fits into the 18-34 age demographic. 1 in 2 people who watch NASCAR on a regular basis are above the age of 55.

How many people does a NASCAR team have?

While NASCAR’s Cup Series has restricted the number of personnel allowed at race venues, a workforce of around 100 people are feverishly busy back at the team’s race shop and factory to support the engineers and specialists on the pit wall at the race venue.

How does a team work in NASCAR racing?

NASCAR racing drivers are employed by teams and these are limited to four cars each, sharing resources to increase teams’ chances for race and championship success. NASCAR teams can be understood in two ways: firstly, teams as organizations that own and manage personnel; secondly, as people that work for an individual car.

What kind of racing is there in NASCAR?

In the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, NASCAR teams are able to compete in three NASCAR series: the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series.

What kind of job do I have in NASCAR?

Now, as the Managing Director of Officiating and Events, I help manage the race events as well as the penalty and appeal processes. Working with our race teams, inspectors and officials to build a solid team that will help guide NASCAR into the future is my favorite part of my job.