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On YouTubeNASCAR News / EasySportz / January 29
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Have Decision to Make on Clash Format
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Mother Nature appears ready to throw a full-body block on NASCAR’s plans this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium, with the latest weather models hinting at snow, cold and general Piedmont mischief aimed squarely at the Clash.
NASCAR News / EasySportz / January 17
Elton Sawyer is NASCAR Fans’ Horsepower Hero
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — If NASCAR’s recent momentum has a pulse, Elton Sawyer is one of the people making sure it beats louder. Sawyer, NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition, has spent the past year doing something fans have begged the sport to do for a decade: listen — and then act.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 28
NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer on Martinsville incident between Sam Mayer, Jeb Burton: ‘Not something we’re going to tolerate’
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday that the incident between Sam Mayer and Jeb Burton after the checkered flag in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway will be subject to further review.
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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 26
Elton Sawyer warns NASCAR Cup drivers to avoid talking about points, playoff position ahead of Martinsville
Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Martinsville, Elton Sawyer has officially put drivers and teams on notice. At the drivers meeting, the Senior VP of Competition reminded everyone of what they should be discussing on the radio.
NASCAR News / EasySportz / October 24
NASCAR, Elton Sawyer Owe Fans Integrity at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Here we are again. It’s short track playoff time at Martinsville Speedway — trucks, Xfinity, Cup all stacked in one last-ditch hurrah before the Championship 4 in Phoenix.
NASCAR News / EasySportz / October 23
Column: NASCAR, Elton Sawyer Cannot Interfere With Martinsville Again
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Short-track madness. Playoff desperation. Championship dreams hanging by a thread. NASCAR Cup Series fans have circled Sunday, October
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Chevrolet’s New Cup Series Car Gets Green Light for Daytona 2026
When Toyota and Ford rolled out upgraded cars for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Chevrolet chose to stick with its proven Camaro ZL1 1LE design. The decision paid off, with the bowtie brigade delivering strong results these last two years.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 1
NASCAR Insider Confirms Chevrolet Camaro Won’t Return to 2026 Daytona 500
Chevrolet Camaro has been part of NASCAR over the years and has evolved over generations that reflected the design of street cars. Before the Next Gen
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 15
Connor Zilisch, Tommy Baldwin sound off on Elton Sawyer horsepower comments
Horsepower, horsepower, horsepower. Many drivers — both current and former — have called for NASCAR to increase horsepower in the Next Gen car in an effort to improve the on-track product.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 12
NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer reveals likelihood of Austin Hill penalty after incident with Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR‘s senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday they “don’t see anything at this time” to suggest that Austin Hill will be penalized for wrecking Michael McDowell in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / August 5
Sawyer: Increase in Short Track Horsepower is '2026 Initiative'
The persistent calling for more horsepower to be put into the NASCAR Cup Series vehicles have been heard, and at least when it comes to the short tracks, NASCAR is planning to deliver an adequate response.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 5
More horsepower: NASCAR VP Elton Sawyer tips his hand, but there’s a caveat
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR‘s senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday that increasing horsepower in the Next Gen car at short tracks is a priority for the 2026 season.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 27
NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer: More horsepower in Next Gen car is ‘on the table’
NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer said Tuesday that increasing horsepower in the Next Gen car is “on the table.” Several drivers have implored NASCAR to add more horsepower and according to Sawyer, conversations are underway with its engine builder.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / May 2
Thrills on tap as Cup Series visits Texas Motor Speedway
There were plenty of numbers to come out of Austin Cindric's victory last weekend at Talladega, but it was another Sunday when NASCAR felt it had to defend the quality of its superspeedway product.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / April 15
Sawyer: NASCAR 'Not Going to Sleep On' Short Track Woes; Open to Ideas
“We’re all in this together, and we all want the same thing. We all want the best product and the best racing on the racetrack, and if someone has an idea,
NASCAR News / The Spun / February 25
NASCAR SVP Elton Sawyer Hints At Big Change To Finishes
The outrage over the controversial finish to Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this week has NASCAR fans once again questioning the racing authority's rulebook.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / November 13, 2024
Larry McReynolds Fires Shot at Fans, Elton Sawyer and NASCAR
Larry McReynolds is known as "America's Crew Chief." In that role, he regularly shares his opinion on what's happening in the NASCAR landscape during his daily show on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. On Tuesday, he and show co-host Danielle Trotta recapped the Championship 4 weekend in Phoenix.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / November 12, 2024
Elton Sawyer: NASCAR "All Ears" on Possible Ideas to Tweak Playoff Format
In the weeks leading up to, and during Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway, the hot-button topic of discussion has surrounded the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs format, and whether it's an adequate way to crown a champion.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 5, 2024
NASCAR's Martinsville manipulation penalties are not enough
On Tuesday, NASCAR's sanctioning body handed out penalties to several teams after their roles in manipulating the finish of Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 5, 2024
NASCAR penalizes teams, suspends crew members for incident at Martinsville
Following the controversial final laps of Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR has handed out steep penalties to several of the parties involved.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 6, 2024
NASCAR exec: We will take 'much deeper dive' into controversial damaged vehicle policy
One week after NASCAR's controversial Damaged Vehicle Policy was at the center of water cooler fodder for frustrated fans, it was once more thrust into the limelight at the Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / September 24, 2024
Elton Sawyer: NASCAR "Baffled" with Lack of Tire Wear at Bristol
Last Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway played out in a drastically different way than anybody expected, based on notes from the track's Spring event.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2024
Elton Sawyer speaks on possible penalties after controversial Richmond finish
It's safe to say that Sunday's controversial NASCAR finish at Richmond is garnering a lot of attention.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / May 28, 2024
Elton Sawyer explains what led to NASCAR calling off Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte
NASCAR made the decision to call off Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after completing just 249-of-400 laps. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Tuesday that simply put, too much rain fell at a time where the race would’ve gone well past 2 a.m.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 19, 2024
Elton Sawyer: Data and eye test prove NASCAR product is ‘as good as it’s ever been’
While NASCAR has issues with short track and road course racing, as well as passing on a variety of other tracks, Elton Sawyer isn’t worried. The SVP of NASCAR believes that the product is as good as it’s ever been.
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