NASCAR Illustrated

Summary

NASCAR Illustrated (formerly Winston Cup Illustrated) was a monthly magazine about NASCAR stock car racing. Established in 1982, it was closed by publisher American City Business Journals in mid-2016.

NASCAR Illustrated
CategoriesSports
FrequencyMonthly
Circulation85,000
Final issueJuly 1, 2016 (2016-07-01)
CompanyAmerican City Business Journals
CountryUnited States
Based inCharlotte, North Carolina
LanguageEnglish

History edit

NASCAR Illustrated began publication in 1982.[1] It was described as a "niche magazine".[2]

In 2010, NASCAR Scene was shuttered and merged into Illustrated.[3]

ACBJ notified employees of the magazine's stoppage of circulation via email in June 2016.[4]

Staff edit

References edit

  1. ^ "NASCAR Digital Media And NASCAR Illustrated Partner To Launch Microsite" (Press release). Speedway Media. NASCAR. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "No National Magazine for the NASCAR Nation?". Chief Marketer. October 23, 2005. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Roush, Chris (June 28, 2016). "ACBJ kills NASCAR Illustrated". Talking Biz News. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "Charlotte media company kills NASCAR Illustrated". Autoweek. Hearst Digital Media. June 29, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "A New Woman In The Driver's Seat". News-Democrat and Leader. August 24, 2007. Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Crandall, Kelly (June 3, 2020). "NASCAR returns to Nashville with Cup Series for 2021". Racer. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Allison, Liz (May 2012). The Girl's Guide to NASCAR. Center Street. ISBN 9781455525423. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  8. ^ "Fluharty can be seen behind the lens and behind the wheel". Charlotte Observer. July 22, 2004. Retrieved October 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "A Little Bit Sideways". Scott Huler. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  10. ^ "Norma 'Dusty' Brandel is 7th Squier-Hall Award Winner". The News Leader. July 6, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Davis, Mark (July 9, 2006). "NASCAR broadcaster tracks his career". Lancaster Sunday News. Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.