North Carolina Motorsports Association

06/16/2026

The NCMA joins the motorsports community in mourning the loss of legendary journalist Steve Waid. Waid, the 2019 recipient of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Squier-Hall Award, began his career at the Martinsville (Va.) Bulletin before moving on to a decade-long run with the Roanoke (Va.) Times. In 1981, he jumped to Grand National Scene and became one of the most important voices in American motorsports for the next three decades.

Waid was the president of the National Motorsports Press Association for 12 years, won many annual and lifetime achievement awards, and co-authored a biography on Junior Johnson with another giant of American motorsports journalism, Tom Higgins.

Waid was 77 and is survived by his wife, Margaret; their children, Celeste and Andrew; and his brother, Dr. Lewis Randolph Waid of Mount Pleasant, S.C.

06/15/2026

The North Carolina Motorsports Association is celebrating 24 years of serving, supporting, and strengthening the motorsports industry in the Old North State.

Since its founding in 2002, NCMA has worked to unite the businesses, organizations, and individuals that power North Carolina’s position as the epicenter of American motorsports. From advocacy and workforce development to networking, visibility, and industry leadership, our mission remains the same: to ensure motorsports continues to thrive for generations to come.

We thank every member, partner, volunteer, sponsor, board member, and industry leader who has been part of this journey. Your support has helped build a stronger, more connected motorsports community.

As we celebrate 24 years, we're looking ahead to the future. If your business is part of the motorsports ecosystem, there's never been a better time to join the industry's unified voice.

🏁 Become a member today: https://zurl.co/kpw95

Together, we're accelerating the future of motorsports in North Carolina.

06/11/2026

NCMA renames its philanthropy award and presents the inaugural Greg Biffle Driven to Serve Award to the charities of the Petty family at the 19th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards.

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The inaugural Greg Biffle Driven to Serve Award was presented to the Petty Family for their outstanding contributions to charity and community.

06/07/2026

Legendary Night, indeed.

The 19th Annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards, presented by Fifth Third Bank, were filled with emotion, laughter, and gratitude as the Old North State's racing industry gathered in Charlotte to pay tribute to some of the biggest and most influential names in American motorsports history.

🏆 Mario Andretti
🏆 The Petty Family
🏆 Venturini Motorsports
🏆 Dave Moody

As Mario Andretti said from the podium, "One of the greatest honors you can receive is to be recognized for your hard work." We agree, and it was our privilege to be in the presence of the honorees' collective greatness.

We also had the opportunity to recognize the next generation of industry professionals by awarding general scholarships from the North Carolina Motorsports Foundation to Isaac Donnell, Marshall McClain, and Raine Putzrath. We look forward to following your careers!

And of course, we will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime fireside chat that concluded the evening, with Mario Andretti and Richard Petty sharing stories and racing wisdom with host Kyle Petty and the live audience.

We would like to thank the sponsors that helped make the evening possible:

Fifth Third Bank
Xceldyne
Jostens
Charlotte Motor Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Hendrick Motorsports
Joe Gibbs Racing
Team Penske
TOYOTA RACING
NASCAR
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Wells Fargo
Scott Lewis Associates, Inc.
SRI Performance
Stock Car Steel & Aluminum

And we're already looking forward to the 20th annual awards in 2027, when we will celebrate the NCMA's 25th anniversary.

06/01/2026

IT’S FINALLY HERE!

hits high gear tomorrow as the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket begins at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Visit the NCMA at Booth #1237 to learn more about us and the No. 1 state in the country for motorsports, North Carolina.

05/26/2026

We're just one week away from the 2026 HPX! Stop by Booth 1237 to learn more about the NCMA, why we say "North Carolina is where motorsports means business," and why we are all-in with HPX.

05/25/2026

"At its core, the nobility and the majesty of Memorial Day can be found in the story of ordinary Americans who become extraordinary for the most simple of reasons: They loved their country so deeply, so profoundly, that they were willing to give their lives to keep it safe and free."

05/24/2026

There's no bigger day for motorsports in North Carolina than the annual Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. However, the work of the NCMA continues year-round and across all forms of motorsports and supporting industries. Get a closer look at the NCMA and how we promote, protect and grow motorsports in the Old North State.

05/22/2026

We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of Kyle Busch. Our deepest condolences go out to Kyle's wife, Samantha, his children, Brexton and Lennix, the entire Busch family, the men and women of Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, fellow competitors, and the fans of "Rowdy Nation." Kyle was a devoted husband and father, as well as a champion competitor, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.