Cryptocurrencies Making Their Way Into The NASCAR World

The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies across the sports world has prompted individual leagues and federations to incorporate cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency companies as part of their sponsorship schemes.

NASCAR has not been the exception. One of the most common NASCAR predictions is the eventual merger between cryptocurrencies and NASCAR sponsorship deals. Thus far, cryptocurrencies have gained a modest foothold in the NASCAR world. 

While NASCAR hasn’t made any official moves to integrate cryptocurrencies into the sport, several individual drivers and teams have shown interest in and support for cryptocurrencies.

NASCAR Drivers and Cryptocurrencies

The following NASCAR drivers have shown interest in investing or receiving cryptocurrencies as payment for their services.

Landon Cassill

Landon Cassill is a NASCAR driver who has been involved in the cryptocurrency space for several years. In 2014, he became one of the first professional athletes to be paid in Bitcoin when he signed a deal with the online racing game iRacing.

Since then, Cassill has been a vocal advocate for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He has even launched his own cryptocurrency education platform called “Landon Cassill Crypto 101,” which is aimed at helping beginners understand the basics of cryptocurrencies and how to invest in them.

In 2019, Cassill announced that he would be accepting cryptocurrency sponsorship for his NASCAR races. He partnered with the cryptocurrency platform Voyager Digital to promote their services on his car during several races.

Cassill has also invested his own money in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a 2021 interview, he stated that he believes cryptocurrencies have the potential to disrupt the traditional financial system and that he sees them as a long-term investment opportunity.

Darrell Wallace, Jr.

Another driver who has been involved in the cryptocurrency space is Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr. In 2018, he became the first NASCAR driver to be sponsored by a cryptocurrency company when he partnered with Litecoin for a race. He also invested in Bitcoin in 2020 and has been vocal about his support for cryptocurrencies.

While most NASCAR drivers have not been overly vocal about their interest in cryptocurrencies, the overall sentiment seems to indicate that more and more drivers and racing teams are becoming interested in exploring how cryptocurrencies could provide an additional revenue source for the sport. 

In the meantime, NASCAR fans are becoming more engaged with cryptocurrencies, leading the way for NASCAR’s eventual adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Racing Teams and Cryptocurrencies

In addition to individual drivers, NASCAR teams have also accepted sponsorship from cryptocurrency companies. The following NASCAR teams have adopted cryptocurrencies as part of their sponsorship deals.

StarCom Racing

In 2019, StarCom Racing announced a partnership with the cryptocurrency platform, Perky Jerky, to sponsor its car in several races.

Front Row Motorsports

In 2021, Front Row Motorsports announced that it had partnered with the cryptocurrency platform Bitcoin for several races.

JD Motorsports

In 2021, JD Motorsports announced a partnership with the cryptocurrency platform, Voyager Digital, to sponsor its car in several races.

These sponsorships are a way for cryptocurrency companies to gain exposure and increase awareness of their brand among NASCAR fans. For the racing teams, it provides additional funding that can be used to improve their performance on the track.

The Future of NASCAR and Cryptocurrencies

As more athletes, including NASCAR drivers, publicly express their interest and investment in cryptocurrencies, fans will likely see more cryptocurrency-related sponsorships and partnerships within NASCAR. This approach could provide additional funding for racing teams and increased exposure for cryptocurrency companies.

Additionally, blockchain technology, which underlies most cryptocurrencies, has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the NASCAR industry, including ticketing, merchandise sales, and even driver contracts. For example, using blockchain technology, NASCAR could create a more secure and efficient way of selling tickets and verifying the merchandise’s authenticity.

Overall, the future of cryptocurrencies and NASCAR is uncertain. Still, it’s clear that there is growing interest and potential for collaboration between the two.