NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy has outlined the significant logistical challenges that make a regular overseas schedule difficult for the series. Speaking on November 7, 2026, Kennedy emphasized that the complexity of transporting equipment and personnel across continents on a week-to-week basis remains a primary barrier to expanding NASCAR's international footprint.
The comments come as the series continues to evaluate opportunities for growth beyond its traditional North American base. Kennedy noted that while international events generate interest, the operational demands of moving the entire NASCAR circus — including cars, haulers, and support infrastructure — across oceans within a tight weekly turnaround are currently prohibitive.
A photo from June 21, 2026, shows Kennedy at the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, underscoring his hands-on role in the series' strategic planning.
