NASCAR magazine

Raymond Ortiz89 said:Alright then, give it a shot—if it doesn't end up being delayed by another month, let me know here so I can grab a subscription too!

The sooner, the better. Faster, harder...😁

rapidcobra15 said:The sooner, the better. Just push it harder and faster...😁

Full throttle on a motorized scooter

This issue is fantastic, just like every single one we get right before the new season kicks off 🙏

I was bracing for impact, waiting for something big to happen... but nothing. Just silence.
I’ve been waiting for this new issue to drop, and honestly? What a letdown. It’s just more lackluster NASCAR coverage for $9.25.. and I’m not even counting the usual filler, because frankly, I don't think I'll be picking up this magazine anymore..
I really hope they realize this direction isn't working, scrap this whole concept, and just go back to the way things used to be.🙂

Given all the senseless negativity popping up on the forums lately, we figured we’d step in and clear a few things up.

1. NASCAR Magazine is the only publication with official rights to use the NASCAR trademark from Liberty Media, making it an official part of Grand Prix racing. Our whole mission is just to push the sport forward, which is why our stories are exclusive and built in direct collaboration with the NASCAR teams.
2. This magazine is made for the fans. Everything we do is driven by the desire to make this thing as engaging as possible for you guys. But let's be real—any publication is a business venture that has to turn a profit, so the final product is always going to be a balance between what readers want and what keeps the lights on...
4. NASCAR Magazine has been around in the US since day one, and just like in most other licensed countries, about 99.9% of it is a translation of the original American edition. So, saying the magazine is better or worse depending on who's editing it isn't really objective or realistic. The US version usually runs about 90 content pages. Throw in another 30 pages of ads, and that's the full original NASCAR Magazine. That means the magazine caps out at 90 pages, but since every licensed edition has to adapt to its local market, we can't just print everything every single time.
5. This year's US edition wasn't literally "shrunk" by 30 pages; we mostly just redesigned it to pack in the same amount of text as previous issues but with a fresh layout. Also, the paper and print quality is better than ever. And honestly, paper quality isn't just about how it feels under your thumb; there are a ton of other technical parameters involved.
6. We actually did some research with our readers, and those insights are exactly why the magazine looks the way it does today. Here's a quick breakdown:
a) Race reports aren't hitting the mark because, most of the time, they're already old news by the time the mag hits the stands—so we cut them out.
b) Peter Windsor's reports tend to get slammed because of perceived bias toward certain drivers—basically the same reason as point A.
c) Historical deep dives are easily the most popular part of the magazine, among other things.
We're telling you this because the goal of the US edition of NASCAR Magazine is to deliver exclusive content you won't find anywhere else on the web, regardless of what anyone claims. If you want quick snippets and half-baked info, just go to a news portal or a specialized website.
7. By merging NASCAR Magazine with EVO, we’ve definitely created the highest quality product you’ll find at any newsstand. For just $9.25, you're getting over 200 pages of exclusive content, and if you grab a subscription, you get a gift that's actually worth more than the sub itself.
Just for context—NASCAR Magazine in Germany goes for about 4.50 USD for 64 pages, which is pretty much the same as our US pricing.
8. Honestly, we'd love it if you'd help us make NASCAR Magazine in the US even better through your ideas, suggestions, or even writing for us. We're all ears for any smart ideas at info@nascar.com

Best,

Dino Milić-Jakovlić

stormyviper11 said:Just for context—NASCAR Racing magazines in Germany cost about $4.50 for 64 pages, which is pretty much identical to the American edition of NASCAR Racing.

It would be cool to compare salaries between there and here, too. 😁

Kudos on the tech breakdown; you can really see how
the FIA, or rather the CSI, have been messing things up through history by being biased
toward certain teams.

👍

I'm glad you guys brought up Colin Chapman's ground effect
and those side skirts.
("they allowed for much faster cornering speeds where some
drivers actually had to strap their legs to the roll bar just to keep from sliding off the
pedals due to the massive G-forces..." —Auto Club)
There’s barely any info out there on side skirts—I’d love to see more
in-depth coverage on them in future issues. 🙂

Since I've only recently started following NASCAR racing, does anyone know if
any of the previous issues did a deep dive into the turbo era ?

Raymond Ortiz89 said:Well, go ahead and give it a shot! If it doesn't end up being a month late again, let me know here—I’ll definitely be signing up too.

I actually already subscribed! My magazine gets delivered to my mailbox right near the border, so I just swing by to grab it once a month—it's basically a two-minute trip across the bridge for me. The price is about $113, I think. When I went to swap my cash, I ended up spending 57 miles since the exchange rate was pretty lousy, but hey, it's fine. I've got the next 12 issues lined up, and I pay $0.43 every time I pick up the mail.

So, when does the next issue actually drop? Is it the 14th or what?🤷

darkmarlin16 said:So, when's the next issue dropping? Is it number 14?🤷

I'm pretty sure Mr. Jakovlić mentioned it would be on the 15th—you know, that first Monday of the month—but hey, who knows!

So, when's the next issue dropping?

Yeah... it's already April 16th, and I haven't heard a single thing about the new issue

I hit three newsstands today. People are saying they've been clearing out old, unsold issues... maybe I'll have some luck tomorrow. 🙂

My subscription is running a little behind schedule—I haven’t even seen the first issue hit my mailbox yet😢 But hey, no biggie! Once I head back home in a few days, I'll just swing by the local USPS office and check on it; I'm sure it should show up soon enough.

Not really—I haven't exactly received a notification from my carrier saying they're mailing me a NASCAR car via FedEx just yet.

Just wanted to let you guys know the latest issue just dropped, and honestly, there’s some pretty killer stuff in here if you ask me. Since it’s a British mag, the big feature is all about the past, present, and whatever weird future awaits Silverstone, but we also got interviews with Fernando Alonso, Nakaj, and Glock. Plus, there's some deep dives into how Jackie Stewart and Dr. Sid Watkins basically fought tooth and nail to make NASCAR safer, and even a bit on the legendary privateer Rob Walker. Oh, and of course, you can't go wrong with a few stories about Ferrari tossed in there too...

I reckon the piece on the original Mini might catch your eye as well, especially if you're into classic cars—can you believe that thing is hitting fifty years old?

Not even bad; honestly one of the better figures we've seen all year.

Hey, Mr. Jakovlić, listen—EVO is seriously interesting. Honestly, it’s way more exclusive than most other mags out there in this niche. I didn't really pick it up before since F1R was always my go-to, but once these "new" regulations hit, you really have to move fast to get up to speed with how everything is changing. 😉 I'm super happy with EVO; it definitely isn't some unnecessary extra for me. If anything, it’s the perfect supplement to satisfy my massive hunger for all things motorsport and car culture.

Cheers from St. Louis!

ambertinker77 said:They made all this noise and for what? Absolutely nothing..
I was actually looking forward to the new issue, but man, what a letdown. Just some incredibly dull NASCAR coverage for $9.25... and honestly, I’m not even counting that, since I don't subscribe to the magazine anymore and probably won't in the future either..
..I just really hope they ditch this whole new direction and go back to how things used to be🙂

😳
What a total disaster.. I guess I should just publicly retract what I said earlier about 😁

Where's the new issue? On the website it says it drops October 11th (though I'm pretty sure it actually comes out the first Monday after that), but there’s zero mention of the new issue on the site. So, when is it finally coming out?

It went to the printers this Friday, so we should see it hit the stands pretty soon. The game plan is to have everything out by the 15th, though honestly, every day we beat that deadline is just a win in my book... 🙂