Avant puts a new NASCAR Credit Card on the starting grid

Type: Distribution - co-branded credit card
Sport: Motorsport / NASCAR
Announced: August 2026

• Avant has become NASCAR’s exclusive partner for co-branded credit card products in the United States, with the agreement beginning January 1, 2027. The partnership will introduce a NASCAR-Avant-branded credit card designed specifically for NASCAR fans, with the card expected to launch in January 2027.
• The card will come with automatic All-Star status in NASCAR Fan Rewards, giving cardholders immediate access to premium benefits. Other benefits include enhanced rewards, including 3% cash back on eligible purchases in select spending categories, with additional at-track benefits and experiences planned at select races.
• Craig Stimmel, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, NASCAR, said: “NASCAR fans are among the most passionate and loyal in sports, and this partnership with Avant creates another meaningful way to reward that passion. From automatic All-Star status in NASCAR Fan Rewards to early ticket access and enhanced rewards, this card is designed to bring fans closer to the sport they love while adding value every time they engage with NASCAR.”
• Charles Whittaker, Chief Business Officer, Avant, said: “We built this program to make good on what NASCAR already knows about its fans: they show up, they’re loyal and they deserve a card that reflects that. Our job is to build a card program around how NASCAR fans live and spend. We’re excited to bring this program to life in 2027!”
• Further details on the card’s features, rewards, eligibility, application process and fan experiences will be announced closer to the January 2027 launch.

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