Bitcoin Crowdfunding Campaign Sets Goal of Bringing Bitcoin to NASCAR

There was quite a bit of buzz surrounding efforts earlier this year to bring dogecoin to NASCAR as a means of promoting the digital currency, and it happened. Together, the dogecoin community raised enough funds to plaster their logo all over racer Josh Wise's car, and now, members of the bitcoin community are looking to do much the same. NASCAR driver Alex Bowman, along with his team (BKRacing), on Thursday announced support of a new crowdfunding campaign (dubbed Bitcoin23) that aims to bring a bitcoin-branded race car to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Beginning today through the 20th of....

Rookie driver, Alex Bowman, is embracing the use of Bitcoin in what is the first chance to bring Bitcoin to the NASCAR stage. A press release from the team was released this morning. BITCOIN AND NASCAR COME TOGETHER IN THE FIRST CROWDFUNDING EFFORT FOR A SPRINT CUP DRIVER. Alex Bowman, rookie driver for BK Racing, embraces the use of Bitcoin and emerging payment technologies. STATESVILLE, NC - JULY 24 -Today, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman and his team, BK Racing, announce their support of a Bitcoin crowdfunding effort, named Bitcoin23, to bring a Bitcoin themed car to the NASCAR Sprint Cup....

Following the dogecoin community's sponsorship of NASCAR driver Josh Wise at Telledega, bitcoin may soon boast its own promotional racer in the iconic US series. Rookie driver Alex Bowman and his team, BK Racing, have announced their involvement in a crowdfunding campaign called 'Bitcoin23' that aims to bring a bitcoin-themed car to the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The campaign kicks off today and runs until 20th August, with the aim to promote bitcoin while supporting the 21-year-old driver. With the support of the bitcoin community, the organisers hope to raise $100,000 for a full sponsorship. If....

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