NASCAR racing
Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for 1 race for wrecking Denny Hamlin

By Steve Reed 21 hrs ago

A track dryer continues to dry the track in an effort to begin a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Start of Coca-Cola 600 delayed due to wet weather

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2023 05:14 PM EDT

Byron starts on pole for Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying canceled; Xfinity Series race postponed

May. 27, 2023 04:17 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Cup Series points leader William Byron will start on the pole for Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying was rained out at Charlotte...

Xfinity signs on as a founding partner for NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race

May. 25, 2023 09:00 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Xfinity has signed on as a founding partner for NASCAR's inaugural Chicago Street Race Weekend, giving the event another corporate sponsor. ...

FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alex Bowman cleared to return to NASCAR competition at Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2023 11:31 AM EDT

The new grandstands are shown at the North Wilkesboro Speedway on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Wilkesboro, N.C. North Wilkesboro Speedway was chosen to host the All-Star race for NASCAR's celebratory 75th anniversary season, and restoration on the track shifted into full gear. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
NASCAR drivers facing unfamiliar venue with All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway

By Steve Reed May. 20, 2023 03:18 PM EDT

Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR 75: Greatest drivers convene, reminisce at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 16, 2023 01:55 PM EDT

Two fans high-five during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Column: NASCAR is facing a tense summer of negotiations with its Cup Series teams

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2023 11:59 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) steers into Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2023 07:07 PM EDT

Crew members change tires for Alex Bowman during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Hendrick driver Bowman unsure when he'll return from back injury

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2023 02:54 PM EDT

Cup champ Larson rallies from 30th to win Darlington Xfinity race

By Pete Iacobelli May. 13, 2023 04:39 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson was already excited about what the weekend at Darlington Raceway would mean. He added an even larger moment for him to remember...

FILE - Kurt Busch, right, and Ricky Craven (32) collide after the finish line during the NASCAR Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 auto race, Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Craven win by 0.002 seconds after covering the last 200 yards in a metal-crunching, side-by-side duel with Busch. (AP Photo/George Gardner, File)
0.002-second margin of victory stands test of time as Craven, Busch recall 2003 Darlington thriller

By Pete Iacobelli May. 12, 2023 12:09 PM EDT

Drivers head down the front straightaway at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Race teams ask NASCAR for ‘meaningful’ talks as their business model dispute skids toward summer

By Jenna Fryer May. 12, 2023 09:10 AM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) wins stage 2 during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
'Sick of him': Chastain drawing ire of fellow NASCAR drivers

By Dave Skretta May. 08, 2023 01:01 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. stops in pit road for a tire change during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin bumps Larson for lead on final lap to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 07, 2023 07:11 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr., center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Toyota riding momentum in NASCAR's return to Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa, Nov. 30, 2019. Brown thought he was headed for an NFL career after starring as a running back at Penn State, but now after a heart condition diagnosis, he is working towards a career as a NASCAR pit crew. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Ex-Penn State RB Brown embarks on NASCAR pit crew career

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - Actor turned race car driver Frankie Muniz leans on his car before the ARCA 200 auto race Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Muniz is the surprising points leader in the ARCA Series heading into Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway in his first full season in stock car racing. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Frankie Muniz of 'Malcolm in the Middle' out front in racing

By Dave Skretta May. 05, 2023 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - Former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon speaks at a news conference outside a Hendrick Motorsports trailer before auto races at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NASCAR 75: Fan growth, new stars among looming challenges

By Jenna Fryer May. 04, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Toyota expands NASCAR fleet by adding Jimmie Johnson's team

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2023 01:45 PM EDT
Toyota will finally expand its fleet in NASCAR by adding Jimmie Johnson's two-car team next season. The addition of Legacy Motor Club will give Toyota eight Camry...