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Denny Hamlin (11) before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Vision of Hamlin, Jordan comes into focus with win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 16, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin founded 23XI Racing with a

Kurt Busch (45) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 15, 2022 06:42 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kurt Busch was slowly driving his Jordan Brand-styled ride

Zane Smith (38) crosses the finish line to win the second stage of a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Smith drives away on restart to win Trucks race at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 10:06 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Zane Smith drove away from pole-sitter John Hunter Nemechek

Kyle Busch's No. 18 car is pushed to the track by crew members before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Bell earns third Cup Series pole of season at steamy Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 07:21 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Christopher Bell qualified on the pole for Sunday's race at

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
From bummer to baby, Kyle Busch heads to Kansas on high note

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 05:55 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Busch stalked away from his battered car in

Brad Keselowski crosses the start/finish line as he heads down a straightaway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2021 06:46 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Busch thought he had a third-place car Sunday.

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harvick, Hamlin still looking for a win heading to Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 01, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kevin Harvick learned the importance of survival when

Reed Sorenson (77) and Tyler Reddick, right, pit during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale

By Dave Skretta Oct. 18, 2020 01:16 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Joey Logano spent the final 40-plus laps at Kansas

Brett Moffitt (23) crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Moffitt wins wild Truck race at Kansas to qualify for finale

By Dave Skretta Oct. 17, 2020 06:28 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Brett Moffitt wasn't about to finish second again —

Heim wins ARCA race at Kansas as Holmes bags series title

By Dave Skretta Oct. 16, 2020 07:42 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bret Holmes couldn't chase down Cory Heim as the sun

Graham Rahal makes his final pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 23, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
The long, white beard cascading out from David Letterman's mask as he climbed

Rinus VeeKay, of the Netherlands, takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 rookies bring cosmopolitan flair to the Brickyard

By Dave Skretta Aug. 22, 2020 02:47 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Indianapolis 500 rookie Alex Palou is a bona fide

Jack Harvey, of England, stands on the "Yard of Bricks" before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hanley handling late entry, last row for Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
Ben Hanley knows he is unlikely to spend any time at the front of the

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, speeds down the main straightaway during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hinchcliffe back at Indy 500 with plenty riding on outcome

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2020 03:24 AM EDT
The self-proclaimed mayor of Hinchtown is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway,

Marco Andretti, right, poses, with Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, center and Takuma Sato, of Japan, during the front row photos session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Andretti won the pole for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2020 02:46 AM EDT
Everything was new to Mike Tirico when he walked past the famed pagoda that

Marco Andretti poses during the front row photos session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Andretti won the pole for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indy 500 speeds on the rise again with record in sight

By Dave Skretta Aug. 19, 2020 02:14 PM EDT
Mark Miles can close his eyes and still hear the deep, resonant voice of

Brandon Jones celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, July 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jones wins overtime NASCAR Xfinity race at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Brandon Jones must have learned something during two

Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame engine builder, dies at 81

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Maurice Petty, part of a stock car racing dynasty that

Drivers take the green flag at the start of a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, July 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Crafton ends 67-race winless drought in Truck race at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 04:05 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Matt Crafton had won more Truck Series championship

Denny Hamlin (11) battles Josh Bilicki (53) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 12:46 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — There was no talk of championships when Denny Hamlin's