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Hagan takes Tony Stewart to winner's circle in NHRA opener
By Mark Long Mar. 12, 2023 04:51 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart ended up in the NHRA winner's circle to start

Stewart follows heart, begins full-time drag-racing career
By Mark Long Mar. 01, 2023 03:13 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart usually lets guys with families hit the runway

Champs Keselowski, Busch, Truex miss again in Daytona 500
By Mark Long Feb. 19, 2023 08:48 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brad Keselowski trudged out of the infield care center,

Jimmie Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return to NASCAR
By Mark Long Feb. 17, 2023 07:15 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Seven-time is officially back.
Jimmie

Updated Next Gen car to get real-world test in Daytona 500
By Mark Long Feb. 17, 2023 05:20 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The latest version of NASCAR’s Next Gen car is still

Daytona 500 proves elusive for many, even some series champs
By Mark Long Feb. 17, 2023 06:00 AM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch peered at a handful of Powerball tickets left

Streamline Hotel provides glimpse into NASCAR's storied past
By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2023 05:58 AM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Vintage racecars crowded into the parking lot of the

Johnson, Pastrana land spots in Daytona 500 as Daly breaks
By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2023 04:34 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Conor Daly’s first call after getting offered a chance to

NASCAR's Suárez signs multiyear deal with Trackhouse Racing
By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2023 09:16 AM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Suárez has signed a second extension in six months

NASCAR 75: Car evolution includes stock, wings, safety. EV?
By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2023 06:00 AM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s next 75 years almost certainly will include at

NASCAR bans Chastain's wall-hugging move at Martinsville
By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2023 04:10 PM EST
NASCAR has essentially banned the “Hail Melon” video-game move driver Ross Chastain

Frankie Muniz, best known as 'Malcolm,' starts NASCAR career
By Mark Long Jan. 13, 2023 03:23 PM EST
There might be a reboot on the horizon for actor Frankie Muniz, one aptly titled

Next Gen car leveled NASCAR field in 2022, possibly beyond
By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2022 11:32 AM EST
The most meticulously designed and intently controlled racecar in NASCAR history

Dillon, Blaney nab last playoff spots at rain-soaked Daytona
By Mark Long Aug. 28, 2022 04:38 PM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Austin Dillon's wife was doing a rain dance during a

Clements wins at crash-filled Daytona, reaches postseason
By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2022 01:46 AM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Clements won a crash-filled Xfinity Series race at

Daniel Suarez returning to Trackhouse Racing next season
By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 05:28 PM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Suarez says he was never concerned about his racing

Keselowski, 14 others vying for last 2 NASCAR playoff spots
By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 10:50 AM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brad Keselowski likes his chances at Daytona International

An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon
By Mark Long May. 29, 2022 05:20 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon answered a few questions and started to trudge down

Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals
By Mark Long May. 28, 2022 04:15 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Parked a few feet from the iconic pagoda at Indianapolis Motor

High-speed art: Indy 500 driver helmets styled to stand out
By Mark Long May. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stefan Wilson’s first racing helmet was a hand-me-down from his