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FILE - In this July 2, 2020, file photo, Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas of Finland, left and Lewis Hamilton of Britain speak during the drivers news conference the at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria. As sports prepare to resume, journalists are facing the same reckoning that their colleagues who cover politics, education and entertainment have encountered — coming up with new approaches to coverage with reduced access and resources. Professional leagues closed media access to locker rooms and clubhouses in early March.(Mark Sutton/Pool via AP, File)

Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there

By Joe Reedy
Jul. 08, 2020 04:06 PM EDT
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Weatherman drives through a turn during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, July 3, 2020. The car carries the hashtag #standfortheFlag and features a We Stand for the National Anthem paint scheme. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Paint schemes go political as NASCAR season heats up

By Michael Marot
Jul. 03, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
The Pagoda is seen at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, July 3, 2020. Roger Penske has spent the six months since he bought Indianapolis Motor Speedway transforming the facility. He's spent millions on capital improvements to the 111-year-old national landmark and finally gets to showcase some of the upgrades this weekend as NASCAR and IndyCar share the venue in a historic doubleheader. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

'His Mona Lisa' - Penske adds golden touch to iconic Indy

By Jenna Fryer
Jul. 03, 2020 05:27 PM EDT
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IndyCar driver Scott Dixon (9) is a blur of speed as he exits Turn 5 during the REV Group Grand Prix auto race one, Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Dixon went on to win the event. (Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)

With fans back, Dixon wins at Road America for 3rd straight

By Steve Megargee
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Drivers run past an empty grandstand during a NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Creed wins rain-shortened Trucks race at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves
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Johnson op top again in NHRA's return from coronavirus

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tommy Johnson Jr. topped Funny Car qualifying Saturday at the NHRA Nationals in the the series' return from a more than four-month break...
Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, July 10, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves
24 hrs ago
Austin Cindric (22) celebrates winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves
Jul. 09, 2020 11:39 PM EDT
Kevin Harvick does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Harvick takes advantage of Hamlin's crash to win Brickyard

By Michael Marot
Jul. 06, 2020 11:44 AM EDT
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Drivers run past an empty grandstand during a NASCAR Truck Series race Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Creed wins rain-shortened Trucks race at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves 4 hrs ago

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Sheldon Creed won the NASCAR Trucks Series race Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway when rain washed out the final stage.

Kevin Harvick, on far side of wall, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Day trippers: Familiarity key for drivers at Kentucky oval

By Gary B. Graves 10 hrs ago

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Speedway winners' club is exclusive — just five drivers have combined to win the first nine NASCAR Cup races.

Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, July 10, 2020, in Sparta, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky Speedway

By Gary B. Graves 24 hrs ago

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — In two nights, Austin Cindric went from the cusp of winning on ovals to showing his ability to dominate those layouts.

NASCAR clears Justin Allgaier to race after Xfinity wreck

Jul. 10, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

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