NASCAR racing
Denny Hamlin edges Reddick to claim NASCAR Cup pole in Sonoma

By Greg Beacham an hour ago
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Denny Hamlin claimed the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, edging road course stalwart Tyler Reddick. ...

This image provided by Campbell Marketing shows the new Ford Mustang GT3 race car, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Le Mans, France. Ford has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer “into the racing business.” (Drew Gibson/Campbell Marketing via AP)
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 09, 2023 07:01 AM EDT

Noah Gragson, right, greets fans prior to the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Noah Gragson to miss NASCAR race at Sonoma with concussion-like symptoms

Jun. 08, 2023 03:31 PM EDT

A replica of NASCAR’s Garage 56 Hendrick Motorsports entry is displayed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Le Mans, France, Thursday, June 8, 2023. NASCAR has arrived at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and even though its a specialized entry that can't race for the win, just being part of the biggest endurance race in the world has the industry buzzing to be part of the global stage. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR and its growling Next Gen car take over Le Mans, looking to make statement on a global stage

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2023 01:33 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) competes during the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hendrick hopes rough racing settles down after Chase Elliott suspension

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2023 09:21 AM EDT

Erik Jones (43) and Ty Gibbs (54) compete during the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR penalizes Jones, Legacy Motor Club for illegal modification

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2023 11:51 AM EDT

The No. 24 Chevrolet sits on display outside its garage Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Le Mans, France. The stock car is entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a collaboration between NASCAR, Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports and Goodyear. On Tuesday, the Hendrick pit crew won its class in the pit crew competition. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Hendrick wins class in Le Mans pit crew competition

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 06, 2023 03:00 PM EDT

Kyle Busch (8) competes through Turn 3 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Kyle Busch and Richard Childress, once enemies, now winning NASCAR combination

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2023 01:47 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney smiles in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Ryan Blaney joins pole sitter Kyle Busch on front row for NASCAR Cup Series race

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger (16), Chris Buescher (17) and Chase Briscoe (14) drive into Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR slams Stewart-Haas Racing for cheating to make 2 consecutive days of massive penalties

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2023 05:19 PM EDT

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 May. 30, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

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