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Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Kyle Larson, left, watches a monitor of other cars qualifying as he stands by his car before winning the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Recent champs Larson, Elliott top qualifying at Martinsville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Joey Logano, right, talks with Ryan Blaney, left, before practice for the NASCAR auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Joey Logano in, tension for seven others in title qualifier

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Ross Chastain watches cars during practice for the NASCAR auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Oct. 29, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Joey Logano stands on pit road during NASCAR cup series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Daryl Graham)
Blaney crew chief returns in time for critical playoff race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2022 09:48 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates with the Red Bull team following the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Verstappen won the race and team Red Bull won the constructors' championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Last race for NASCAR drivers to make Final Four

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

Driver Chase Elliott gets into his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Column: 7 desperate drivers have NASCAR season on the line

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 24, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Larson wins NASCAR at Homestead, holding off Chastain at end

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 23, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR's Logano has lots of reasons to be smiling right now

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

William Byron puts on his helmet during NASCAR cup series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Daryl Graham)
NASCAR set for Homestead, while Wallace watches from afar

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Driver John Hunter Nemechek, right, stands on pit road during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami

Oct. 22, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR hot topic shifts to retaliation as playoffs roar on

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 21, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 16, 2022 06:45 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Reddick wins pole at Las Vegas as RCR career winds down

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 15, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR playoffs round of 8 begins, focus back on the track

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 14, 2022 10:31 AM EDT

Kyle Busch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Column: NASCAR teams fight for better safety and more money

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 10, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger, center, reacts after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

Oct. 08, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Driver Christopher Bell (20) leads the field to start a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR promises drivers safety changes on new car for 2023

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) ) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 10:01 AM EDT