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FILE - In this July 29, 2016, file photo, racing legend Richard Petty, right, stands with Jimmie Johnson (48) in the garage area of Pocono Raceway during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 auto race in Long Pond, Pa. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson says 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing. The winningest driver of his era will have a 19th season in the No. 48 Chevrolet and once again chase a record eighth championship. Johnson made the announcement in a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EST

Kyle Busch, front left, celebrates with teammates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Column: NASCAR bullish on future after promising rebound

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Drivers start the Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff auto race, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
The Latest: Larson wins playoff to race at Dover to advance

Oct. 06, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin signs autographs during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Denny Hamlin wins pole on Dover track where he's yet to win

By Dan Gelston Oct. 05, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 7, 2019, file photo, Chris Buescher talks to his crew after a practice session for a NASCAR Cup series race at Michigan International Speedway, in Brooklyn, Mich. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Roush Fenway Racing will split at the end of the season and Chris Buescher will replace him in 2020. Although his contract is believed to run through 2021, the team said Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, it will part ways with the two-time Xfinity Series champion at the end of the year. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Roush replacing Stenhouse with Chris Buescher in 2020

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 25, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2019 10:45 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, driver Tony Stewart throws his helmet at Matt Kenseth's car after the two collided during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. The track forever marketed itself as a raging tempest for drivers to lose their cool and explode in aggressive anger. Jeff Gordon once shoved Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart threw a helmet, middle fingers are the common form of communication, and tempers are typically teetering right at the boiling point. (Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, driver Tony Stewart throws his helmet at Matt Kenseth's car after the two collided during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. The track forever marketed itself as a raging tempest for drivers to lose their cool and explode in aggressive anger. Jeff Gordon once shoved Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart threw a helmet, middle fingers are the common form of communication, and tempers are typically teetering right at the boiling point. (Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
Column: Bristol needs "cage rattling" to spark playoff push

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2019 02:41 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace watches qualifications for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR drivers pushing limits on track, pointing fingers

By Larry Lage Aug. 10, 2019 04:56 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski prepares for practice for a NASCAR cup series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Ford drivers hopeful for more success at Michigan

By Noah Trister Jun. 08, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

In this Jan. 31, 2019, photo provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson runs in Las Vegas. The 83-time winner on the racetrack (sixth-most all-time), Johnson has long been a fitness freak who swam in high school and has run half marathons and triathlons. Johnson plans to run in the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2019. (Adam Moran/Jimmie Johnson Racing via AP)
7-time NASCAR champ Johnson to run Boston Marathon

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 14, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

Drive Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Cup auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Column: Gibbs needs to find seat for Bell in the big leagues

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 08, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

Kyle Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Kyle Busch eyeing historic 200th win as NASCAR hits Fontana

By Greg Beacham Mar. 15, 2019 08:56 PM EDT

Corey LaJoie leans over the hood of his car with a likeness of him painted on the front end before a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New-look Daytona 500 has a certain throwback feel

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 17, 2019 02:42 AM EST

Kevin Harvick holds up his trophy after winning the first of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Fresh faces and new sponsors give Daytona 500 throwback feel

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 16, 2019 07:13 PM EST

Corey LaJoie leans over the hood of his car with a likeness of him painted on the front end before a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fresh faces and new sponsors give Daytona 500 throwback feel

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2019 12:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 1992, file photo, driver Davey Allison sits in his car as it is checked after a practice run for the NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Allison is being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton, File)
The Latest: Jeff Gordon inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Feb. 01, 2019 09:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 1997, file photo, driver Jeff Gordon, from Pittsboro, Ind., jumps completely in the air from the roof of his DuPont Chevrolet after winning the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Gordon headlines the 10th class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame for his storied career on and off the track. He'll be inducted on Friday night, Feb. 1,2019, along with NASCAR team owners Roger Penske and Jack Roush. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Jeff Gordon's influence on NASCAR honored at Hall of Fame

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 01, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Joey Logano waves his steering wheel as confetti flies after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Column: Logano journeys from bullied teen to NASCAR champion

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 19, 2018 06:43 PM EST

Joey Logano waves his steering wheel as confetti flies after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Joey Logano spoils Big Three party to win NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2018 09:22 PM EST