Brendan Gaughan
Denny Hamlin (11) navigates the infield course as he leads in the early laps of the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AUTO RACING GLANCE: Hamlin tries for history at Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2021 03:05 PM EST

The stands on the backstretch are empty during the NASCAR Truck series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Talladega, Ala.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NASCAR focused on playoffs upon return to Talladega

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 03, 2020 03:44 PM EDT

The Latest: NASCAR driver Austin Dillon tests positive

By The Associated Press Aug. 15, 2020 10:34 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ NASCAR driver Austin Dillon has...

FILE - IN this Feb. 17, 2020 file photo, Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing with Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR's return to racing next shifts to Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, with a new rules package altered after Ryan Newman's frightful crash in the season-opening Daytona 500. The facility will admit up to 5,000 fans — at the same time at least one NASCAR team is facing a coronavirus scare — while NASCAR will be on the lookout for the newly-banned Confederate flag. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
NASCAR has new rules, new feuds and more fans at Talladega

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 20, 2020 11:18 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin answers questions form members of the media during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NASCAR's guessing game: Trying to predict the Daytona 500

By Mark Long Feb. 13, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. walks along pit road before NASCAR auto race qualifying at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Stenhouse wins Daytona 500 pole in debut with new team

By Mark Long Feb. 09, 2020 01:44 PM EST

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2019 10:20 AM EDT
all times Eastern () — NASCAR CUP SERIES HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 Site: Kansas City, Kansas. Schedule: Friday,...

Brendan Gaughan (62) flips in Turn 3 as driver Kurt Busch (1) and David Ragan (38) pass underneath during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Monday, Oct 14, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Greg McWilliams)
Blaney beats Newman in photo finish to advance in playoffs

By John Zenor Oct. 14, 2019 02:23 PM EDT

Caleb Gober poses with a "Karen the cougar" taxidermy as fans enjoy the new facilities and garages at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Oct. 12, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

Jimmie Johnson, right, gives autographs to fans after a NASCAR auto race news conference at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, July 5, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Jul. 05, 2019 04:26 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO REDDICK NOT REDDCIK - Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Reddick holds on for Xfinity win at Talladega Superspeedway

By John Zenor Apr. 27, 2019 04:23 PM EDT

In these photos taken in February 2019, qualifying drivers and their cars in the starting field for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race are shown at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. They are, from top, Row 1, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Row 2, Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano. (AP Photo)
Drivers competing in the 2019 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2019 12:43 PM EST

Alex Bowman (88) leads the field during start of the second NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto race Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Kligerman to earns open spot in the Daytona 500 field

By Dan Gelston Feb. 14, 2019 09:16 PM EST

Edsel Ford II, left, congratulates Joey Logano, center, who had won the second 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)
Logano and Harvick lead Ford sweeps in Daytona qualifying

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 14, 2019 08:20 PM EST

Paul Menard (21) leads the NASCAR Clash auto race on lap seven just before rain delayed the race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Place your bets: NASCAR pushes its chips on sports gambling

By Dan Gelston Feb. 12, 2019 11:21 AM EST