Martin Truex Jr.
Roger Penske talks with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch following practice for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. Following the practice session former winners gathered at The Yard of Bricks for a photo opportunity. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

Chris Buescher (17) zips around the track during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying to take the pole at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hamlin takes Pocono pole, Kyle Busch makes 1-2 start for JGR

By Dan Gelston Jul. 23, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to the crowd after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: Make it 14 winners in NASCAR, 52 for Dixon

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Christopher Bell is embraced by Martin Truex Jr., back to camera, after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bell win at New Hampshire dimmed at JGR by Truex, Busch woes

By Dan Gelston Jul. 18, 2022 03:24 AM EDT

Christopher Bell celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bell crashes NASCAR playoff field with win at New Hampshire

By Dan Gelston Jul. 17, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace, center, walks under an umbrella as rain falls prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Pre-race ceremonies were delayed after severe weather was expected in the area. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire

Jul. 17, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

FILE -Martin Truex Jr. stands by his car before practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. Martin Truex Jr. won a pole for the first time in his three-plus seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing and will lead the field to green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Truex turned a lap of 127.113 mph on Saturday, July 16, 2022 and won his 20th career pole. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
At last, first: Truex wins 1st pole for Joe Gibbs Racing

By Dan Gelston Jul. 16, 2022 02:13 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
Elliott holds off LaJoie, giving Georgian 1st Atlanta win

By Paul Newberry Jul. 10, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Driver Chase Elliott speaks to the media during a weather delay before qualifying the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta

Jul. 09, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

Tyler Reddick reacts after winning the Kwik Trip 250 after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR is Georgia-bound; F1 heads to Austria

By The Associated Press Jul. 05, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott makes his way around a turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
NASCAR Cup Series at Road America

Jul. 03, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Chase Elliott holds the guitar presented to him after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

Jourdan Osinskie, the jack man on the pit crew for driver Todd Gilliland, tries to dry off their pit box during a storm delay at a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 27, 2022 12:10 AM EDT

Driver Martin Truex Jr. looks at his phone as he rides in a golf cart after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying session Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Nashville

Jun. 25, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Driver Martin Truex Jr. looks at his phone as he rides in a golf cart after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying session Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Hamlin to lead field to green at hot Nashville Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 25, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Truex Jr. tells Joe Gibbs Racing he's returning in 2023

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 25, 2022 10:05 AM EDT

Right turn lane: NASCAR Next Gen car hits Sonoma road course

By Greg Beacham Jun. 11, 2022 06:55 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series drivers are facing challenges a whole lot tougher than a right turn Sunday in their final race before the brief midseason...

Joey Logano, right, celebrates with members of his crew after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Joey Logano beats Kyle Busch in overtime at Gateway

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick, right, signs autographs as he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Gateway offers some Cup Series playoff outsiders opportunity

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2022 12:55 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 10:30 AM EDT