Jeff Gordon
Denny Hamlin (11) 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)
Smith: North Wilkesboro 'definitely has a place' in NASCAR's world, but unclear what capacity

By Steve Reed May. 22, 2023 02:06 PM EDT

Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning 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)
Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

By Steve Reed May. 21, 2023 06:44 PM 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

Kyle Larson stands on pit road as he waits for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kyle Larson and Hendrick crew arrive for Indianapolis 500 immersion

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2023 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Matt Kenseth (17) beats Kasey Kahne (9) to the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at North Carolina Speedway near Rockingham, N.C., Feb. 22, 2004. Rockingham is a rural track that lost its place on the NASCAR schedule as the sport gravitated toward larger and more profitable markets. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)
NASCAR 75: Many would welcome a NASCAR return to Rockingham

By Steve Reed May. 18, 2023 08:58 AM 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

Ross Chastain (1) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

Drivers head down the front straightaway at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Race teams ask NASCAR for ‘meaningful’ talks as their business model dispute skids toward summer

By Jenna Fryer May. 12, 2023 09:10 AM EDT

FILE - Former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon speaks at a news conference outside a Hendrick Motorsports trailer before auto races at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NASCAR 75: Fan growth, new stars among looming challenges

By Jenna Fryer May. 04, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Stewart, right, slaps hands with fans while walking down the runway during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, July 6, 2013. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NASCAR-Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola 7/6/2013

May. 04, 2023 09:29 AM EDT

FILE - Jeff Gordon greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR-Federated Auto Parts 400 9/6/2014

May. 04, 2023 09:27 AM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) steers out of Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
NASCAR, teams at 'significant impasse' over charters

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 05, 2023 05:33 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands next to his trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Hendrick gets big win off track, emotional victory on track

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 03, 2023 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - Conor Daly talks with his crew during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar season begins Sunday, March 5, 2023, with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Sloppy racing could make it tough for NASCAR road ringers

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 23, 2023 04:06 PM EDT

William Byron takes Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Byron emerges as another star in Hendrick's deep lineup

By David Brandt Mar. 13, 2023 02:26 PM EDT

Cars take the starting flag during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Mar. 12, 2023 04:39 PM EDT

Travis Pastrana, left, signs autographs before a practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 18, 2023 11:11 AM EST

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain speaks during the NASCAR Championship media day, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. Chastain, who used a video-game style move now dubbed the “Hail Melon” to snag the final spot in last year’s championship race, earned global recognition in and outside the industry for last October’s wall-riding gamble. The tactic he used of deliberately crashing into the wall for momentum has since been banned by NASCAR. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
NASCAR Preview: Drivers to watch include Harvick, JJ, Logano

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 13, 2023 03:31 PM EST

NASCAR's Le Mans seats go to Johnson, Rockenfeller, Button

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 28, 2023 12:00 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button will drive the special Garage 56 car that will race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June...

Simon Pagenaud, of France, walks to his garage during auto race testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Austin Cindric seeks Rolex watch to add to Daytona 500 ring

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2023 02:32 PM EST