Martin Truex Jr.
Fans check out activity in the garage area before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. It is the first time this year that fans are allowed back in the garage area. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Column: NASCAR starting to allow access a year after restart

By Jenna Fryer May. 10, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. drives into Turn 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year

By Pete Iacobelli May. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 17, 2020, file photo, the grandstands are empty at Darlington Raceway before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Darlington, S.C. Darlington Raceway officials are excited about hosting the first of two scheduled NASCAR weekends, something the track hadn’t featured since 2004. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Harvick looks to jumpstart winless year again at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
AUTO RACING: Tripleheader at Darlington next up for NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski crosses the start/finish line as he heads down a straightaway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harvick, Hamlin still looking for a win heading to Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 01, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates with a burnout after winning the Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUTO RACING: Kansas and Texas highlight NASCAR, Indy slate

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, talks to a crew member prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Penske drivers aiming to avoid Daytona repeat at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 24, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) crosses the start/finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR goes from short to long at Talladega

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the state of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. A #fedexstrong hashtag was added to the car after the shootings at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Bowman denies Hamlin with swift late move at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 18, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) does a burnout as he celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Elliott would love to find a way to be different at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 17, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

Kyle Busch (51) leads Grant Enfinger (98) during a restart in the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Nemechek outruns boss to win NASCAR truck race at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. gives a thumbs-up as he celebrates with a fan after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's short track swing wraps up at Richmond

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) celebrates with the winners' trophy after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Truex outlasts teammate Hamlin to win again at Martinsville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 11, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski, center, helps to cover his car during a rain delay in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Saturday, April 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Rain wins again; Martinsville to have doubleheader Sunday

Apr. 10, 2021 10:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 24, 2019 file photo, NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski greets fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Keselowski didn’t get the finish he hoped for last weekend of April 4, 2021, when NASCAR’s Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 champion didn’t dwell too long on his 11th place finish. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Keselowski, Truex eager for more success at Martinsville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 09, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AUTO RACING: Short track swing continues at Martinsville

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Larson (5) pushes Christopher Bell (20) after a wreck during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Logano takes the checkered flag in a haze of Bristol dirt

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 29, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

La lluvia inunda el área de comida en el Bristol Motor Speedway en donde se iba a realizar la Cup Series sobre una pista de tierra el domingo 28 de marzo del 2021. La carrera se pospuso para el lunes en Bristol, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Truex routs Bristol field on dirt to win his 1st Truck race

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 29, 2021 02:28 PM EDT