NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona
FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Chad Knaus, crew chief for William Byron, watches a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Chad Knaus will move off the pit stand and into a management role with Hendrick Motorsports, ending his crew chief career after seven championships. Hendrick on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, announced Knaus will move to vice president of competition.(AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Chad Knaus, crew chief for William Byron, watches a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Chad Knaus will move off the pit stand and into a management role with Hendrick Motorsports, ending his crew chief career after seven championships. Hendrick on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, announced Knaus will move to vice president of competition.(AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Sep. 29, 2020 04:01 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Kyle Larson greets fans before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Despite being suspended for six months for the use of a racial slur, Kyle Larson remains a popular figure in dirt track racing. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, Kyle Larson greets fans before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Despite being suspended for six months for the use of a racial slur, Kyle Larson remains a popular figure in dirt track racing. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Nov. 10, 2020 08:10 AM EST
FILE - Chris Buescher gestures during a parade lap before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo. Roush Fenway Racing on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, announced a contract extension with both driver Chris Buescher and longtime sponsor Fastenal. The deal with Fastenal was extended through the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

FILE - Chris Buescher gestures during a parade lap before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo. Roush Fenway Racing on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, announced a contract extension with both driver Chris Buescher and longtime sponsor Fastenal. The deal with Fastenal was extended through the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

May. 19, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr., team owner and TV analyst, answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo. There’s a pointed episode in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s television show that encapsulates Earnhardt's remarkable transformation from a bashful third-generation racer into a multimedia personality. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr., team owner and TV analyst, answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, file photo. There’s a pointed episode in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s television show that encapsulates Earnhardt's remarkable transformation from a bashful third-generation racer into a multimedia personality. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Jun. 28, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
FILE - Aric Almirola, left, hugs his children Alex, center, and Abby, right, before getting into his car for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR veteran Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family. Almirola revealed his plans Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, to the employees at Stewart-Haas Racing at the same time Smithfield Foods announced its 11th season sponsoring the driver. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - Aric Almirola, left, hugs his children Alex, center, and Abby, right, before getting into his car for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR veteran Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family. Almirola revealed his plans Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, to the employees at Stewart-Haas Racing at the same time Smithfield Foods announced its 11th season sponsoring the driver. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jan. 10, 2022 08:20 AM EST
FILE - Kyle Larson greets fans before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Larson is a fan favorite and represents the kind of grass roots racer NASCAR fans have long embraced. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

FILE - Kyle Larson greets fans before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Larson is a fan favorite and represents the kind of grass roots racer NASCAR fans have long embraced. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Feb. 14, 2022 11:51 AM EST
FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Feb. 16, 2020. Earnhardt Jr. will experience a different type of horsepower before NBC’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup season revs up next month. The retired NASCAR superstar will be at the Kentucky Derby for the second time on Saturday before contributing to the network’s Indianapolis 500 coverage on May 29. . (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Feb. 16, 2020. Earnhardt Jr. will experience a different type of horsepower before NBC’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup season revs up next month. The retired NASCAR superstar will be at the Kentucky Derby for the second time on Saturday before contributing to the network’s Indianapolis 500 coverage on May 29. . (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

May. 06, 2022 05:10 PM EDT
FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr., team owner and TV analyst, answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Even his boss. Dale Earnhardt Jr., found Noah Gragson’s deliberate crash into Sage Karam at Road America unacceptable. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr., team owner and TV analyst, answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Even his boss. Dale Earnhardt Jr., found Noah Gragson’s deliberate crash into Sage Karam at Road America unacceptable. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Jul. 06, 2022 01:36 PM EDT
FILE - Jimmie Johnson climbs into his car before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 16, 2020. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. Johnson will also run up to five races in 2023 beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - Jimmie Johnson climbs into his car before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 16, 2020. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. Johnson will also run up to five races in 2023 beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Nov. 04, 2022 10:15 AM EDT
FILE - President Donald Trump, left, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, gives the instructions "Gentlemen, start your engines" before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR marks its 75th year in 2023, recalling both its highs and lows. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, gives the instructions "Gentlemen, start your engines" before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR marks its 75th year in 2023, recalling both its highs and lows. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Feb. 14, 2023 05:51 AM EST