Michael McDowell
Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Driver John Hunter Nemechek, right, stands on pit road during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami

Oct. 22, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

AJ Allmendinger signs autographs for fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas

Oct. 16, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR playoffs round of 8 begins, focus back on the track

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 14, 2022 10:31 AM EDT

AJ Allmendinger, center, reacts after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

Oct. 08, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads the field to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Elliott advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 02, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Christopher Bell reacts after taking the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup YellaWood 500 auto race, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Oct. 01, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Christopher Bell prepares to drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Sep. 24, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Joey Logano sits in his car before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

Sep. 10, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The Sun Belt Conference has done plenty to past few seasons to catch college football's attention. Those in charge believe the league took additional steps this offseason to keep that going. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Jones holds off ex-JGR teammate Hamlin to win at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2022 10:48 PM EDT

University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley, left, walks on the track at Darlington Raceway with Brent Childress before the Southern 500 NASCAR auto race Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. Staley was the honorary pace car driver. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

Sep. 04, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

Crew members prepare Michael McDowell's car in the garages before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Cup race at Daytona rained out, moved to Sunday

Aug. 27, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Crew members push Christopher Bell's car into the inspection bay after rain forced the cancellation of qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Aug. 26, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

Aric Almirola pulls in for a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Keselowski, 14 others vying for last 2 NASCAR playoff spots

By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Larson wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen

Aug. 21, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

A car is pushed onto the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 21, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen, of Finland, poses for a photo ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, March 14, 2019. Raikkonen will take a break from his retirement to return to racing this weekend in the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Elliott wins Cup pole at Watkins Glen International

Aug. 20, 2022 02:56 PM EDT

Justin Haley, left, talks with Brad Keselowski, center, and Landon Cassill, right, prior to practice and qualifying at Richmond International Raceway for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond

Aug. 13, 2022 05:17 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace smiles during NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Wallace won the pole position. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan

Aug. 06, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Roger Penske, center, speaks with drivers Joey Logano, left, and Ryan Blaney before practice for the NASCAR auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ford, Keselowski, looking for success in Detroit backyard

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 09:54 AM EDT