Natalie Decker
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) speaks to reporters ahead of practice sessions before a NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
NASCAR makes key developments in push for greater diversity

By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2023 09:57 AM EST

People walk through the track garage area during a rain shower before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Nashville

Jun. 25, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji poses with the No. 34 Chevrolet Camaro SS he will drive in the upcoming 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Iwuji will run his first full season in NASCAR with backing from Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and General Motors.(Garry Eller/HHP for Chevy Racing via AP)
Put me in, Coach! Gibbs gets top ride on grandfather's team

By Mark Long Feb. 18, 2022 12:41 PM EST

Jusan Hamilton, Daytona 500 race director, poses for a photo during activities at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jusan Hamilton becomes 1st Daytona 500 Black race director

By Dan Gelston Feb. 17, 2022 01:51 PM EST

Raphael Lessard celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Canadian teen Lessard scores Talladega Truck Series victory

Oct. 03, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

Austin Hill (16) poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Westgate 200 auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Hill rebounds with win at Las Vegas to advance in playoffs

Sep. 25, 2020 11:11 PM EDT

Raphael Lessard (4) makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hill dominates Truck Series doubleheader opener at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Jul. 24, 2020 09:01 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin's crew celebrates after Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Todd Gilliland poses next to the winners trophy grandfather clock as he celebrates winning the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Gilliland scores 1st victory in trucks with Martinsville win

Oct. 26, 2019 04:00 PM EDT

Drivers lineup for the start of a NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan

Aug. 10, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Busch dons his helmet before practicing for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, May 10, 2019. Busch leads the series in points. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

May. 10, 2019 01:31 PM EDT

Sheldon Creed runs through smoke after his truck caught fire during a crash in the NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Austin Hill earns Truck Series victory in Daytona opener

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2019 10:36 PM EST

Kyle Busch, right, offers up candy provided by his sponsor to his hosts during an interview at NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No female drivers in Daytona 500, but pipeline has potential

By Mark Long Feb. 14, 2019 07:34 PM EST