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Chase Elliott's tire burns after he contacted the wall during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Column: 'We need to fix it' safety concerns dogging NASCAR

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 03, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Chase Elliott stands on pit road as he waits to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Elliott: NASCAR's new Next Gen car a step backward in safety

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 01, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, file photo. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Kyle Busch carries his 2-year-old son, Brexton, as his wife, Samantha, left, watches before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 12, 2018. Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion. Busch will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for Childress in an announcement made Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Column: Childress gets last laugh in snatching Kyle Busch

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 19, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, gives autographs to fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Hamlin applauds RCR's recovery in signing Kyle Busch

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2022 03:04 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin chasing NASCAR driver's title, owner's championship

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace prepares for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Kyle Bush pulls into pit row with 30 laps to go in the NASCAR Southern 500 auto race Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. Jones held on to the victory after taking the lead from Kyle Busch, who blew a motor with 30 laps remaining pin the race. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Kyle Busch chases title while pondering Cup Series future

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

Kyle Busch answers a question from a reporter during a media availability before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Kyle Busch still seeking on-track success, job for 2023

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) lifts and spins in the air along the front stretch after coming out of turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR quartet of first-timers eager for playoff experience

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2022 10:29 AM EDT

Bubba Wallace participa en la clasificación de una carrera de la Cup Series de NASCAR en el Autódromo Internacional de Michinga, en Brooklyn, Michigan, el sábado 6 de agosto de 2022. (AP Foto/Paul Sancya)
Be Like Mike: NASCAR's Wallace switching numbers like Jordan

Aug. 31, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick (4) crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harvick wins again; NASCAR playoff picture remains muddled

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 14, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace poses for photos outside Soldier Field, near a statue of Walter Payton, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Chicago during a promotional visit to announce a Cup Series street race in the city, to be held July 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with 23XI Racing

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace (23) leads the field to the start during an NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kevin Harvick ends 65-race drought with 6th win at Michigan

By Larry Lage Aug. 07, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

Kyle Busch watches during NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR's Kyle Busch thankful family escaped mall shooting

By Larry Lage Aug. 06, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Roger Penske talks with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch following practice for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. Following the practice session former winners gathered at The Yard of Bricks for a photo opportunity. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: Reddick win shows RCR can overcome internal turmoil

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 01, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 31, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's deal with Joe Gibbs Racing expires at the end of the season and the two-time Cup Series champion is getting antsy for a new deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 05:06 PM EDT