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Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AUTO RACING: Busch keeps RCR resurgent; Palou and Verstappen win again

By The Associated Press Jun. 06, 2023 11:39 AM EDT

Kyle Busch, front, drives followed by Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. Louis

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2023 09:27 PM EDT

The pit crew for Kyle Larsonr rushes to complete a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Corey LaJoie gets long-awaited Hendrick Motorsports shot in NASCAR Cup Series

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2023 12:53 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for 1 race for wrecking Denny Hamlin

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

Race fans walk through the garage area while rain causes a delay of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

May. 28, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bowman looking to pick up where he left off at Coca-Cola 600 following back injury

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2023 06:30 PM EDT

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, climbs into his car during final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi vs. McLaren headlines Indianapolis 500 title fight, some 300,000 fans expected

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2023 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alex Bowman cleared to return to NASCAR competition at Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2023 11:31 AM EDT

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing holds the trophy after placing first at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend

May. 24, 2023 10:29 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) competes during the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Smith: North Wilkesboro 'definitely has a place' in NASCAR's world, but unclear what capacity

By Steve Reed May. 22, 2023 02:06 PM EDT

The pit crew of Josh Berry (48) rushes to complete a pit stop during the NASCAR All-Star Open Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro

May. 21, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

By Steve Reed May. 21, 2023 06:44 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands on pit road as he waits for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kyle Larson and Hendrick crew arrive for Indianapolis 500 immersion

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2023 04:59 PM EDT

Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR 75: Greatest drivers convene, reminisce at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 16, 2023 01:55 PM EDT

William Byron (24) races down the back stretch during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: All-star out for NASCAR while IndyCar preps for 107th Indy 500

By The Associated Press May. 16, 2023 01:51 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) steers into Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2023 07:07 PM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

Cup champ Larson rallies from 30th to win Darlington Xfinity race

By Pete Iacobelli May. 13, 2023 04:39 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson was already excited about what the weekend at Darlington Raceway would mean. He added an even larger moment for him to remember...

Racing great Mario Andretti would love more Indy-NASCAR crossovers

By Pete Iacobelli May. 12, 2023 06:55 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Racing great Mario Andretti is excited about NASCAR champion Kyle Larson's attempt to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in May 2024. ...

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who placed first, right, and Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, who placed third, celebrate on the podium the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
AUTO RACING: Darlington ahead after physicality rules Kansas

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2023 02:03 PM EDT