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Tony Stewart gets his driver: Ryan Preece promoted to Cup

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2022 07:00 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart won the battle with partner Gene Haas over next year's NASCAR lineup by giving reserve driver Ryan Preece a shot with a top-tier...

Ty Gibbs (54) leads the field on the first lap during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) celebrates on top of his car after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AUTO RACING: Bell tolls at Charlotte; Verstappen king again

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

AJ Allmendinger (16) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte

Oct. 08, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger (16) and Sam Mayer (1) compete during a NASCAR Xfinity auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Allmendinger remains undefeated on Charlotte road course

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick burns his tires after winning the the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
AUTO RACING: Talladega's next in NASCAR; F1 to Singapore

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

Noah Grayson (9) celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Gragson opens Xfinity playoffs by winning 4th race in row

Sep. 24, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Noah Gragson (9) comes through a turn during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gragson wins at Bristol for 3rd straight Xfinity title

Sep. 16, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs (54) and Josh Berry (8) lead the pack as cars cross the start line during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol

Sep. 16, 2022 08:27 PM EDT

Brandon Jones (19), Noah Gragson (9), Austin Hill (21), Sheldon Creed (2) and Justin Allgaier (7) approach the green flag at the start of the NASCAR Xfinity race Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington

Sep. 03, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds up his trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2022 08:57 AM EDT

Landon Cassill (10), Matt Mills (78) and Blaine Perkins, right, collide in Turn 3 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Chilton)
Clements wins at crash-filled Daytona, reaches postseason

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2022 01:46 AM EDT

Track officials drive through the front stretch after rain forced cancellations of qualifying for a NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona

Aug. 26, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger, right, is placed back in his car by team manger Chris Rice after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Allmendinger remains king of Indy's road with Xfinity win

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 05:59 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs, left, talks with a crew member before practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis

Jul. 29, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

A.J. Allmendinger (16) leads the field into Turn 1 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia's Austin Hill wins NASCAR Xfinity race in Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Jul. 09, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

Drivers pass under the green flag to start a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Allgaier dominates at Nashville to win Xfinity Series race

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

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

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:12 AM EDT

Tyler Reddick (48) burns rubber after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Reddick gives Big Machine Racing 1st NASCAR Xfinity victory

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EDT