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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, right, is introduced before the Burnouts on Broadway competition Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, during NASCAR Champion's Week in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR goes back to its roots with a huge Nashville blowout

Jenna Fryer Dec. 04, 2019 06:11 PM EST

Stewart Friesen leads the pack to start a NASCAR Truck Series auto race on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Friesen is one of four drivers racing for the series championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami

Nov. 15, 2019 10:09 PM EST

Team owner Tony Stewart takes questions during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race press conference Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Tony Stewart is set to become a NASCAR Hall of Famer. But adding another championship might mean even more. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Fire burns for Stewart as he chases another NASCAR title

By Dan Gelston Nov. 15, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Driver Martin Truex Jr., front right, gives autographs to fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 10, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Kevin Harvick (4) leads the field for the start of a NASCAR auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Harvick has Cup title shot after 3rd straight Texas fall win

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 03, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Brad Keselowski (2) and and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) collide during a NASCAR auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)
The Latest: Harvick wins at Texas again for another Cup shot

Nov. 03, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Kevin Harvick heads down the front stretch during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Harvick earned the pole for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Harvick on pole at Texas while other Cup contenders in clump

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2019 08:10 PM EDT

Kurt Busch, left, and team owner Chip Ganassi, right, celebrate after announcing a multi-year contract for Busch with Ganassi racing during a NASCAR news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Nov. 02, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Column: Truex rout creates chaos in NASCAR's playoff field

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

Chase Elliott talks with a crew member in the garage at Martinsville Speedway In Martinsville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Elliott had an engine failure less than five minutes into the opening practice for the third round of NASCAR's playoffs. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Oct. 26, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Brendan Gaughan (62) flips in Turn 3 as driver Kurt Busch (1) and David Ragan (38) pass underneath during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Monday, Oct 14, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Greg McWilliams)
Blaney beats Newman in photo finish to advance in playoffs

By John Zenor Oct. 14, 2019 02:23 PM EDT

Pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas Dr. Robert Jeffress waves the green flag for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Rain forces playoff postponement at Talladega

Oct. 13, 2019 01:56 PM EDT

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott wins the pole for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Chase Elliott leads Hendrick sweep in Talladega qualifying

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 12, 2019 06:37 PM EDT

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott wins the pole for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Chevy vs. Ford vs. Toyota at Talladega playoff race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 12, 2019 06:21 PM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2019 03:19 PM EDT
all times Eastern () — NASCAR CUP SERIES 1000BULBS.COM 500 Site: Talladega, Alabama. Schedule: Friday,...

Kyle Larson, front left center, gets help in holding up the trophy after his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Larson flashes superstar potential with playoff win at Dover

By Dan Gelston Oct. 06, 2019 02:51 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) hits the wall in Turn 1 on a restart during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
The Latest: Elliott wins Charlotte playoff race

Sep. 29, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) passes Kevin Harvick (4) for the lead and the win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Elliott wins playoff race at Charlotte in scorching heat

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 29, 2019 10:56 AM EDT

Kyle Busch prepares to practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Drivers try to protect playoff positions at tricky Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Kyle Busch signs an autograph during practice prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

Sep. 28, 2019 12:28 PM EDT