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Chase Elliott (9) 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)
Hendrick hopes rough racing settles down after Chase Elliott suspension

By Jenna Fryer 5 hrs ago

FILE - The Toyota Gazoo Racing's winner drivers Mike Conway of Britain, Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Jose Maria Lopez of Argentina, and the second placed drivers Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland, Kazuki Nakajima of Japan and Brendon Hartley of New Zeland celebrate on the podium of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race in Le Mans, France, on Aug. 22, 2021. The world's most famous endurance race will be open to hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2026, Pierre Fillon, the president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2023 05:05 AM EDT

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 (8) competes through Turn 3 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Kyle Busch and Richard Childress, once enemies, now winning NASCAR combination

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2023 01:47 PM 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

Ryan Blaney smiles in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Ryan Blaney joins pole sitter Kyle Busch on front row for NASCAR Cup Series race

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2023 12:59 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

AJ Allmendinger (16), Chris Buescher (17) and Chase Briscoe (14) drive into Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR slams Stewart-Haas Racing for cheating to make 2 consecutive days of massive penalties

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2023 05:19 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Blaney ends drought; Newgarden first American to win Indy since 2016

By The Associated Press May. 30, 2023 05:01 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

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)
Hamlin calls for NASCAR to suspend Elliott after crash at Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2023 07:21 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

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

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

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

Two fans high-five during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Column: NASCAR is facing a tense summer of negotiations with its Cup Series teams

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2023 11:59 AM 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

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