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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Kyle Busch climbs in his car for a turn to drive during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Although his bid for a third championship doesn’t begin until the Daytona 500 on Feb. 16, his racing season starts this weekend with a cameo appearance in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Kyle Busch has 2 NASCAR titles and an eye on at least 5 more

Jenna Fryer Jan. 21, 2020 02:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2017 file photo Martin Truex Jr., right, smiles with crew chief Cole Pearn before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Pearn is leaving NASCAR to spend more time with his family. Pearn won the 2017 championship with Truex Jr. and the two were second in the standings the last two years. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Crew chief Pearn leaving NASCAR to spend time with family

Jenna Fryer Dec. 09, 2019 05:12 PM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...

Team owner Joe Gibbs, left, speaks after being given the Bill France Award of Excellence at the NASCAR Cup Series Awards on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Joe Gibbs honored with NASCAR's award of excellence

Jenna Fryer Dec. 05, 2019 08:00 PM EST

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

Kyle Busch, front left, celebrates with teammates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Column: NASCAR bullish on future after promising rebound

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Kevin Harvick stands by his car before practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Harvick is one of four drivers racing for the championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Harvick fails to rally overmatched Ford in NASCAR finale

By Dan Gelston Nov. 17, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Kyle Busch, front left, celebrates with teammates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Gibbs wins 5th NASCAR title in season dedicated to late son

By Mark Long Nov. 17, 2019 08:46 PM EST

Denny Hamlin drives on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Hamlin is one of four drivers running for the championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Sticky Situation: Hamlin’s title run ends with tape gaffe

By Dan Gelston Nov. 17, 2019 08:11 PM EST

Martin Truex Jr. drives on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Truex is one of four drivers running for the championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
The Latest: Kyle Busch wins NASCAR’s Cup Series championship

Nov. 17, 2019 02:07 PM EST

Kyle Busch alza el trofeo tras coronarse en la temporada de la Serie NASCAR, el domingo 17 de noviembre de 2019, en Homestead, Florida (AP Foto/Terry Renna)
Kyle Busch leads Gibbs trio to win 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2019 01:34 PM EST

Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto racing championship on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Reddick wins 2nd consecutive Xfinity Series championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Martin Truex Jr. signs autographs as he enters the garage for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Dead Heat: No clear favorite in NASCAR championship race

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Kyle Busch signs autographs as he enters the garage for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Oh, what a beating! Toyota on a tear entering Cup finale

By Mark Long Nov. 16, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denny Hamlin waits in the garage for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice to begin on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Hamlin is one of four drivers racing for the series championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR championship push tinged with sadness for Joe Gibbs

By Dan Gelston Nov. 16, 2019 01:04 PM EST

Denny Hamlin, center, gets sprayed with champagne by pit crew members in Victory Lane after he won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rookie crew chief Gabehart has Hamlin on verge of 1st title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2019 02:25 AM 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

Cole Custer talks to the media before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race practice on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Suarez ousted at Stewart-Haas for Cole Custer promotion

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 15, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR’s final 4 in fun mode ahead of championship race

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 14, 2019 03:54 PM EST