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FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Jimmie Johnson is introduced to the crowd during activities as he carries his youngest daughter Lydia as his oldest daughter Genevieve and wife Chandra follow prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Fontana, Calif. This year has hardly been the farewell tour Jimmie Johnson envisioned when he said 2020 would be his final season of full-time NASCAR racing. The seven-time champion has had to say his goodbyes at empty race tracks absent of all fanfare and now his streak of 663 consecutive races has ended because Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Will Lester, File)
Column: Jimmie Johnson finds voice during last NASCAR season

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 07, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe poses with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Briscoe wins 2nd straight to complete dream weekend at Indy

By Michael Marot Jul. 04, 2020 05:36 PM EDT

Nascar drivers Kyle Busch, left, and Corey LaJoie, right, join other drivers and crews as they push the car of Bubba Wallace to the front of the field prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Monday June 22, 2020. In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 22, 2020 02:09 AM EDT

Alex Bowman makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Denny Hamlin wins on a long day at Homestead

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 14, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Noah Gragson (9) and Harrison Burton (20) battle during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 14, 2020 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 30, 1967, file photo, Mario Andretti (1) leads the field at the start of the 51st running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The race had to be stopped for rain, and was restarted the following day. Gordon Johncock (3), far left, and A.J. Foyt (14), center, the eventual race winner, also compete. When it came to deciding the greatest rivalry, Foyt, Andretti and Bobby Unser received the most attention. 1986 winner Bobby Rahal says "the greatest rivalry had to be A.J. Foyt against anyone else." (AP Photo, File)
Indy 500 winners pick the greatest drivers, race and more

By Dave Skretta And Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2020 11:51 AM EDT

Kyle Larson returns to racing in World of Outlaws event

By Jenna Fryer May. 08, 2020 10:21 PM EDT
The resurrection of Kyle Larson's career began with a 25-hour drive from California to Iowa for a $15,000-to-win World of Outlaws race. ...

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson signs an autograph for a fan wearing a Martin Truex Jr. shirt before auto racing practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday, April 14, 2020, by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racial slur during a live stream of a virtual race. Larson, in his seventh Cup season with Ganassi and considered the top free agent in NASCAR mere weeks ago, is now stunningly out of a job in what could ultimately be an eight-figure blunder by the star. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
NASCAR's Larson fired after sponsors walk over N-word slur

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 file photo,Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR eased off the brake in the real sports world brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus and introduced the country to iRacing with some of the sports biggest stars. Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 winner, beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. off the final corner Sunday, March 22, 2020 at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the bizarre spectacle. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Burton, Earnhardt, Edwards headline Hall of Fame nominees

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 07, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 16, 2015, file photo, Tony Kanaan, left, of Brazil, talks with car owner and four-time Indianapolis 500 champion AJ Foyt on the first day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Organizers announced Thursday, March 26, the 500 would move from its traditional Memorial Day weekend slot to Aug. 23. Drivers, like fan favorite Kanaan, jumped right on board — calling it the right move. Foyt issued a statement saying IndyCar officials were doing the best they could under unforeseen circumstances. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Racing community lines up behind decision to delay Indy 500

By Michael Marot Mar. 26, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 28, 2007, file photo, Bobby Labonte, left, and Tony Stewart, right, celebrate Labonte's win in the NASCAR Busch Series' Aaron's 312 auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. Joe Gibbs, already an NFL Hall of Famer, will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame alongside Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte, two drivers who helped him build one of NASCAR’s top teams while giving “Coach Joe” three of the organization’s five titles. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Smoke returns: Stewart plans to race on Indy road course

Mar. 04, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing into Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's running of the race was postponed by rain. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ryan Newman Daytona 500 crash shows racing never truly safe

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Noah Gragson (9) celebrates on the roof of his car at the finish line after winning a NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Noah Gragson gives Earnhardt another win at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Erik Jones (20) leads Christopher Bell (95), Kyle Busch (18), Denny Hamlin (11) and Martin Truex Jr. (19) in a draft during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Manufacturers to stick with brand loyalty in Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2020 01:39 PM EST

Clint Bowyer gets ready for a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Ready for closeup? NASCAR funnyman Bowyer expands Fox gig

By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2020 02:16 AM EST

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, Team owner Joe Gibbs looks down pit road before qualifications for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. NASCAR's season officially opens Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
With champs in tow, Gibbs stands tall as class of NASCAR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 14, 2020 08:37 PM EST

Kyle Busch (18) climbs out of his car after coming to a stop on pit road after colliding in Turn 4 during the NASCAR Daytona Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Busch has done it all in NASCAR, except win the Daytona 500

By Dan Gelston Feb. 11, 2020 10:43 AM EST

Kevin Harvick gets ready to go out on the track during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
2014 NASCAR champion Harvick signs 2-year extension with SHR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 08, 2020 01:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Kyle Busch, center, holds up his trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. NASCAR's season officially opens Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Change looming as NASCAR season arrives with Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 03, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Tony Stewart talks about his career as a driver and team owner during the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Tony Stewart seizes spotlight on night of celebrating Smoke

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 01, 2020 03:19 PM EST