William Byron
William Byron leans against his car during activities before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Byron wins virtual Bristol; Bubba 'rage quits' early in race

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 05, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

Cars round the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Joey Logano overcomes missed pit call to win at Las Vegas

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Joey Logano crosses the finish line to win the first of the two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Joey Logano leads final practice before Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2020 01:56 PM EST

William Byron celebrates after winning the second of the two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Logano, Byron win Daytona 500 qualifying races

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 13, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Cole Custer waits in his garage as crew members work on his car during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Bell, Reddick, Custer headline bumper crop of NASCAR rookies

By Dan Gelston Feb. 13, 2020 02:26 PM EST

William Byron prepares 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/John Raoux)
Hendrick extends primary sponsorship deal with Axalta

Feb. 10, 2020 04:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2019, file photo, driver Jimmie Johnson smiles during media day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. As he prepares for his final season of full-time racing, the most accomplished driver of his generation has changed his mindset. “I’m not chasing anything,” said Johnson, who is determined to enjoy his 19th and final Cup season. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Johnson drops "Chasing 8" motto before final NASCAR season

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 07, 2020 01:52 PM EST

Jimmie Johnson answers a reporter's question during his retirement announcement from NASCAR at a news conference near Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Johnson ready to end NASCAR grind and move on with life

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 21, 2019 05:18 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

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

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

Martin Truex Jr. (19) and Clint Bowyer (14) lead the field in turn four during a restart of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Truex wins at Martinsville to earn spot in championship race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 27, 2019 04:22 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

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2019 10:29 AM EDT
all times Eastern () — NASCAR CUP SERIES FIRST DATA 500 Site: Martinsville, Virginia. Schedule: Saturday,...

Matt DiBenedetto (95), Landon Cassill (00), Joey Logano (22) and Parker Kligerman (96) take the green flag during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The Latest: Hamlin wins chaotic NASCAR elimination race

Oct. 20, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hamlin wins chaotic NASCAR cut-off race at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

Alex Bowman signs autographs before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hendrick Motorsports in playoff peril at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

Daniel Hemric walks through the garage area after qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hemric beats playoff drivers for NASCAR pole at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2019 02:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads the pack to the start line for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Blaney beats Newman in photo finish at Talladega

Oct. 14, 2019 03:20 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