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Car owner Rick Hendrick, right, congratulates Kyle Larson in victory lane after Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., late Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Column: Kyle Larson appears to be unstoppable at Hendrick

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 14, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands atop his car after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Texas-bound; IndyCar heads to Detroit

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands jumps out of his car after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads west for Sonoma race

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) leads the pack to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte brings normal to NASCAR Cup Series going forward

By Pete Iacobelli May. 31, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs poses with the trophy after winning the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Busch: JGR "not close enough" to the dominant Hendrick cars

By Pete Iacobelli May. 30, 2021 11:24 PM EDT

Driver Denny Hamlin, right, talks to Rick Hendrick before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Larson gives Hendrick record-breaking win at Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs does a celebratory burnout after winning the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Ty Gibbs takes lead late to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Pete Iacobelli May. 29, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Kyle Larson fist bumps a member of his crew after qualifying in pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Hendrick eyes all-time Cup Series win record at Charlotte

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Fans watch the start of the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Crown jewel races arrive for NASCAR, IndyCar

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) drives out of Turn 18 during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NASCAR's Elliott still chasing 1st win of season in Texas

By Jim Vertuno May. 22, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Alex Bowman celebrates his win following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Dover, Del. Alex Bowman wins the race. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, May 9, 2021, file photo, Kyle Larson uses his cell phone before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Larson took time out from his NASCAR schedule to Zoom in with the class at Philadelphia’s Urban Youth Racing School. The Philly-based program that creates opportunities in racing for minorities extended an olive branch last year to Larson after the driver was caught using a slur during an iRacing event in April.(AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Larson repays Urban Youth Racing School with virtual visit

By Dan Gelston May. 15, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Monster Mile beckons NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. drives into Turn 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year

By Pete Iacobelli May. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 17, 2020, file photo, the grandstands are empty at Darlington Raceway before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Darlington, S.C. Darlington Raceway officials are excited about hosting the first of two scheduled NASCAR weekends, something the track hadn’t featured since 2004. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Harvick looks to jumpstart winless year again at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

The 2022 Next Gen Ford Mustang Cup car was unveiled during a NASCAR media event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
NASCAR returns to roots with sleek new pony cars for 2022

By Jenna Fryer May. 06, 2021 02:01 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
AUTO RACING: Tripleheader at Darlington next up for NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Driver Denny Hamlin talks about Toyota Camry Next Gen Cup car that will be used in the 2022 season during the NASCAR media event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
NASCAR's future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski crosses the start/finish line as he heads down a straightaway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harvick, Hamlin still looking for a win heading to Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 01, 2021 02:24 PM EDT