Justin Haley
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

Jeb Burton smiles after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jeb Burton wins first Xfinity Series race at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) crosses the start/finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR goes from short to long at Talladega

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Daniel Hemric (18) and Brandon Jones (19) lead the field at the restart of the rain delayed NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Josh Berry gets 1st career Xfinity victory at Martinsville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 11, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AUTO RACING: Short track swing continues at Martinsville

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Fans hold up three fingers during a lap three tribute honoring the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr., during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Dale Earnhardt, Sr., the all-time winner at Daytona, was killed in a fatal car crash at the speedway 20-years ago today. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
LaJoie gets fast start in first race with Spire Motorsports

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Drivers return to their cars after a weather delay during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AUTO RACING: Daytona road course takes spotlight for NASCAR

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, file photo, Austin Cindric runs during a qualifying session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto rce at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Cindric solidified his standing at Penske by winning six races last year and his first Xfinity Series championship. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Penske material: Cindric earning his keep as season arrives

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 12, 2021 01:03 PM EST

Denny Hamlin (11) navigates the infield course as he leads in the early laps of the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AUTO RACING GLANCE: Hamlin tries for history at Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2021 03:05 PM EST

Austin Cindric celebrates in Victory Lane with the season championship trophy after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Austin Cindric steamrolls to first NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 07, 2020 07:57 PM EST

Chase Briscoe sits in his race car prior to a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix

Nov. 07, 2020 07:07 PM EST

FILE - Chase Briscoe celebrates in victory lane following a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Briscoe professionally has had the best season of his career with nine wins, a promotion next year to the Cup Series and the chance to cap it with the Xfinity Series championship. The on-track success in this once-in-a-lifetime season has been the public side of an emotionally heartbreaking personal journey. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
NASCAR's Briscoe balances title chase with off-track woes

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2020 02:20 PM EST

Chase Elliott (9) sits in the media room after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Nov.1, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR finale arrives for final foursome

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 06:26 PM EST

A tight group of drivers speed around Turn 3 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Burton wins 2nd straight to disrupt Xfinity Series playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2020 06:17 PM EDT

Kyle Busch does doughnuts after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

Harrison Burton (20) drives on the front stretch during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Burton snatches win and keeps Gragson out of championship

Oct. 24, 2020 07:42 PM EDT

Noah Gragson (9) and Harrison Burton (20) come out of turn four onto the front stretch during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas

Oct. 24, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Justin Haley celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Justin Haley to return to Kaulig in Xfinity Series in 2021

Oct. 19, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

Noah Gragson's pit crew work on his damaged car during a yellow flag pit stop during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte

Oct. 10, 2020 05:39 PM EDT