Kurt Busch
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2011, file photo, car owners Felix Sabates, left, and Chip Ganassi hold a guitar trophy after winning the Grand Am Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Felix Sabates is leaving NASCAR after 30 years as a team owner. His record shows 50 Cup wins, including victories at the crown jewels Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and NASCAR's All-Star race. He also coaxed Ganassi into sports car racing and the IMSA teams won 64 races and seven series championships. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
AP Exclusive: Felix Sabates to retire from NASCAR ownership

Jenna Fryer Dec. 12, 2019 11:18 AM 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

Kevin Harvick heads down the front stretch during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Harvick earned the pole for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Harvick on pole at Texas while other Cup contenders in clump

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2019 08:10 PM EDT

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

Kurt Busch responds to questions about his new multi-year contract with Chip Ganassi Racing during a NASCAR news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Kurt Busch, sponsor staying with Ganassi on multiyear deal

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2019 05:39 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

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

Clint Bowyer (14) takes a lap during practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Pressure off Bowyer for next season but not NASCAR playoffs

By Dave Skretta Oct. 18, 2019 06:37 PM EDT

Stenhouse signs multiyear deal to drive for JTG Daugherty

Oct. 16, 2019 03:11 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. landed the open seat at JTG Daugherty Racing in a multiyear deal announced Wednesday that essentially makes a seat swap...

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

Caleb Gober poses with a "Karen the cougar" taxidermy as fans enjoy the new facilities and garages at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Oct. 12, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

Kyle Larson does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series playoff auto race Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Column: Kyle Larson finally poised to answer expectations

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 07, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

Piper Levkovski (6), left, of Smyrna, Del., Victoria Crowley (5), of Parlin, N.J., Corbin Levkovski (4), of Smyrna, Del., pose for a photos in front of Miles the Monster before the Drydene 400 - Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff auto race, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
NASCAR Cup Series at Dover

Oct. 06, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Drivers B.J. McLeod, left, and Ross Chastain wait to get into their cars before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Brien Aho)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover

Oct. 05, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) hits the wall in Turn 1 on a restart during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
The Latest: Elliott wins Charlotte playoff race

Sep. 29, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) passes Kevin Harvick (4) for the lead and the win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Elliott wins playoff race at Charlotte in scorching heat

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 29, 2019 10:56 AM EDT

Kyle Busch prepares to practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Drivers try to protect playoff positions at tricky Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EDT