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Tony Stewart waves to fans before the debut race of Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) at Stafford Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Stafford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Column: Stewart realistic about SHR's current struggles

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) leads Bubba Wallace (23) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR co-owner Pitbull mixing racing with upcoming tour

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 21, 2021 02:44 AM EDT

Alex Palou celebrates after winning an IndyCar race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Confidence helps Palou make rapid rise up IndyCar standings

By Steve Megargee Jun. 21, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

Pit crew members for driver Aric Almirola wave as cars circle the track before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Nashville Superspeedway Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
All-Pro Alvin Kamara now advising NASCAR on growing fan base

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 20, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Kyle Larson takes the checkered flag after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Larson romps to yet another victory for Hendrick Motorsports

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 20, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Alex Palou celebrates his victory in an IndyCar race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Palou makes late surge to win IndyCar race at Road America

By Steve Megargee Jun. 20, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates from the podium after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix next to second place Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
Verstappen pushing Hamilton hard in thrilling F1 title race

By Jerome Pugmire Jun. 20, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

Kyle Busch has water poured on him by his son, Brexton, after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Nashville Superspeedway Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kyle Busch races to 100th Xfinity win in return to Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 19, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Kyle Larson puts on a cowboy hat as he celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Hendrick trio sets pace at re-opened Nashville Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 19, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2021, file photo, Josef Newgarden drives during the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit. Newgarden won the pole position Saturday, June 19, for Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Newgarden earns pole for IndyCar race at Road America

By Steve Megargee Jun. 19, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands poses after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, June 19, 2021. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
Verstappen beats both Mercedes for pole at French GP

Jun. 19, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Preece wins reopened Nashville's 1st NASCAR race in 10 years

Jun. 18, 2021 10:22 PM EDT
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Preece won the first NASCAR race at Nashville Superspeedway in a decade by scoring a victory in his first career Truck Series start....

Romain Grosjean races during the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit Saturday, June 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Grosjean tops first IndyCar practice at Road America

Jun. 18, 2021 07:12 PM EDT

The No. 99 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Suarez for Trackhouse Racing is displayed outside Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, June 17, 2021. Trackhouse hopes to be operating from downtown Nashville by 2023 and Marks is using Sunday’s first Cup race in the market in 37 years to lay the groundwork for his move. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Trackhouse aims to be Nashville's newest pro sports team

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi, left, looks down pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi seeks end to 2-year losing streak at Road America

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

A.J. Allmendinger, left, takes a photo with car owner Matt Kaulig as they celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the B&L Transport 170 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Kaulig Racing buys 2 charters to move to Cup Series in 2022

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Alex Bowman walks from his garage before qualifying in seventh 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)
Alex Bowman inks 2-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, June 18, 2021. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
F1: Verstappen leads 2nd practice at French GP, Bottas 2nd

Jun. 18, 2021 07:14 AM EDT

Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Carpenter won't put restrictions on VeeKay after bike fall

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - Kyle Busch smashes the guitar trophy after winning the NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series auto race at Nashville Speedway in Gladeville, Tenn., in this Saturday, June 6, 2009, file photo. Nashville Speedway, the track that had been shuttered for a decade will host its first ever Cup race on Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Donn Jones, File)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR visits Music City; IndyCar in Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 06:39 PM EDT