Ryan Blaney
Aric Almirola celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Under darkness, Almirola pulls off shocker at New Hampshire

By Dan Gelston Jul. 18, 2021 08:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski drives the pace car prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire

Jul. 18, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) and Ryan Blaney, rear, come out of turn four competing for position during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Keselowski ready for NASCAR career as owner, driver in 2022

By Dan Gelston Jul. 18, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Kurt Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July, 11, 2021, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Kurt Busch holds off brother Kyle at Atlanta Motor Speedway

By Charles Odum Jul. 11, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Kyle Larson driver of car 5 in the NASCAR Cup Series, speaks at a news conference before the scheduled races at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Larson, Elliott eye Atlanta redemption for hot Hendrick team

By Charles Odum Jul. 10, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - Martin Truex Jr. drives leads during a NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., in this Saturday, March 20, 2021, file photo. After putting off the inevitable project as long as possible, Atlanta Motor Speedway officials, including track president Brandon Hutchinson, on Tuesday, July 6, announced plans to resurface the worn-out track following Sunday's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Atlanta Motor Speedway plans resurfacing of patched-up track

By Charles Odum Jul. 06, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) holds up his trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Champion Elliott learns to savor wins in season of growth

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 05, 2021 03:12 AM EDT

FILE - Drivers race through a turn in the Bucyrus 200 Nascar Nationwide series race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wi., in this Saturday, June, 19, 2010, file photo. Road America owns a reputation as one of the nation’s foremost road courses, but it hasn’t hosted a NASCAR Cup Series event since the 1950s. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Kurt Busch chases NASCAR playoffs with future uncertain

By Steve Megargee Jul. 03, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Alex Bowman, right, driver of car 48, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bowman zips past Larson after late flat and wins at Pocono

By Dan Gelston Jun. 26, 2021 06:10 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

Kyle Larson 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)
Larson wins 2nd NASCAR All-Star race, this one in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 13, 2021 06:34 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

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

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

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates with a burnout after winning the Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUTO RACING: Kansas and Texas highlight NASCAR, Indy slate

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, talks to a crew member prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Penske drivers aiming to avoid Daytona repeat at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 24, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Harrison Burton (20) gets service in the pits during of the rain delayed NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harrison Burton, 20, set for NASCAR Cup Series debut at Dega

By John Zenor Apr. 23, 2021 06:33 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

Martin Truex Jr. gives a thumbs-up as he celebrates with a fan after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's short track swing wraps up at Richmond

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 10:57 AM EDT