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Penske shuffles crew chiefs for Logano, Keselowski, Blaney

Jan. 06, 2020 07:03 PM EST
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Team Penske has overhauled the crew chief assignments for all three of its Cup Series teams. Joey Logano, the 2018...

Stewart Friesen leads the pack to start a NASCAR Truck Series auto race on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Friesen is one of four drivers racing for the series championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami

Nov. 15, 2019 10:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing, speaks during a news conference for a NASCAR Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Gibbs is a Hall of Fame NFL coach with three Super Bowl titles yet still changed course in his early 50s to wade into NASCAR and see if he could not build a second career and a family business. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Column: Gibbs walks fine line managing 3 title contenders

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 11, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Joey Logano drives into Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Logano can't defend NASCAR title after mystery slide

By David Brandt Nov. 10, 2019 07:13 PM EST

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Hamlin races way into championship field with Phoenix win

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 10, 2019 04:29 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

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with auto racing great Roger Penske during a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House. Penske this week celebrated the crowning achievement of a career so rich in America’s fabric that he last month received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by buying iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Sunday he will watch two of his drivers try to make NASCAR’s championship race. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Penske Perfect: Indy goes to right man

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 09, 2019 03:55 PM EST

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, Kevin Harvick races out of Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. At right, in an Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Martin Truex Jr. (19) heads into Turn 1 during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International, in Watkins Glen, N.Y. One race to go to set NASCAR's championship field and the final four is shaping up to be a repeat of last year. Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick are already in, while Kyle Busch and Joey Logano are above the cutline headed into Sunday's race at ISM Raceway outside of Phoenix. (AP Photo/File)
Kyle Busch wins pole for playoff race at Phoenix

Nov. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EST

Kevin Harvick (4) leads the field for the start of a NASCAR auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Harvick has Cup title shot after 3rd straight Texas fall win

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 03, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Brad Keselowski (2) and and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) collide during a NASCAR auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)
The Latest: Harvick wins at Texas again for another Cup shot

Nov. 03, 2019 02:24 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

Joey Logano heads down the front stretch during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth, Texas, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Logano in another rift as he eyes title shot at Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Truex quietly rolling toward a 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Column: Truex rout creates chaos in NASCAR's playoff field

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2019 01:50 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

Denny Hamlin, left, signs an autograph for a fan after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Hamlin won the pole. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Denny Hamlin wins pole for playoff race at Martinsville

Oct. 26, 2019 05:27 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

Joey Logano, right, shares a laugh 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)
Elliott blows engine in opening minutes of playoff practice

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 26, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. approaches his car 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)
Hamlin and Gibbs group go to Martinsville as title favorites

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 25, 2019 03:08 PM EDT