Corey LaJoie
Bubba Wallace, center, walks under an umbrella as rain falls prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Pre-race ceremonies were delayed after severe weather was expected in the area. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire

Jul. 17, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7) and Kurt Busch (45) crash on the last lap of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
LaJoie wants to prove strong end at Atlanta was no fluke

By Dan Gelston Jul. 15, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
AUTO RACING: Elliott rolling in NASCAR; Ferrari rebounding

By The Associated Press Jul. 12, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott (9), left, and Ryan Blaney (12), right, lead the field out of Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In wild NASCAR year, Chase Elliott is steady as a rock

By Paul Newberry Jul. 11, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
Elliott holds off LaJoie, giving Georgian 1st Atlanta win

By Paul Newberry Jul. 10, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Driver Chase Elliott speaks to the media during a weather delay before qualifying the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Bob Andres)
NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta

Jul. 09, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

Chase Elliott makes his way around a turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
NASCAR Cup Series at Road America

Jul. 03, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Jourdan Osinskie, the jack man on the pit crew for driver Todd Gilliland, tries to dry off their pit box during a storm delay at a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 27, 2022 12:10 AM EDT

Driver Martin Truex Jr. looks at his phone as he rides in a golf cart after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying session Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Nashville

Jun. 25, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

WWE wrestler Lacey Evans poses prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

May. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) attempts to pass Austin Dillon (3) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 08, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, talks with Kevin Harvick prior to practice for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway Friday April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Apr. 08, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

William Byron (24) reacts as he climbs out of his car in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
William Byron wins wild NASCAR race at remodeled Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Mar. 20, 2022 07:48 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) prepares for practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, March 19, 2022, (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta

Mar. 19, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Jacques Villeneuve, of Canada, signs autographs for fans during a NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race practice Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 19, 2022 11:23 AM EST

Brad Keselowski crosses the finish line to win the first of two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Drivers competing in the 2022 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2022 12:52 AM EST

Thad Moffitt leans against his truck before a NASCAR trucks practice run Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Moffitt is the grandson of racing great Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 17, 2022 05:43 PM EST

Landon Cassill waves to the fans as he walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 16, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Joey Logano, second from right, bumps fists with a fan as he walks up to Victory Lane with his crew after winning a NASCAR exhibition auto race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NASCAR's stars unify to create formal drivers' council

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST

Kyle Larson walks after winning the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 06, 2021 08:23 PM EDT