Aric Almirola
Tony Stewart gets his driver: Ryan Preece promoted to Cup

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2022 07:00 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart won the battle with partner Gene Haas over next year's NASCAR lineup by giving reserve driver Ryan Preece a shot with a top-tier...

Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 16, 2022 06:45 PM EDT

Chase Elliott stands on pit road as he waits to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Elliott: NASCAR's new Next Gen car a step backward in safety

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 01, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Conor Daly to make Cup debut at Roval with Mayweather's team

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 29, 2022 10:31 AM EDT
Conor Daly ended the 2021 IndyCar season without a job and unsure where his racing career was headed. Just about a year later, he's brought a new sponsor to...

Race fans walk on the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol

Sep. 17, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Aric Almirola answers a question from a reporter during a media availability before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Aric Almirola leads SHR, Ford charge in Bristol qualifying

Sep. 16, 2022 06:54 PM EDT

Joey Logano sits in his car before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

Sep. 10, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The Sun Belt Conference has done plenty to past few seasons to catch college football's attention. Those in charge believe the league took additional steps this offseason to keep that going. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Jones holds off ex-JGR teammate Hamlin to win at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2022 10:48 PM EDT

University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley, left, walks on the track at Darlington Raceway with Brent Childress before the Southern 500 NASCAR auto race Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. Staley was the honorary pace car driver. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

Sep. 04, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

Crew members prepare Michael McDowell's car in the garages before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Cup race at Daytona rained out, moved to Sunday

Aug. 27, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez answers questions from reporters during a media availability before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Daniel Suarez returning to Trackhouse Racing next season

By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Crew members push Christopher Bell's car into the inspection bay after rain forced the cancellation of qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Aug. 26, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

Aric Almirola pulls in for a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Keselowski, 14 others vying for last 2 NASCAR playoff spots

By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

A car is pushed onto the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 21, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Joey Logano leans on his car before practice for the NASCAR auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis

Jul. 30, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Chris Buescher (17) zips around the track during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying to take the pole at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hamlin takes Pocono pole, Kyle Busch makes 1-2 start for JGR

By Dan Gelston Jul. 23, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono

Jul. 23, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

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