Denny Hamlin
Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing holds the trophy after placing first at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend

May. 24, 2023 10:29 AM EDT

The pit crew of Josh Berry (48) rushes to complete a pit stop during the NASCAR All-Star Open Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro

May. 21, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR 75: Greatest drivers convene, reminisce at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 16, 2023 01:55 PM EDT

William Byron (24) races down the back stretch during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: All-star out for NASCAR while IndyCar preps for 107th Indy 500

By The Associated Press May. 16, 2023 01:51 PM EDT

Two fans high-five during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Column: NASCAR is facing a tense summer of negotiations with its Cup Series teams

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2023 11:59 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) steers into Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

By Pete Iacobelli May. 14, 2023 07:07 PM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 14, 2023 03:49 PM EDT

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who placed first, right, and Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, who placed third, celebrate on the podium the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
AUTO RACING: Darlington ahead after physicality rules Kansas

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2023 02:03 PM EDT

Ross Chastain (1) wins stage 2 during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
'Sick of him': Chastain drawing ire of fellow NASCAR drivers

By Dave Skretta May. 08, 2023 01:01 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. stops in pit road for a tire change during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin bumps Larson for lead on final lap to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 07, 2023 07:11 PM EDT

Ross Chastain's garage crew push the No. 1 car to pit road before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

May. 07, 2023 01:09 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr., center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Toyota riding momentum in NASCAR's return to Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - Former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon speaks at a news conference outside a Hendrick Motorsports trailer before auto races at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NASCAR 75: Fan growth, new stars among looming challenges

By Jenna Fryer May. 04, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Stewart, right, slaps hands with fans while walking down the runway during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, July 6, 2013. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NASCAR-Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola 7/6/2013

May. 04, 2023 09:29 AM EDT

FILE - Jeff Gordon greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR's current veterans and also the co-owner alongside Michael Jordan of 23XI Racing, has long noticed the waning mainstream popularity of the Cup stars since the retirements of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth and Johnson. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR-Federated Auto Parts 400 9/6/2014

May. 04, 2023 09:27 AM EDT

Team members walk down pit road after the NASCAR 400 auto race was postponed due to weather at Dover Motor Speedway Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
NASCAR Cup Series at Dover

Apr. 30, 2023 10:57 AM EDT

Fans eat as they wait for the start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Apr. 23, 2023 12:21 PM EDT

Hamlin wins 1st superspeedway pole, drivers meet with NASCAR

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 22, 2023 01:01 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The day opened at Talladega Superspeedway with NASCAR executives holding an an all-driver meeting. It was regularly scheduled...

FILE -Chase Elliott during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Chase Elliott will return to the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the April 16, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway after recovering from a leg injury.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
AUTO RACING: Larson heats up and Elliott gets back in car

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2023 11:21 AM EDT

Kyle Larson celebrates with his family after winning the NASCAR cup series race, Sunday at Martinsville speedway. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
Larson pulls away from Logano to win at Martinsville

By Steve Reed Apr. 16, 2023 03:01 PM EDT