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Daniel Hemric gets ready to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix

Nov. 06, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

Fans cheer Chandler Smith (18) as he enters Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
NASCAR basks in Phoenix glow of full championship experience

By Dan Gelston Nov. 06, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

A sign reading "Let's go Brandon" is displayed on the railing in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Boston College and Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Critics of President Joe Biden have come up with the cryptic new phrase to insult the Democratic president. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
NASCAR denounces 'Let's go, Brandon' conservative rally cry

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

A sign reading "Let's go Brandon" is displayed on the railing in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Boston College and Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Critics of President Joe Biden have come up with the cryptic new phrase to insult the Democratic president. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
How 'Let's Go Brandon' became code for insulting Joe Biden

By Colleen Long Oct. 30, 2021 01:09 AM EDT

Jeff Burton, broadcaster and former driver, is seen before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas

Oct. 16, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver AJ Allmendinger (16) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity auto race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AJ Allmendinger remains perfect on The Roval with 3rd win

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 09, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

**TEST ONLY NASCAR XFIN** during the NASCAR XFINITY Cup Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte

Oct. 09, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin makes his way to his car for a NASCAR Cup series auto race Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. The race was postponed until Monday due to wet weather. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AUTO RACING: Hamlin now the man to beat in NASCAR?

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

Team members walk through pit row in the rain before a NASCAR Cup series auto race Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Rain pushes NASCAR playoff race at Talladega to Monday

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 03, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

Austin Cindric (22) runs in front of Jeb Burton (10) and Brett Moffitt (02) during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Brown races to 1st win as darkness falls at Talladega

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 02, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Justin Allgaier (7) leads the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/John Amis)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega

Oct. 02, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

People arrive at Bristol Motor Speedway for a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol

Sep. 17, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Michael Annett (1) and Sam Mayer (8) crash during the early laps of the restart of the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Aug. 28, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Spectators watch as the pit crew pushes AJ Allmendinger's car in the garage area before the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 07, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

Ty Gibbs does a celebratory burnout after winning the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Ty Gibbs takes lead late to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Pete Iacobelli May. 29, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Homestead

By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Austin Cindric (22) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cindric starts new season with big Xfinity win at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 13, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Noah Gragson (9) and Harrison Burton (20) come out of turn four onto the front stretch during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas

Oct. 24, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Chase Elliott leads the way out of turn 7 as he competes in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Elliott won the race. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
AUTO RACING GLANCE: Elliott in hunt as NASCAR goes to Kansas

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2020 10:20 AM EDT

Noah Gragson's pit crew work on his damaged car during a yellow flag pit stop during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte

Oct. 10, 2020 05:39 PM EDT