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FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 file photo,Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR eased off the brake in the real sports world brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus and introduced the country to iRacing with some of the sports biggest stars. Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 winner, beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. off the final corner Sunday, March 22, 2020 at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the bizarre spectacle. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Barefoot Hamlin wins virtual Homestead as NASCAR races again

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 22, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

Joey Logano does a burnout across the start/finish line after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick (4) races Chase Elliott (9) for the lead through Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Logano holds off Harvick in NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix

By David Brandt Mar. 08, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's race was postponed because of rain. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
More chaos? NASCAR hopes rules changes improve Phoenix drama

By David Brandt Mar. 07, 2020 05:11 PM EST

Chase Elliott, center, talks with crew members in his garage during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Elliott wins Phoenix pole, 9-time winner Harvick starts 2nd

By David Brandt Mar. 07, 2020 04:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo ,Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Busch says, “Bring it on.” Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are the latest topflight drivers to accept the challenge of Kevin Harvick, who has offered half of a $100,000 bounty to any Cup Series driver who can beat the versatile Busch in a Truck Series race this year. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2020 01:36 PM EST

FILE - In this April 28, 2002, file photo, winner Jimmie Johnson, right, gets cooled off by car owner Rick Hendrick as they celebrate in Victory Lane after Johnson won the NASCAR auto race at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif. When Johnson won his first NASCAR Cup Series race at Fontana 18 years ago, this famously worn-out asphalt track had a whole lot less wear and tear. So did Johnson, who is visiting his home track this weekend for the last time as a full-time driver. (AP Photo/Will Lester, File)
Homecoming dance: Jimmie Johnson honored in Fontana finale

By Greg Beacham Feb. 29, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Clint Bowyer edges Jimmie Johnson for NASCAR pole at Fontana

By Greg Beacham Feb. 29, 2020 04:08 PM EST
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Clint Bowyer has won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Fontana, holding off six-time race champion Jimmie Johnson on Saturday. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo ,Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Busch says, “Bring it on.” Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are the latest topflight drivers to accept the challenge of Kevin Harvick, who has offered half of a $100,000 bounty to any Cup Series driver who can beat the versatile Busch in a Truck Series race this year. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Kyle Busch welcomes Truck bounty hunters: 'Bring it on'

By Greg Beacham Feb. 28, 2020 05:18 PM EST

FILE - In this July 28, 2018, file photo, Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Truck Series auto race in Long Pond, Pa. Busch says, “Bring it on.” Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are the latest topflight drivers to accept the challenge of Kevin Harvick, who has offered half of a $100,000 bounty to any Cup Series driver who can beat the versatile Busch in a Truck Series race this year. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono

Feb. 28, 2020 02:51 PM EST

Cars round the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Joey Logano overcomes missed pit call to win at Las Vegas

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EST

NASCAR drivers sliding back into rhythm after Newman wreck

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 22, 2020 04:09 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some levity returned to NASCAR on a rainy Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As drivers idled inside waiting for the...

Denny Hamlin's crew celebrates after Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Joey Logano crosses the finish line to win the first of the two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Joey Logano leads final practice before Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 15, 2020 01:56 PM EST

Clint Bowyer gets ready for a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Ready for closeup? NASCAR funnyman Bowyer expands Fox gig

By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2020 02:16 AM EST

Denny Hamlin answers questions form members of the media during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NASCAR's guessing game: Trying to predict the Daytona 500

By Mark Long Feb. 13, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Cole Custer waits in his garage as crew members work on his car during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Bell, Reddick, Custer headline bumper crop of NASCAR rookies

By Dan Gelston Feb. 13, 2020 02:26 PM EST

Erik Jones (20) gets a push from Denny Hamlin (11) to help him pull away from other cars on the final lap to win the NASCAR Busch Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Darryl Graham)
Column: NASCAR has wild first 48 hours of Speedweeks

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 10, 2020 02:49 PM EST

Kevin Harvick gets ready to go out on the track during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
2014 NASCAR champion Harvick signs 2-year extension with SHR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 08, 2020 01:46 PM EST

Acura Team Penske owner Roger Penske gestures to a crew member during the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Penske drivers ready to perform after huge offseason shakeup

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 27, 2020 04:27 PM EST