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FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2017, file photo, Kevin Harvick (4) leads the field past the green flag at the start of a NASCAR Monster Cup auto race at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Faced with many of its teams falling into financial ruin or going racing, NASCAR is throwing the green flag on a plan it believes allows the series to safely resume the season. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Column: NASCAR set for 'huge microscope' as racing returns

By Jenna Fryer May. 11, 2020 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 10, 2016, file photo, drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, and Jimmie Johnson talk before qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The mind-boggling success of virtual racing has put motorsports out front in the race to create competition during the sports shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “All of the race teams are trying everything they can to keep their sponsors and keep their employees," said longtime virtual racing fanatic Dale Earnhardt Jr. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
In The Pits: NASCAR facing big decision on when to race

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 20, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Kyle Busch, center, holds up his trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. NASCAR's season officially opens Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Change looming as NASCAR season arrives with Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 03, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Kyle Busch, front left, celebrates with teammates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Column: NASCAR bullish on future after promising rebound

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2019 05:57 PM EST

NASCAR President Steve Phelps speaks to the media during a press conference before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR touts gains but knows short track racing needs work

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2019 02:51 PM EST

Joey Logano drives across the grass after losing control during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Column: Brian France was right to bring playoffs to NASCAR

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 21, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Clint Bowyer (14) takes a lap during practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Pressure off Bowyer for next season but not NASCAR playoffs

By Dave Skretta Oct. 18, 2019 06:37 PM EDT

Fans explore the new facilities and garages at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR closes $2B purchase of International Speedway Corp.

Oct. 18, 2019 12:41 PM EDT

Kyle Busch poses with the trophy in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch moves into tie for 9th with 55th career Cup win

By Dan Gelston Jun. 02, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
The Latest: NASCAR 'pleased' with $2B deal with ISC

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

A fan follows events from the roof of a camper during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
NASCAR strikes $2B deal with ISC, will gain a dozen tracks

By Mark Long May. 22, 2019 09:40 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) crosses the finish line in front of Joey Logano (22) to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
SMI wants to become private NASCAR track operator

Apr. 24, 2019 10:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 13, 2016, file photo, the crowd watches drivers through the first two turns during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, in Avondale, Ariz. NASCAR made the first significant changes to its schedule in years by shuffling the 2020 season into a freshened new sequence that tries to meet the wants of fans to the best of NASCAR's current ability. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Analysis: NASCAR did best it could in freshening schedule

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 27, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Fans enjoy the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Saturday, March 23. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
NASCAR shuffles 2020 schedule to freshen stagnant schedule

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 26, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Fans enjoy the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Saturday, March 23. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Column: NASCAR schedule may not be the overhaul fans sought

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 25, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - This April 6, 1978, file photo shows Janet Guthrie posing with a toy race car at a news conference in New York. Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500, was dropped from the list of nominees for NASCAR's Landmark Award that honors contribution to the sport. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
Guthrie dropped from nominees for contributions to NASCAR

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 14, 2019 01:19 PM EDT

In this Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, photo, Jim France, executive vice president of NASCAR, stands on pit road as he watches auto racing at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Fla. France replaced his nephew as head of NASCAR in August and has remained behind the scenes as he tries to stabilize the family business. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Jim France leading change at NASCAR from the shadows

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 13, 2019 03:44 PM EST

Brett Moffitt holds up his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto racing season championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR will consider all ideas for changes to sport

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2018 01:13 PM EST