Erik Jones
FILE - Richard Petty, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Maury Gallagher, and Petty GMS team president Mike Beam, attend a press conference at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Jimmie Johnson on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, revealed his rebranded NASCAR team and said he will drive the No. 84 — the opposite of his synonymous No. 48 — when the seven-time champion competes for Legacy Motor Club. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)
Johnson to drive No. 84 for rebranded Legacy Motor Club

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 11, 2023 09:41 AM EST

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

FILE - Jimmie Johnson greets fans during driver introductions prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR two years after his retirement from the stock car series. Johnson bought a stake in GMS Petty Racing, a Cup team fronted by seven-time champion Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Driver Christopher Bell (20) leads the field to start a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR promises drivers safety changes on new car for 2023

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) ) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads the field to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Elliott advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 02, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Christopher Bell prepares to drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Sep. 24, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Harrison Burton (21) spins out during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR faces more questions about new car after Bristol bash

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 18, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Fans cheer at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Buescher wins Bristol; Harvick, Busch, RCR out of playoffs

Sep. 17, 2022 11:08 PM EDT

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

Bubba Wallace (45), Ryan Blaney (12), Ross Chastain (1) and Joey Logano (22) head toward Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chastain watching his mirrors in playoff elimination race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

Kyle Busch gives autographs before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Harvick heads to Bristol in must-win playoff situation

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Team Penske driver Will Power, of Australia, celebrates after winning third place in the IndyCar season finale auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, Monterey, Calif. Power also won the 2022 championship.(AP Photo/Nic Coury)
AUTO RACING: Power wins 2nd IndyCar title; Verstappen close

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2022 09:44 AM EDT

Bubba Wallace prepares for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Kyle Bush pulls into pit row with 30 laps to go in the NASCAR Southern 500 auto race Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. Jones held on to the victory after taking the lead from Kyle Busch, who blew a motor with 30 laps remaining pin the race. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Chase Elliott only looking forward in NASCAR's playoff push

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2022 02:47 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. At right is third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2022 08:21 PM EDT

Joey Logano 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)
NASCAR's wild regular season rolls over into playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 05, 2022 11:53 AM 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