William Byron
Jourdan Osinskie, the jack man on the pit crew for driver Todd Gilliland, tries to dry off their pit box during a storm delay at a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 27, 2022 12:10 AM EDT

Driver Martin Truex Jr. looks at his phone as he rides in a golf cart after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying session Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Nashville

Jun. 25, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Will Power drives during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 5, 2022. Power won the race. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR in Cali; F1, IndyCar back in action

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2022 12:46 AM EDT

Kevin Harvick, right, signs autographs as he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Gateway offers some Cup Series playoff outsiders opportunity

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2022 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - William Byron talks with a crew member prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway on April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. Byron has reached a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Hendrick to run 3 Xfinity races with Larson, Bowman, Byron

By Dave Skretta Jun. 02, 2022 11:03 AM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 30, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Illinois; IndyCar to Detroit

By The Associated Press May. 31, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Kyle Busch (18), William Byron (24) and Tyler Reddick (8) compete to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hamlin holds off Busch in OT in wild Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

WWE wrestler Lacey Evans poses prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

May. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Hamlin takes pole for Coca-Cola 600; Larson starts in back

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2022 09:11 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — If Kyle Larson hopes to repeat as Coca-Cola 600 champion, he’ll have to do so starting from the back of the field — and chase down some Toyotas...

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:12 AM EDT

Kyle Busch, front, and his crew show off their pole position rings after qualifications for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022.(AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick (48) burns rubber after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Reddick gives Big Machine Racing 1st NASCAR Xfinity victory

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Kurt Busch (45) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 15, 2022 06:42 PM EDT

Chase Elliott, left, and Noah Gragson, right, walk to their cars before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

May. 14, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
From bummer to baby, Kyle Busch heads to Kansas on high note

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

John Hunter Nemechek celebrates with the speedway pole award after qualifying for the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Trucks Series at Kansas

May. 14, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, winner of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, holds his trophy and a Miami Dolphins' helmet at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR off to Kansas, Max wins, Indy 500 looms

By The Associated Press May. 10, 2022 11:17 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski (6) looks to pass Corey LaJoie (7) in Turn 2 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series postseason grid already filling up fast

By Pete Iacobelli May. 09, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Joey Logano runs up the race track after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Logano bumps Byron on next-to-last lap for Darlington win

By Pete Iacobelli May. 08, 2022 07:25 PM EDT