Darrell Wallace Jr.
Driver Martin Truex Jr., front right, gives autographs to fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 10, 2019 01:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Bubba Wallace prepares by his car for qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, Wallace was fined $50,000 by NASCAR for causing a caution the week before at Texas that affected the race for at least one playoff driver. (AP Photo/Larry Papke, File)
Wallace fined $50,000 by NASCAR for intentional spin

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 09, 2019 11:58 AM EST

FILE - At left, in a March 10, 2019, file photo, Joey Logano drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, in Avondale, Ariz. At right, in an Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Kyle Busch heads into Turn 1 during a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y. One race to go to set NASCAR's championship field and the final four is shaping up to be a repeat of last year. Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick are already in, while Kyle Busch and Joey Logano are above the cutline headed into Sunday's race at ISM Raceway outside of Phoenix. (AP Photo/File)
Intentional cautions take spotlight in NASCAR playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 08, 2019 06:52 PM EST

Kurt Busch, left, and team owner Chip Ganassi, right, celebrate after announcing a multi-year contract for Busch with Ganassi racing during a NASCAR news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Nov. 02, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

Daniel Hemric walks through the garage area after qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hemric beats playoff drivers for NASCAR pole at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2019 02:30 PM EDT

Kyle Larson sits in his car before the final practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas

Oct. 18, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Caleb Gober poses with a "Karen the cougar" taxidermy as fans enjoy the new facilities and garages at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Oct. 12, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

Piper Levkovski (6), left, of Smyrna, Del., Victoria Crowley (5), of Parlin, N.J., Corbin Levkovski (4), of Smyrna, Del., pose for a photos in front of Miles the Monster before the Drydene 400 - Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff auto race, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
NASCAR Cup Series at Dover

Oct. 06, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Erik Jones (20) and Alex Bowman (88) spin during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Splash & Go: Wallace has few regrets for splashing Bowman

By Dan Gelston Oct. 05, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

Drivers B.J. McLeod, left, and Ross Chastain wait to get into their cars before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Brien Aho)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover

Oct. 05, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Column: Wild weekend at home pumps new life into NASCAR

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 30, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) hits the wall in Turn 1 on a restart during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
The Latest: Elliott wins Charlotte playoff race

Sep. 29, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) passes Kevin Harvick (4) for the lead and the win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Elliott wins playoff race at Charlotte in scorching heat

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 29, 2019 10:56 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski, second from right, gives autographs after winning the pole for a NASCAR Monster Energy Cup auto race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond

Sep. 20, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Kurt Busch drives during qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas

Sep. 14, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

Kyle Busch, right, waits to begin qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Bowyer speeds to surprise pole for NASCAR's playoff opener

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 14, 2019 04:56 PM EDT

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (48) is hit by Parker Kligerman (96) in the second turn during the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Fair)
Drivers left out of playoffs still fighting to achieve goals

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 02:23 PM EDT

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (48) makes contact with Kurt Busch (1) in the second turn during the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Bud Cunningham)
The Latest: Harvick wins crash-marred Brickyard 400

By Michael Marot Sep. 08, 2019 02:11 PM EDT

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch waits in his garage before practice for the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis

Sep. 07, 2019 12:54 PM EDT

Erik Jones poses for a photo with his trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Jones held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to win the rain-delayed Southern 500 that ended early Monday morning. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Erik Jones holds off Busch to win rain-delayed Southern 500

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2019 02:19 AM EDT