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FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The move of the Triple Crown’s first leg to Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic will mark the first time the Derby won’t run on the first Saturday in May since 1945. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto racing championship on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Reddick wins 2nd consecutive Xfinity Series championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2019 06:27 PM EST

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 20, 2019 09:37 AM EST
All Times Eastern NASCAR FOLDS OF HONOR 500 Site: Atlanta. Schedule: Friday, practice, 11:35 p.m., qualifying...

In this Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 photo, car owner Joe Gibbs walks down pit road during qualifying for the Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, , in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
The Latest: Denny Hamlin wins 2nd Daytona 500 in 4 years

Feb. 17, 2019 10:49 AM EST

Michael Annett (1) crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Michael Annett wins Xfinity Series opener at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 16, 2019 05:00 PM EST

In these photos taken in February 2019, qualifying drivers and their cars in the starting field for Sunday's NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race are shown at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. They are, from top, Row 1, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Row 2, Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano. (AP Photo)
Drivers competing in the 2019 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2019 12:43 PM EST

This Nov. 18, 2018, photo provided by Bryan Blackford and Snowcone Productions shows Ray Alfalla with his awards on the track at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Alfalla is in the elite class of drivers who have mastered virtual iRacing, an online simulation of the real deal each week in NASCAR. (Bryan Blackford/Snowcone Productions via AP)
Drivers, connect your Wi-Fi! iRacing a hit in NASCAR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 14, 2019 02:59 AM EST

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 13, 2019 09:37 AM EST
All Times Eastern NASCAR DAYTONA 500 Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. Schedule: Friday, practice, 1:05 p.m. &amp...

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 file photo, NASCAR auto racing team owner Rick Hendrick speaks during a news conference at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Rick Hendrick’s drivers won only three races last year and the team owner said his organization is far too good to perform so poorly. He vowed 2019 will be better for Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman and William Byron. The team has adapted to an internal reorganization, the new Chevy Camaro and its overhauled driver roster. Hendrick said he’s too competitive to tolerate another subpar season. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 06, 2019 12:11 AM EST

FILE - In this July 6, 2018, file photo, Kyle Larson (42) crosses the finish line to win the first stage of a NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. As Larsen enters his sixth season at NASCAR's top level it is clear that once he starts winning on a consistent basis he could become the biggest star in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona

Feb. 04, 2019 08:49 AM EST

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Jimmie Johnson gets ready before practice for the NASCAR Cup series auto race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Johnson by all measures is one of the politest athletes in sports. But his patience was tested during the worst season of his NASCAR career by criticism sent his way via social media. Unable to always tune it out, the seven-time NASCAR champion clapped back one day with a stern message: "I'm far from done." (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Johnson poised to show critics his racing days are not over

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 02, 2019 03:04 AM EST

Tyler Reddick, right, poses with Dale Earnhardt Jr., co-owner of JR Motorsports, left, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead-Miami

Jan. 18, 2019 09:58 AM EST

Joey Logano waves his steering wheel as confetti flies after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Joey Logano spoils Big Three party to win NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 18, 2018 09:22 PM EST

Tyler Reddick holds the trophy after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Tyler Reddick gives Earnhardt another Xfinity championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2018 07:02 PM EST