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Jimmie Johnson stands on pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jimmie Johnson feels 'at home' in Indy 500 preparations

By Jenna Fryer 17 hrs ago

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds his trophy after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AUTO RACING: All-Star break for Cup Series; F1 in Barcelona

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago

Denny Hamlin (11) before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Vision of Hamlin, Jordan comes into focus with win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 16, 2022 01:53 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

Zane Smith (38) crosses the finish line to win the second stage of a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Smith drives away on restart to win Trucks race at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

Kyle Busch's No. 18 car is pushed to the track by crew members 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)
Bell earns third Cup Series pole of season at steamy Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 07:21 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

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

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco speaks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands following qualifying for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Leclerc will start in pole position in tomorrow's F1 race and Verstappen in the third. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix

By Jenna Fryer May. 07, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Logano takes NASCAR pole; Elliott, Harvick, Hamlin to rear

May. 07, 2022 05:04 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Former NASCAR Cup Series champions Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick will start at the rear of the field Sunday at Darlington Raceway. ...

Justin Allgaier (7) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity auto race at the Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Allgaier ends skid, gives JRM its 3rd straight in Xfinity

May. 07, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Driver Brad Keselowski sings along with Chris Tomlin as he holds his daughter Autumn during an Easter service before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Next Gen vs. Old School: New car gets 1st Darlington test

By Pete Iacobelli May. 07, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

Nemechek bests Hocevar in OT to win Darlington truck race

May. 06, 2022 10:37 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — John Hunter Nemechek was excited — and relieved — with his first victory of the season. Nemechek took the lead with 24 laps to...

FILE - Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during a news conference before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Feb. 16, 2020. Earnhardt Jr. will experience a different type of horsepower before NBC’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup season revs up next month. The retired NASCAR superstar will be at the Kentucky Derby for the second time on Saturday before contributing to the network’s Indianapolis 500 coverage on May 29. . (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Earnhardt Jr. sees different horsepower with Derby, 500

By Joe Reedy May. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $1B tax cut bill

By Brendan Farrington May. 06, 2022 03:31 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will save on items ranging from diapers and gasoline to auto racing tickets and energy efficient appliances under a $1 billion...

FILE - Mark Martin takes the lead late in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at California Speedway, Sept. 5, 2004, in Fontana, Calif. Martin will be a major presence at Darlington Raceway, just like he usually was during his stellar NASCAR career. Martin will have not one, not two, but three commemorative throwbacks schemes in his honor when the “Lady In Black” celebrates NASCAR's history with its races this weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Triple threat: Hall of Famer Martin honored at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 06, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, left, of Denmark, stands with Haas driver Mick Schumacher, of Germany, during an interview ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Haas hopes rebound from worst in F1 helps American growth

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2022 06:23 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)
Byron signs 3-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

May. 05, 2022 11:04 AM EDT