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Driver Austin Dillon greets fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

Oct. 17, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

Actor and honorary starter Daniel Craig poses in Victory Lane prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

Oct. 10, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

Fans watch a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol

Sep. 18, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr., holds his daughter Isla, 3, during driver introductions before the NASCAR Xfinity auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond

Sep. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

Michael Annett (1) and Sam Mayer (8) crash during the early laps of the restart of the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Aug. 28, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Tyler Reddick (8) leaves the pit area with heavy damage after being involved in an incident on the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Teammates Reddick, Dillon eye final playoff spot at Daytona

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

William Byron (24) and Ryan Blaney (12) lead the field on a restart at the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. Blaney won the event with Byron coming in second. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

By Michael Marot Aug. 22, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

William Byron (24) drives through a turn during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis

Aug. 14, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Pit crews unload Quin Houff's car before a NASCAR Cup series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 08, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

Ty Gibbs celebrates his win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Ty Gibbs wins Xfinity race at Watkins Glen

By John Kekis Aug. 07, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Spectators watch as the pit crew pushes AJ Allmendinger's car in the garage area before the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 07, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski drives the pace car prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire

Jul. 18, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 28, 2020, file photo, Matt DiBenedetto waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Matt DiBenedetto won a fan vote this season that earned him the final spot in NASCAR's All-Star race. As for the rest of his racing career? Well, wins haven't come at all. DiBenedetto became a fan favorite over his seven-year career, winning over fans as the underdog of underfunded teams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride

By Dan Gelston Jul. 17, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski crosses the start/finish line as he heads down a straightaway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 02, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Kyle Larson celebra tras ganar la NASCAR Cup Series en Lasa Vegas el domingo 7 de mar
Kyle Larson celebrates return with 1st win since suspension

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 07, 2021 08:12 PM EST

Ty Gibbs celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
JGR youngsters shine, validate Toyota's development program

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 26, 2021 03:36 PM EST

Christopher Bell celebrates at the finish line after winning the NASCAR Cup Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EST

Michael McDowell crosses the finish line ahead of Austin Dillon to win the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end

By The Associated Press Feb. 14, 2021 02:28 PM EST

Drivers and crew members seek shelter under umbrellas as rain falls before the second of two qualifying NASCAR auto races for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Rain washes out NASCAR's final practices for Daytona 500

By Mark Long Feb. 13, 2021 01:34 PM EST

Austin Dillon (3) takes the checkered flag to win the second NASCAR Daytona 500 duel qualifying auto race Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press Feb. 12, 2021 01:38 PM EST