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FILE - In this July 12, 2020, file photo, Christopher Bell (95) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Sparta, Ky. Leavine Family Racing, which owns the Cup car driven by Christopher Bell, announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, it had sold its charter and will exit NASCAR at the end of the season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Leavine Family Racing to close at end of 2020 season

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) battles Josh Bilicki (53) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

By Dave Skretta Jul. 25, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hamlin holds off Keselowski for fifth Cup victory of season

By Dave Skretta Jul. 23, 2020 11:20 PM EDT

Kyle Busch, left, and Clint Bowyer, right, talk on pit road prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Bowyer heads to Kansas Speedway without his typical crowd

By Dave Skretta Jul. 22, 2020 02:33 PM EDT

The grandstand is viewed at Texas Motor Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Column: Houff crash renews debate on NASCAR's standards

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 20, 2020 03:55 PM EDT

Kyle Busch heads down the front stretch during a NASCAR Trucks race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Kyle Busch wins NASCAR trucks race after earlier Xfinity DQ

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 18, 2020 10:28 PM EDT

Brandon Jones (19), Joe Graf Jr. (08) and Ross Chastain (10) drive down the front stretch during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Busch disqualified after Xfinity win, Cindric 3rd win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 18, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick, on far side of wall, celebrates with his crew after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Day trippers: Familiarity key for drivers at Kentucky oval

By Gary B. Graves Jul. 11, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Harvick takes advantage of Hamlin's crash to win Brickyard

By Michael Marot Jul. 05, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

A pit crew member is silhouetted while stacking tires as the sun sets during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hamlin caps marathon day of racing at Pocono with 4th win

By Dan Gelston Jun. 28, 2020 08:59 PM EDT

Kyle Busch drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

By Dan Gelston Jun. 26, 2020 02:15 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney (12) gets service in the pits during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Monday, June 22, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 03:13 PM EDT

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is consoled by team owner Richard Petty, right, prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Monday, June 22, 2020. In an extraordinary act of solidarity with Wallace, NASCAR's only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed his car to the front of the field before Monday's race. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Column: NASCAR rallies around Wallace in poignant moment

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 23, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

Fans dot the stands prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Sunday, June 21, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway postponed by rain

By John Zenor Jun. 21, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

FedEx swaps NASCAR logos to spotlight Civil Rights Museum

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 21, 2020 03:23 PM EDT
Denny Hamlin's longtime sponsor FedEx replaced its logos for NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway to instead feature the National Civil Rights Museum. ...

Alex Bowman makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Denny Hamlin wins on a long day at Homestead

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 14, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) and Kyle Busch (18) come through a turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Truex ends 2020 winless skid with victory at Martinsville

Jun. 10, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Austin Dillon (3) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Another win falls into Keselowski's lap in final moments

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2020 12:00 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski holds an American flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Keselowski looks to heat up market with 2nd Charlotte win

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2020 07:16 PM EDT