PETE IACOBELLI
Joey Logano answers a question from a reporter during a media availability before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR's wild regular season rolls over into playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 05, 2022 11:53 AM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Buckle up your five-point harness. Looks like NASCAR's

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The Sun Belt Conference has done plenty to past few seasons to catch college football's attention. Those in charge believe the league took additional steps this offseason to keep that going. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Jones holds off ex-JGR teammate Hamlin to win at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2022 10:48 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Erik Jones gave the No. 43 car a landmark 200th victory —

Noah Gragson, (9), Justin Allgaier (7), Brandon Jones (19) and Christopher Bell (18) compete during the NASCAR Xfinity race Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Gragson takes rain-delayed Xfinity event at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2022 08:14 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Noah Gragson shot past Sheldon Creed on the final lap to

Chase Briscoe (14) lifts and spins in the air along the front stretch after coming out of turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR quartet of first-timers eager for playoff experience

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2022 10:29 AM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Austin Cindric has had more than six months to think about

Austin Dillon receives a hug from his grandfather and car owner Richard Childress, front left, in Victory Lane after Dillon won a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Last-chancers Blaney, Dillon prep for NASCAR playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2022 05:09 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Ryan Blaney and Austin Dillon had no clue about their

Chris Buescher (17), Daniel Suarez (99), Denny Hamlin (11), Justin Haley (31), Kevin Harvick (4), Ty Dillon (42), Aric Almirola (10) and others are involved in a multi-car accident between turns 1 and 2 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Dow Graham)
NASCAR drivers feeling the hits more in Next Gen car

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 01, 2022 03:00 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The jolts are more jarring, the impacts feel harder and the

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
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid is filling up fast and the

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
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — After William Byron squeezed him against the wall on a final

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
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — It's Next Gen vs. Old School when NASCAR's new racer takes on

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
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Hall of Famer Mark Martin will be a major presence at

Crew members work the pit as Alex Bowman comes in during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Headaches galore: Contenders struggle in NASCAR playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 06, 2021 10:22 AM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch slammed into the wall and wiped out several

Denny Hamlin does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 05, 2021 10:50 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin shook off a difficult week in the best way

Defending Truck Series champ Creed sweeps Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 05, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Sheldon Creed led the final 80 laps to take his second

After a burnout on the track, Noah Gragson celebrates winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Gragson holds off Burton in OT to win Xfinity at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2021 06:23 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Noah Gragson held off Harrison Burton in a two-lap

Kyle Larson drives at the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winless Harvick, Hamlin still have a chance at Southern 500

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 04, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — So you're saying there's a chance.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) leads the pack to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte brings normal to NASCAR Cup Series going forward

By Pete Iacobelli May. 31, 2021 12:30 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Practice, qualifying, happy fans and a Hendrick

Ty Gibbs poses with the trophy after winning the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Busch: JGR "not close enough" to the dominant Hendrick cars

By Pete Iacobelli May. 30, 2021 11:24 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch took some comfort away from his Coca-Cola 600

Ty Gibbs does a celebratory burnout after winning the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Ty Gibbs takes lead late to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Pete Iacobelli May. 29, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Ty Gibbs is giving his grandfather plenty to think about.

Martin Truex Jr. drives into Turn 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for 3rd win of year

By Pete Iacobelli May. 09, 2021 07:11 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. got nervous in a hurry near the end of

Justin Allgaier celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Allgaier beats teammate, Earnhardt paces field at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 08, 2021 03:55 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. took his late father's newly