A. J. Allmendinger
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain collides with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Las Vegas as IndyCar wraps

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago

AJ Allmendinger holds up the winner's sword after a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Allmendinger and Cindric primed for NASCAR title fight

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger holds up the winner's sword after a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Allmendinger slides past Cindric to steal Bristol win, title

Sep. 17, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

People arrive at Bristol Motor Speedway for a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol

Sep. 17, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr., celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup series auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: Gibbs drivers surge as NASCAR goes to Bristol

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2021 08:10 AM EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr., holds his daughter Isla, 3, during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Xfinity auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Gragson hold off Haley for emotional Xfinity win at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 11, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin looks at the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's playoffs move to Richmond

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

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

Daniel Hemric, left, and AJ Allmendinger, right, lead as a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race starts, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington

Sep. 04, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14), Kyle Larson (5), Kevin Harvick (4), Austin Dillon (3), Daniel Suarez (99) and Corey LaJoie (7) crash in Turn 3 on the final lap of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Chilton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs open at Darlington

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

Justin Haley, front left, edges out AJ Allmendinger, center, to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Justin Haley wins Xfinity race, edging teammates at Daytona

By Mark Long Aug. 28, 2021 02:44 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

Harrison Burton, front right, and his cousin Jeb Burton leave pit road during a rain delay in the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Heavy rain forces NASCAR to postpone Xfinity race at Daytona

Aug. 27, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Race fans relax in the infield waiting for the evening start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona

Aug. 27, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Race winner, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France, center, celebrates on the podium with second placed Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, and third placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (Florion Goga/Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: 1 Cup Series playoff spot open at Daytona

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

A.J. Allemdinger climbs the fence after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AJ Allmendinger wins Michigan Xfinity race in triple OT

By Michael Marot Aug. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

A.J. Allmendinger fist bumps before driver introductions at the NASCAR Xfinity Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan

Aug. 21, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger celebrates after winning a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's top series head to Michigan oval

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) and Ryan Preece (37) slide out during a massive crash caused by a piece of curbing during a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (Randy Crist/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Race organizers looking for answers after Brickyard finish

By Michael Marot Aug. 16, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

Joey Logano (22) crashes into a tire wall during a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (Randy Crist/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Allmendinger gets 1st Indy win in crash-marred Brickyard 200

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2021 11:05 AM EDT