Justin Haley
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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

Austin Cindric (22) drives through the second turn during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cindric completes Team Penske sweep with Xfinity win at Indy

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Justin Haley (11) heads out of Turn 1 during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis

Aug. 13, 2021 06:47 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

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

Kyle Busch waits to be introduced before a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Kyle Busch completes 5-for-5 Xfinity sweep with Atlanta win

By Charles Odum Jul. 10, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Austin Cindric (22) speeds past the grandstand during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Cindric wins 4th Xfinity Series race of season at Pocono

By Dan Gelston Jun. 27, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

A.J. Allmendinger, left, takes a photo with car owner Matt Kaulig as they celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the B&L Transport 170 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Kaulig Racing buys 2 charters to move to Cup Series in 2022

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

A.J. Allmendinger celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the B&L Transport 170 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Column: Racing with friends reignites Allmendinger's passion

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2021 04:20 PM EDT