Kurt Busch
FILE - Kyle Busch carries his 2-year-old son, Brexton, as his wife, Samantha, left, watches before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 12, 2018. Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion. Busch will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for Childress in an announcement made Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Column: Childress gets last laugh in snatching Kyle Busch

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 19, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

Harrison Burton (21) spins out during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR faces more questions about new car after Bristol bash

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 18, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, gives autographs to fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Hamlin applauds RCR's recovery in signing Kyle Busch

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2022 03:04 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin chasing NASCAR driver's title, owner's championship

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace prepares for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - Joey Logano watches during qualifications for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Next Gen has achieved some of its goals but has also raised safety concerns. Chris Buescher and Joey Logano both had car fires at the Indianapolis road course, Chase Briscoe's car caught on fire and then Kevin Harvick's was practically destroyed by flames Sunday night. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NASCAR calls car fires 'unacceptable' after Harvick inferno

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 07, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

Bubba Wallace participa en la clasificación de una carrera de la Cup Series de NASCAR en el Autódromo Internacional de Michinga, en Brooklyn, Michigan, el sábado 6 de agosto de 2022. (AP Foto/Paul Sancya)
Be Like Mike: NASCAR's Wallace switching numbers like Jordan

Aug. 31, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Erik Jones (43) and Chase Elliott (9) lead a pack of drivers through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
NASCAR playoffs: Cup Series drivers at a glance

Aug. 31, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

Kyle Larson poses for photos with the trophy and his team after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NASCAR playoffs set to open with no clear Cup title favorite

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 31, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds up his trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2022 08:57 AM EDT

Austin Dillon celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Column: NASCAR playoff field set as wonky season nears end

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 29, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

Aric Almirola pulls in for a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Keselowski, 14 others vying for last 2 NASCAR playoff spots

By Mark Long Aug. 26, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch tips his cap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Busch will miss the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with concussion-like symptoms that have sidelined him six weeks, so 23XI Racing on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, withdrew the medical waiver that was holding Busch’s spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Injured Kurt Busch to miss start of NASCAR playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 25, 2022 10:43 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) reacts after winning an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
AUTO RACING: Larson heating up? Newgarden chases title No. 3

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Kyle Larson lucks out, wins Xfinity race at Watkins Glen

Aug. 20, 2022 06:33 PM EDT
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Larson zoomed past Ty Gibbs and William Byron when the two leaders made contact with under five laps to go, then held off AJ...