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FILE - Alex Bowman waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on June 20, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. Bowman felt he underperformed last year when NASCAR brought the Cup Series back to the Nashville area for the first time in 37 years. He's now seeking a stronger showing Sunday, June 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 24, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson sits in his pit box before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson eyeing IndyCar, IMSA and Le Mans for 2023 schedule

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 23, 2022 11:14 AM EDT

FILE - William Byron talks with a crew member prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway on April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. Byron has reached a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Hendrick to run 3 Xfinity races with Larson, Bowman, Byron

By Dave Skretta Jun. 02, 2022 11:03 AM EDT

Tyler Reddick (48) burns rubber after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Reddick gives Big Machine Racing 1st NASCAR Xfinity victory

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - William Byron talks with a crew member prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway on April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. Byron has reached a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him in the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Byron signs 3-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

May. 05, 2022 11:04 AM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) crosses the finish line, winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 2, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak

By Dan Gelston May. 02, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kyle Busch steadily cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR career

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 21, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

William Byron stand next to the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Trip with Gordon paid dividends for Byron at Martinsville

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 10, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

From left, Kyle Larson races ahead of Joey Logano, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Fontana, Calif. Kyle Larson sent an infuriated Chase Elliott into the fence when they made contact Sunday with just under 20 laps to go at Auto Club Speedway. Elliott's bold move to take the lead was erased when Larson, who had been side drafting off Joey Logano to stay in front, came briskly up the track and pinched Elliott into the wall.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Elliott searches for 1st win of season in return to Austin

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 25, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

William Byron (24) reacts as he climbs out of his car in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
After early season win, Byron unbothered by contract status

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 23, 2022 04:37 PM EDT

Joey Logano (22), Tyler Reddick (8), Denny Hamlin (11), Daniel Suarez (99) and Austin Cindric (2) crash during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Motorsports celebrates strong weekend across several series

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 21, 2022 10:48 AM EDT

William Byron (24) reacts as he climbs out of his car in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
William Byron wins wild NASCAR race at remodeled Atlanta

By Paul Newberry Mar. 20, 2022 07:48 PM EDT

In a photo provided by IMSA, NASCAR President Steve Phelps; IMSA and NASCAR CEO Jim France; Rick Hendrick, Jim Campbell of Chevrolet; Stu Grant of Goodyear; ACO President Pierre Fillon; and IMSA President John Doonan gather at the announcement of a 2023 LeMans "Garage 56" program featuring a NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro car from Hendrick Motorsports. (Michael L. Levitt/LAT/IMSA via AP)
NASCAR and Hendrick to partner on 24 Hours of Le Mans entry

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 17, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Bowman edges Larson in OT in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 06, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Kyle Larson celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Fontana, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Hendrick squashes potential feud between Larson and Elliott

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 05, 2022 04:25 PM EST

Chase Elliott heads into a turn during a qualifying session at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. NASCAR will stage an exhibition auto race Sunday at the Coliseum. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chase Elliott signs 5-year extension before Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 20, 2022 10:50 AM EST

Jacques Villeneuve, of Canada, signs autographs for fans during a NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race practice Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 19, 2022 11:23 AM EST

Car owners Jeff Gordon, left, and Rick Hendrick answer questions during a news conference before two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Hall of Famer Gordon comfy in new role at Hendrick

By Dan Gelston Feb. 18, 2022 03:16 AM EST

Thad Moffitt leans against his truck before a NASCAR trucks practice run Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Moffitt is the grandson of racing great Richard Petty. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

Feb. 17, 2022 05:43 PM EST

Kyle Larson crosses the finish line during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Larson took the pole position for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Villeneuve adds Daytona 500 start to storied racing career

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 16, 2022 09:55 PM EST