NASCAR's love of Nashville creates energized celebration

Series champions Ben Rhodes, third from left; Kyle Larson, center; and Daniel Hemric, third from right, join the hosts on stage at the end of the NASCAR Awards on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jake Owen performs during the NASCAR Awards program Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson speaks during the NASCAR Awards, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson speaks during the NASCAR Awards on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson speaks during the NASCAR Awards, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Chase Elliott does a burnout during the Burnouts on Broadway competition as part of NASCAR Champion's Week, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson speaks during the NASCAR Awards, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric speaks during the NASCAR Awards, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tire marks cover the street after the Burnouts on Broadway competition as part of NASCAR Champion's Week on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes speaks during the NASCAR Awards on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)