Alex Bowman
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

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

Drivers take the green flag to start Stage 1 of a NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
NASCAR Cup Series at Texas

May. 22, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

Kurt Busch (45) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 15, 2022 06:42 PM EDT

Kyle Busch's No. 18 car is pushed to the track by crew members before a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Bell earns third Cup Series pole of season at steamy Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 07:21 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)
From bummer to baby, Kyle Busch heads to Kansas on high note

By Dave Skretta May. 14, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) attempts to pass Austin Dillon (3) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington

May. 08, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Driver Brad Keselowski sings along with Chris Tomlin as he holds his daughter Autumn during an Easter service before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Next Gen vs. Old School: New car gets 1st Darlington test

By Pete Iacobelli May. 07, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Mark Martin takes the lead late in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at California Speedway, Sept. 5, 2004, in Fontana, Calif. Martin will be a major presence at Darlington Raceway, just like he usually was during his stellar NASCAR career. Martin will have not one, not two, but three commemorative throwbacks schemes in his honor when the “Lady In Black” celebrates NASCAR's history with its races this weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Triple threat: Hall of Famer Martin honored at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli May. 06, 2022 11:48 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

Josh Berry (8) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover

Apr. 30, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman gets the checkered flag as he finishes first in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Dover, Del. NASCAR heads this weekend to the Monster Mile where Alex Bowman is the defending race winner at the track rebranded as Dover Motor Speedway (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Bowman looks to defend Hendrick dominance at Monster Mile

By Dan Gelston Apr. 29, 2022 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman gets the checkered flag as he finishes first in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Dover, Del. NASCAR heads this weekend to the Monster Mile where Alex Bowman is the defending race winner at the track rebranded as Dover Motor Speedway (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
NASCAR Cup Series at Dover

Apr. 29, 2022 08:41 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates on the podium after winning the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Dover, IndyCar to Alabama

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) celebrates the win in Victory Lane following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ross Chastain steals victory at Talladega Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 24, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

Crew members clean the front of driver Aric Almirola's (10) car as steam comes from a vent during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crash

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 17, 2022 10:13 PM EDT

Cole Custer (41) leads Alex Bowman (48) during a qualifying race for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Bristol Motors Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Custer wins pole at dirt-covered Bristol through heat races

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 16, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney, right, talks with a crew member prior to qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway Friday April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Recipe for success at Martinsville: Beating and banging

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 08, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin, right, talks with Kevin Harvick prior to practice for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway Friday April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville

Apr. 08, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin hoping for Next Gen breakthrough at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 02, 2022 01:58 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin would love to think that a visit to his home track will produce a finish that finally gets his season heading in the right...