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Simon Pagenaud, of France, walks to his garage during auto race testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Austin Cindric seeks Rolex watch to add to Daytona 500 ring

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2023 02:32 PM EST

FILE - Acura Team Penske owner Roger Penske gestures to a crew member during the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. That one hole in the Team Penske trophy case can only be filled by the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Winning the most prestigious sports car race in the world is on Penske's bucket as he prepares to turn 86 years old. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Column: Roger Penske moves closer to shot at winning Le Mans

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 23, 2023 03:52 PM EST

Ford CEO Jim Farley posing with fans on at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla., ahead of the IMSA Vo Racing SportsCar Challenge motor race. It was the professional racing debut for the 60-year-old chief executive of Ford Motor Co. He finished 12th. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Ford CEO Farley makes professional racing debut at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 21, 2023 04:32 PM EST

NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano speaks during the NASCAR Awards on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Logano celebrates 2nd NASCAR Cup title, already wanting 3rd

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2022 06:00 PM EST

Joey Logano celebrates with his son Hudson after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race and championship Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Joey Logano poses for the media after winning the pole for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. The race is for the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

Nov. 05, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) leads Denny Hamlin (11) and Noah Gragson (48) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR to crown three champions at Phoenix

Nov. 02, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Driver John Hunter Nemechek, right, stands on pit road during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami

Oct. 22, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, of England, signals his second win of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2011, in Indianapolis. The memory of Wheldon hung over Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, on the 11th anniversary of his fatal crash as NASCAR opened the third round of its playoffs at the track. It marked the first time a major race has been held at Las Vegas on the anniversary of Wheldon's 2011 death. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Wheldon's memory hangs over Las Vegas 11 years after death

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 16, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger signs autographs for fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas

Oct. 16, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Reddick wins pole at Las Vegas as RCR career winds down

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 15, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) celebrates on top of his car after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AUTO RACING: Bell tolls at Charlotte; Verstappen king again

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger, center, reacts after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

Oct. 08, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez (99) ) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

William Byron (24) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
William Byron wins NASCAR appeal and regains playoff points

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 06, 2022 05:08 PM EDT

Christopher Bell reacts after taking the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup YellaWood 500 auto race, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Oct. 01, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Chase Elliott's tire burns after he contacted the wall during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Reddick wins NASCAR playoff race in long, tiring Texas day

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 25, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Christopher Bell (20) drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Bell close to home in Texas for start of NASCAR round of 12

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2022 01:59 PM EDT