A. J. Allmendinger
Tyler Reddick burns his tires after winning the the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
AUTO RACING: Talladega's next in NASCAR; F1 to Singapore

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

Noah Grayson (9) celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Gragson opens Xfinity playoffs by winning 4th race in row

Sep. 24, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Chris Buescher celebrates with his trophy and sword after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Two champs eliminated as NASCAR heads to Texas

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2022 08:42 AM EDT

Fans cheer at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Buescher wins Bristol; Harvick, Busch, RCR out of playoffs

Sep. 17, 2022 11:08 PM EDT

Noah Gragson (9) comes through a turn during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gragson wins at Bristol for 3rd straight Xfinity title

Sep. 16, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs (54) and Josh Berry (8) lead the pack as cars cross the start line during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol

Sep. 16, 2022 08:27 PM EDT

Team Penske driver Will Power, of Australia, celebrates after winning third place in the IndyCar season finale auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, Monterey, Calif. Power also won the 2022 championship.(AP Photo/Nic Coury)
AUTO RACING: Power wins 2nd IndyCar title; Verstappen close

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2022 09:44 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. At right is third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2022 08:21 PM EDT

Noah Gragson, (9), Justin Allgaier (7), Brandon Jones (19) and Christopher Bell (18) compete during the NASCAR Xfinity race Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Gragson takes rain-delayed Xfinity event at Darlington

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

Brandon Jones (19), Noah Gragson (9), Austin Hill (21), Sheldon Creed (2) and Justin Allgaier (7) approach the green flag at the start of the NASCAR Xfinity race Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington

Sep. 03, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

Landon Cassill (10), Matt Mills (78) and Blaine Perkins, right, collide in Turn 3 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Chilton)
Clements wins at crash-filled Daytona, reaches postseason

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2022 01:46 AM EDT

Track officials drive through the front stretch after rain forced cancellations of qualifying for a NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Daytona

Aug. 26, 2022 04:07 PM 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 drives through the first turn during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Larson wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen

Aug. 21, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

A car is pushed onto the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen

Aug. 21, 2022 02:07 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...

FILE - Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen, of Finland, poses for a photo ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, March 14, 2019. Raikkonen will take a break from his retirement to return to racing this weekend in the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Elliott wins Cup pole at Watkins Glen International

Aug. 20, 2022 02:56 PM EDT

Ty Gibbs (54) and AJ Allmendinger (16) race during the New Holland 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ty Gibbs, grandson of Joe Gibbs, gets 5th Xfinity win of '22

By Larry Lage Aug. 06, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger (16) leads the field into the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race New Holland 250 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan

Aug. 06, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

Roger Penske talks with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch following practice for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. Following the practice session former winners gathered at The Yard of Bricks for a photo opportunity. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2022 01:39 PM EDT