Kyle Larson
Driver Martin Truex Jr. looks at his phone as he rides in a golf cart after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race qualifying session Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Hamlin to lead field to green at hot Nashville Superspeedway

By Jenna Fryer 6 hrs ago

Martin Truex Jr. (19) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Truex Jr. tells Joe Gibbs Racing he's returning in 2023

By Jenna Fryer 11 hrs ago

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

Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, is sprayed with champagne by members of his team after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's top 3 series heading to Nashville

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Daniel Suarez celebrates his victory in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Daniel Suárez grabs historic NASCAR Cup Series win at Sonoma

By Greg Beacham Jun. 12, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Brie Bella, left, and Nikki Bella, grand marshals for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, pose for a promotional photo before the race, Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma

Jun. 12, 2022 02:41 PM EDT

Kyle Larson to start on pole for 5th straight year at Sonoma

By Greg Beacham Jun. 11, 2022 07:37 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Larson can't be beaten lately in qualifying at Sonoma Raceway, and he hopes his recent superiority leads to a similar stretch of dominance...

Right turn lane: NASCAR Next Gen car hits Sonoma road course

By Greg Beacham Jun. 11, 2022 06:55 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series drivers are facing challenges a whole lot tougher than a right turn Sunday in their final race before the brief midseason...

Jill Gregory, executive vice president and general manager of Sonoma Raceway, poses on Dec. 10, 2021, near Sonoma, Calif. Gregory, a Modesto native and graduate of California Polytechnic State, returned home in early 2021 to run Sonoma Raceway as the executive vice president and general manager of the picturesque road course in wine country. She'd had a longtime career with NASCAR, but couldn't pass the opportunity to go home and run Sonoma when the job opened. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP)
California native Gregory ready to host full show at Sonoma

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2022 02:06 PM EDT

Will Power drives during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 5, 2022. Power won the race. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR in Cali; F1, IndyCar back in action

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2022 12:46 AM EDT

Kevin Harvick, right, signs autographs as he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Gateway offers some Cup Series playoff outsiders opportunity

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2022 12:55 PM EDT

Joey Logano (22) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR's finale headed to Phoenix for fourth straight year

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2022 06:05 PM EDT

Kyle Larson reaches to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New track, new test: NASCAR's top series heads to St. Louis

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2022 05:16 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

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Kyle Busch (18), William Byron (24) and Tyler Reddick (8) compete to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hamlin holds off Busch in OT in wild Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

WWE wrestler Lacey Evans poses prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte

May. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Hamlin takes pole for Coca-Cola 600; Larson starts in back

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2022 09:11 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — If Kyle Larson hopes to repeat as Coca-Cola 600 champion, he’ll have to do so starting from the back of the field — and chase down some Toyotas...

Alex Palou, of Spain, climbs into his car before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
High-speed art: Indy 500 driver helmets styled to stand out

By Mark Long May. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands in pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2022 11:00 AM EDT