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NASCAR starting lineup at New Hampshire: Kurt Busch wins pole; Martin Truex Jr. will start second

Kurt Busch is still looking for his first win of the season; he's well-positioned to get it Sunday after capturing the pole position in Loudon.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Kentucky: Results, highlights from Martin Truex Jr.'s win at Quaker State 400

SN's results and highlights from Martin Truex Jr.'s commanding victory in the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR at Kentucky schedule, TV

Martin Truex Jr. will look to defend his title at Kentucky Speedway this week after a runner-up finish at Daytona.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR starting lineup at Kentucky: Martin Truex Jr. wins pole; Erik Jones to start 2nd

Martin Truex Jr. is the defending race winner of the Quaker State 400, and he's in great shape to win again.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR schedule: Date, time, TV channel for every 2018 Cup Series race

Here's the full 2018 race schedule for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Gabe Fernandez

NASCAR results at Daytona: Erik Jones earns first Cup win in wreck-filled Coke Zero Sugar 400

Jones passes Martin Truex Jr.— who finished second — on the final lap to take the checkered flag. AJ Allmendinger places third.

E.Jay Zarett

NASCAR at Daytona: Results, highlights from Erik Jones' Coke Zero Sugar 400 win

Results and highlights from Erik Jones' Coke Zero Sugar 400 win at Daytona.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR at Daytona: Two 'Big Ones' take out several race contenders

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 took a nasty turn in Stage 2, thanks to a pair of big wrecks.

Tom Gatto

NASCAR at Daytona: Postrace DQ costs Justin Haley win in Xfinity Series; Kyle Larson benefits

Kyle Larson and Justin Haley celebrated a win at the Subway Firecracker 250. Haley went first, but NASCAR later determined that he broke the rules to finish first.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Busch: All the racers out there appreciated Chicagoland finish

The driver of the 18 stressed the give-and-take aspect of racing as he recounted his successful last-lap battle with Kyle Larson. The exchange even won the praise of a NASCAR legend.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR starting lineup at Daytona: Chase Elliott on pole; teammate Alex Bowman second

Chase Elliott blew the field away Friday to take the top spot for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

Thomas Lott

Review: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s debut on NASCAR broadcast an instant classic

The former star driver showed an acumen for broadcasting that gave every indication he will be as successful in the broadcast booth as he was on the track.

Jordan Bianchi

NASCAR at Daytona: Toyota gets another chance to reverse plate-race curse

Daytona, and plate racing in general, seems to be an Achilles heel for Toyotas in NASCAR's Cup Series. Will the bad luck continue for the likes of Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. this weekend?

Tadd Haislop

NASCAR at Daytona schedule, TV

Austin Dillon won the first race of the year at Daytona, but no driver has won back-to-back races at the site since Jimmie Johnson in 2013.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Chicagoland: Results, highlights from Kyle Busch's Overton's 400 victory

Kyle Busch won the Overton's 400 in a wild finish, staving off Kyle Larson for his fifth victory of the season.

Christian Shimabuku

NASCAR starting lineup at Chicagoland: Paul Menard wins first pole of season; Martin Truex Jr. starts 12th

Paul Menard had a tough run last week at Sonoma, but had two top-10s in his previous four races before that.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Chicago schedule, TV

Martin Truex Jr. will be going for his third win in four races in Chicago Sunday.

Thomas Lott

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to track as NBC analyst, and fans can't wait to watch

NASCAR's most popular driver for 15 years running is beginning the next phase in his racing life.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Sonoma results: Highlights from Martin Truex Jr.'s Toyota/Save Mart 350 victory

Martin Truex Jr. breezed past the field in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday for his third victory of the season.

Christian Shimabuku

NASCAR at Sonoma schedule, TV

NASCAR takes on the first road-course race of the season in the Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Thomas Lott

Alba Colon brings a lot more than expertise to engineering role at Hendrick Motorsports

Team owner Rick Hendrick says his new director of competition systems is "a terrific person, a smart engineer" and "so good at communication with the people."

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Michigan: Results, highlights from Clint Bowyer's FireKeepers Casino 400 victory

Clint Bowyer won a rain-shortened FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, his second win of the season.

Christian Shimabuku

NASCAR at Michigan schedule, TV

Kyle Larson has won the past three races at Michigan International Speedway.

Arthur Weinstein

NASCAR starting lineup at Michigan

Kyle Larson will be going for his fourth straight win at Michigan Sunday, but he will have to do it from a ways back as he qualified 26th.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Pocono: Results, highlights from Martin Truex Jr.'s Pocono 400 victory

Martin Truex Jr. won 2018 Pocono 400 on Sunday, good for his second victory at Pocono Raceway in three tries.

Christian Shimabuku

NASCAR at Pocono preview

Kyle Busch will be looking for his second straight win in Pennsylvania.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR starting lineup at Pocono: Ryan Blaney claims fourth career pole

Ryan Blaney won at Pocono in June 2017 and is looking to become the first repeat winner at the race in the last seven.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Pocono: Kurt Busch watches Cubs play in NY, claims racing win at Citi Field

Kurt Busch spent part of his Saturday in the Big Apple conducting business and rooting for his favorite ballclub.

Tom Gatto

Kyle Busch's NASCAR track sweep complete — at least until he runs Roval

Kyle Busch expects the arbiters of the sport — whoever they may be — to demand that he take the checkered flag on the "new and different" track at Charlotte Motor Speedway this fall.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Pocono: Succeeding Dale Jr. is not what Alex Bowman is sweating most

The new driver of the No. 88 car is more concerned about meeting the high standards of his bosses at Hendrick Motorsports.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Pocono: Martin Truex Jr. makes nostalgic return to native New Jersey

The reigning Monster Energy Cup Series champion toured the clam boat he worked during his youth. "It just reminded me of how fast time really goes by," he said.

Reid Spencer

Kyle Busch's historic feat shows he's in a class by himself

Kyle Busch has a win at all of the NASCAR Cup Series' active tracks after destroying the field at Charlotte. He's the only driver ever to complete that cycle.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Charlotte: Results, highlights from Kyle Busch's Coca-Cola 600 win

Check out the results and highlights from Kyle Busch's win at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR at Charlotte: Kevin Harvick facing big challenges in bid for 3 wins in row

Kevin Harvick will be driving with a severe handicap — several of them, in fact — during Sunday's race.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Charlotte: New primary sponsor for Jimmie Johnson? Get in line

Jimmie Johnson says "multiple" companies are interested in putting their names and logos on the 48 car after Lowe's ends its partnership with Hendrick Motorsports.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR starting lineup at Charlotte: Kyle Busch wins Coca-Cola 600 pole; Kevin Harvick car fails inspection

Kyle Busch put himself in great position to capture his first Coca-Cola 600 win. On the other hand, the car of All-Star Race winner Kevin Harvick failed inspection, so Harvick will start 39th.

Thomas Lott

Coca-Cola 600: Stories of service, sacrifice inspire NASCAR teams on Memorial Day weekend

Each driver will have the name of a fallen service member on their car, representing generations of military service. The tributes are part of Sunday's Salute to the Troops at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Holly Cain

Danica Patrick to host ESPYs; racing trailblazer first woman to get gig

Another milestone achievement for Danica Patrick, who is stepping out of the race car permanently after Sunday's Indianapolis 500.

Tom Gatto

NASCAR at Charlotte preview

Kevin Harvick will be looking to become the eighth driver to win both the NASCAR All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Charlotte: Results, highlights from Kevin Harvick's 2018 All-Star win

NASCAR was back in Charlotte for Kevin Harvick to take another checkered flag at the 2018 All-Star Race.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR All-Star Race starting lineup: Matt Kenseth wins pole as Roush Fenway sweeps front row

The veteran is preparing to run just his second race since returning to the NASCAR Cup Series this season.

Arthur Weinstein

NASCAR All-Star Race: Weather reports look promising for race start

Here's how the weather could affect the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.

Gabe Fernandez

NASCAR All-Star Race schedule, qualifying drivers, how to watch live

Everything you need to know for the 2018 NASCAR All-Star Race.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR All-Star Race: Busch brothers optimistic about expanded wagering's effect on sport

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows the rest of the states to join Nevada in legalizing sports wagering could have a large impact on the sports world. Kyle and Kurt Busch, natives of Las Vegas, see the potential for NASCAR.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR All-Star Race: Kurt Busch expects Talladega-style racing

The driver of the 41 car anticipates the field bunching up as restrictor plates and oversized rear spoilers keep speeds down and create big drafts.

Reid Spencer

Hailie Deegan's championship fire earns her return spot in NASCAR Next class

The 16-year-old driver comes from a motorsports family, but her famous dad didn't think she was intense enough to be competitive on the track. Laid-back Hailie is proving him wrong.

Jodie Valade

America's bet against sports gambling was always a big loser

SN's Mike DeCourcy explains why the federal ban on sports betting being ruled unconstitutional is a welcome end to what was a senseless prohibition in the U.S. for years.

Mike DeCourcy

Dale Jr. and Amy Earnhardt share first photos of daughter Isla Rose

Two weeks after giving birth to Isla Rose, Amy Earnhardt celebrated her first Mother's Day on Sunday with husband Dale Earnhardt Jr. The new parents shared photos of their daughter in honor of the special occasion.

NASCAR results at Kansas: Kevin Harvick comes from behind for 5th win of season

Kevin Harvick trailed for most of the race, but thanks to late passes of Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr., Harvick won for the fifth time this season.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Kansas race: Results, highlights from Harvick's KC Masterpiece 400 win

Kevin Harvick continued his red hot 2018 at the KC Masterpiece 400. Check in for results and highlights from Saturday night's race.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR starting lineup at Kansas

Kevin Harvick will be out in front as he attempts to win his fifth race of the season.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Dover: Race results, highlights from Kevin Harvick's AAA 400 victory

The NASCAR Cup series was back at Dover on Sunday. Check out the highlights and results from Kevin Harvick's at the AAA 400 Drive for Autism.

Gabe Fernandez

NASCAR brings ARCA Series under its umbrella; long relationship to aid partnership

NASCAR and ARCA go back more than six decades. That history helped seal an agreement that will go into effect in 2020.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Talladega: Brad Keselowski reflects on career-changing win at track

Brad Keselowski earned his first Cup Series victory nine years ago on the circuit's largest track. "That was a huge, huge win for me," the 2012 series champion says.

Holly Cain

Matt Kenseth returns to Roush Fenway Racing, plans on staying awhile

The longtime Roush Fenway driver is coming out of a brief retirement to drive once more for the outfit with which he won a Cup championship in 2003.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Talladega: Kyle Busch's win streak hinges on unpredictable superspeedway

Kyle Busch can become the ninth driver in NASCAR's Modern Era (since 1972) to win four consecutive races. He will have a tall task at Talladega, but he does have a win at the track.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Richmond race results: Kyle Busch gets 3rd win in row at Toyota Owners 400

Kyle Busch sets a personal record by taking the checkered flag after qualifying 32nd. The win was his third in as many Cup Series races.

Gabe Fernandez

NASCAR at Richmond: Kyle Busch comes from back of field to win third straight race

Kyle Busch overcame a poor starting position, patiently picked his way through the field, and emerged in the lead late in the race.

Arthur Weinstein

NASCAR at Richmond: Martin Truex Jr. wins 18th career pole; Kyle Busch to start 32nd

Martin Truex Jr. remains steady with another big short-track qualifying run.

Thomas Lott

NASCAR at Richmond: Va. native Denny Hamlin returns to home track with confidence

Denny Hamlin remained upbeat Friday despite a tough early run at Richmond Raceway. He'll start Saturday's race fourth.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Bristol: Results, highlights from Monday's Food City 500

NASCAR returned to Bristol on Monday for the completion of the rain-delayed Food City 500. Kyle Busch took the win with a late-race pass.

Kenan Goyette

Bubba Wallace gets stuck inside bus, escapes through toilet hatch

Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. had to get creative after he got stuck inside his bus ahead of Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR starting lineup at Bristol: Kyle Busch wins pole, Kurt Busch starts second

Kyle Busch won the pole for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, beating brother Kurt Busch by only two one-thousandths of a second.

Arthur Weinstein

NASCAR at Bristol: Crash in final practice knocks Kurt Busch off front row

Kurt Busch will start Sunday's race in the rear of the field rather than second after wrecking late in Saturday's final practice.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Bristol: Ryan Preece wins Xfinity race, $100,000 bonus

Ryan Preece risked his own money last year to secure two races with Joe Gibbs Racing. He's making the most of the opportunity.

Reid Spencer

Jimmie Johnson arrives at Bristol convinced team moving in right direction

Jimmie Johnson is in a rare extended winless streak, which he will try to end Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. He's staying positive as he and the Hendrick family search for more speed.

Holly Cain

Bobby Labonte embraces opportunity to race in NASCAR Euro series

Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 18 Yacco Toyota for the French team RDV Competition. He made his European debut last year.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Texas: Highlights, results from the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500

Kyle Busch took home the checkered flag at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. SN has you covered with highlights and results from NASCAR at Texas.

Kenan Goyette

Jimmie Johnson, mired in winless streak, can be optimistic at Texas, Bristol

Jimmie Johnson is ready to change the conversation around him for the rest of 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season. The next two races, at Texas and Bristol, will give him great opportunities to do just that.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Martinsville: Results, highlights from the STP 500

After a snow delay at Martinsville, Clint Bowyer took home the checkered flag on Monday. SN has results and highlights from the STP 500.

Kenan Goyette

What time is Monday's NASCAR Cup Series race?

NASCAR postponed the Cup and Truck series races at Martinsville until Monday because of snow. SN has you covered with when, where and how to watch the doubleheader.

Sporting News

Kevin Harvick walks the walk with Kern County appearance

Kevin Harvick came home to Bakersfield to race in the lower-level K&N Series. His main purpose was to drum up support for grassroots racing, something he considers vital to the continued health of stock car racing.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Fontana: Race results, highlights from the Auto Club 400

Martin Truex Jr. swept all three stages and took home the checkered flag in the Auto Club 400 at Fontana. SN has results and highlights from Truex's win at the Auto Club Speedway.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR at Fontana: Cooler heads prevail after Harvick-Larson wreck

Kevin Harvick sounded upset at Kyle Larson immediately after the 4 car hit the wall early in Sunday's race, but Harvick eventually took the blame for the incident.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Phoenix: Race results, highlights from the TicketGuardian 500

Kevin Harvick took home his third straight checkered flag at the TicketGuardian 500 in Arizona. Check out results and highlights of the race.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR hopes to foster its growing relationship with Migos

Could Migos and NASCAR be preparing to make the most interesting collaboration of the year?

Gabe Fernandez

William Byron confident he can negotiate steep learning curve as Cup rookie

William Byron has been a quick study at every previous level of racing. He expects more of the same as he competes at stock car racing's highest level for the first time.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR's West Coast natives tame the #NASCARGoesWest tracks

Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch and the other drivers who got their start out west love coming back home and putting on a show for their supporters.

Holly Cain

NASCAR at Las Vegas: Race highlights, results from the Pennzoil 400

The NASCAR season moved west for Sunday's Pennzoil 400. Check in here for SN's highlights and results from Kevin Harvick's win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Kenan Goyette

NASCAR at Las Vegas: Jimmie Johnson's recovery silver lining for No. 48 team

Jimmie Johnson's race day begins badly but ends much better. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion salvages a 12th-place finish after the 48 car fails prerace inspection three times.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Atlanta: Race results, highlights from the QuikTrip 500

The NASCAR season continued with the QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. SN provided live updates and results.

Kenan Goyette

Darrell Wallace Jr.'s history-making Daytona 500 major step toward long run

How far can Darrell Wallace Jr. and his team go after creating momentum with a momentous second-place finish in the 2018 Daytona 500?

Holly Cain

Daytona 500 results, highlights from Austin Dillon's thrilling win

The 2018 Daytona 500 is complete and Austin Dillon takes home the checkered flag. Check out the results and highlights from the 60th running of The Great American Race.

Kenan Goyette

Danica Patrick's final NASCAR ride: Love from Daytona fans, then an early exit

Danica Patrick's final NASCAR race ends midway through the 2018 Daytona 500. "It just wasn't meant to be today," says Patrick, who received an ovation from fans beforehand.

Holly Cain

Daytona 500 picks: In predicting 2018 race, might as well throw dice

Our Daytona 500 picks this year come with a little twist. With some help from Vegas' odds on who will win the 2018 Daytona 500, we rolled the dice on our predictions — literally.

Tadd Haislop

Daytona 500: Best friends Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace proving to be contenders

Ryan Blaney won the second Can-Am Duel at Daytona on Thursday with a big assist from his best bud, Darrell Wallace Jr. The two drivers may get to do something similar in the 500.

Holly Cain

Daytona Duels 2018: Qualifying race start times, lineups, format

Thursday's Can-Am Duel qualifying races will set the field for the 2018 Daytona 500. Here are the start times and lineups for both qualifying races.

Tadd Haislop

Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes own name in touching new Goodyear commercial

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has made a name for himself in NASCAR while living up to his father's legacy. That's the message Goodyear is sending in a new, tear-jerking ad.

Tadd Haislop

Daytona 500: Alex Bowman making name for himself as he succeeds Dale Jr.

Alex Bowman is making people remember his name with his driving. The youngster who's replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 car will start the 2018 Daytona 500 on the pole.

Holly Cain

Daytona 500: Rapid runs in Clash may be good omen for Great American Race

Cars were lower to the track, which produced faster runs that may make blocking more difficult in the Daytona 500.

Reid Spencer

Clash at Daytona 2018: Brad Keselowski's win and updates from NASCAR's preseason race

For live updates from the 2018 Clash at Daytona, NASCAR's annual preseason exhibition race, follow along here.

Kenan Goyette

Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on Alex Smith replacing Kirk Cousins in Washington

Celebrity sports fans: They're just like us! Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on the Alex Smith trade.

Gabe Fernandez

Danica Patrick started stock-car career at disadvantage, Kevin Harvick says

One of Danica Patrick's former teammates at Stewart-Haas Racing says Patrick's lack of experience in racing stock cars helped put her behind the top drivers from the start.

Reid Spencer

Desire still burns in 'Grandpa' Jimmie Johnson

Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is the old man among the Hendrick Motorsports drivers, but he isn't slowing down as he pursues another Cup title.

Reid Spencer

Tweaks to Charlotte's road course should make Playoff race faster, more intense

Fans are finally getting a road-course race in the NASCAR Playoffs. A bonus is that the course, the Charlotte "roval," is going to be difficult to negotiate.

Reid Spencer

The inside story of the race that made Martin Truex Jr. a champion

Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson review the closing laps of the season-ending race at Homestead that made Truex a champion and Busch a disappointed Championship 4 runner-up.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Homestead: Martin Truex Jr. wins first championship in Miami

Martin Truex Jr. fights off Kyle Busch late at Homestead-Miami Speedway to claim his first NASCAR Monster Energy Cup title.

Skylar Rolstad

Martin Truex Jr. holds off Kyle Busch for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title

Martin Truex Jr. earns his first Cup championship by holding off Kyle Busch in the final laps of the Ford Eco-Boost 400 at Miami-Homestead Speedway.

Reid Spencer

Is Brad Keselowski the Championship 4 underdog? Check back Saturday

Brad Keselowski is the longest shot on the board to win the Cup Series championship Sunday. Race prep will let him know what his chances really are.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR at Phoenix: Kenseth wins, Keselowski makes Championship 4

Matt Kenseth claimed an emotional win at Phoenix, while Brad Keselowski held onto the final Championship 4 spot.

Skylar Rolstad

NASCAR at Texas: Kevin Harvick wins, Martin Truex Jr. clinches next round in AAA Texas 500

Kevin Harvick (win) and Martin Truex Jr. (points) move into the Championship 4 after the AAA Texas 500.

Skylar Rolstad

NASCAR at Martinsville: Kyle Busch wins playoff race amid Denny-Chase drama

Kyle Busch stays ahead of trouble to win at Martinsville and secure a spot in the Championship 4 at Homestead. Denny Hamlin's late-race wreck of Chase Elliott was part of that trouble.

Skylar Rolstad

NASCAR at Kansas results: Martin Truex Jr. keeps top spot, wins Hollywood Casino 400

Martin Truex Jr. wins the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway to keep the top spot in NASCAR's playoffs.

Hailey Hernandez

NASCAR at Talladega results: Keselowski dodges damage and survives to win Alabama 500

Brad Keselowski managed to to avoid three major crashes to keep him in contention at Talladega Superspeedway. In the final lap, he made a move to pass Ryan Newman to win the Alabama 500.

Hailey Hernandez

NASCAR results at Charlotte: Martin Truex Jr. wins Bank of America 500

Martin Truex Jr. wins the first race of the Round of 12 in NASCAR's Monster Energy Cup Series playoffs at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Hailey Hernandez

NASCAR weather update: Race time moved up, chance of rain throughout the day

NASCAR moved the start time of the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway up to 2 p.m. ET, but a small chance of rain lingers throughout the day.

Skylar Rolstad

North Wilkesboro Speedway, a famous NASCAR ghost, brought back to life in ‘Cars 3’

North Wilkesboro Speedway, given its historical relevance and current status as a creepy ghost track, was the perfect model for Thomasville Speedway in "Cars 3."

Tadd Haislop

Daytona 500 schedule: Dates, times, qualifying drivers, starting lineup for 2017 race

Everything you need to know about the 2017 Daytona 500.

Joe Rodgers

Daytona 500 qualifying: Results, highlights and more from the Duel at Daytona

Thursday's two 150-mile qualifying races called the Can-Am Duels will set the 2017 Daytona 500 field and starting lineup.

Joe Rodgers

Clash at Daytona 2017: Schedule, time, TV info, driver lineup and more

Everything you need to know about the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona, which unofficially opens the 2017 NASCAR season.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR changes logo for first time in 40 years

After announcing a new premier series sponsor, NASCAR has unveiled a new logo for the 2017 season.

Joe Rodgers

Dale Earnhardt Jr. medically cleared for 2017, but won't race in season-opening event

NASCAR's most popular driver was initially was injured in a wreck at Michigan in June

Joe Rodgers

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Amy Reimann confirm NYE wedding

The couple planned to marry this offseason.

Tom Gatto

NASCAR signs Monster Energy to replace Sprint as title sponsor for top series

NASCAR searched two years for a replacement for outgoing series sponsor Sprint.

Arthur Weinstein

Check out Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s paint scheme for 2017

Hendrick Motorsports and Nationwide revealed the No. 88 paint scheme that will be run for the majority of the 2017 season.

Joe Rodgers

Clint Bowyer sues former race team for $2.2 million

Clint Bowyer has sued HScott Motorsports, alleging the team owes him more than $2.2 million. The team calls the lawsuit frivolous.

Arthur Weinstein

Jimmie Johnson gives Tony Stewart the ultimate collectible

Tony Stewart, who has an impressive collection of more than 200 race helmets, now has the ultimate addition — Jimmie Johnson's helmet from JJ's seventh championship.

Arthur Weinstein

No offseason: Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to be in car for lots of testing before Daytona

It will be 232 days since Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in a Cup race when he wheels the No. 88 Chevrolet in the 2017 Daytona 500.

Joe Rodgers

Dillon living up to the No. 3?

The iconic No. 3 finished its third season in NASCAR Sunday since returning to the sport following Dale Earnhardt's death.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR championship: Carl Edwards, Joey Logano explain their sides of fiery wreck

Carl Edwards and Joey Logano were involved in a championship-changing wreck with 10 laps remaining in Sunday's title race.

Joe Rodgers

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Richard Petty congratulate 'badass' Jimmie Johnson on 7th title

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sister Kelley offer congratulations to Jimmie Johnson on behalf of their father for his record-tying championship.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR championship: Joey Logano experiences Chase heartbreak yet again

Since the Chase debuted three seasons ago, it's been an emotional roller-coaster for Joey Logano.

Joe Rodgers

Jimmie Johnson wins 7th NASCAR title in wild finish to join Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty

Jimmie Johnson had never won at Homestead-Miami Speedway until Sunday's season finale.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR championship: Carl Edwards wrecks out of title hopes in fiery restart

Carl Edwards saw his hopes of a first NASCAR championship go up in smoke after a wreck on a restart with 10 laps remaining.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR championship: Kyle Busch makes unscheduled pit stop for nonexistent flat tire

Kyle Busch's hopes to repeat as NASCAR's Sprint Cup champion took a big hit just over halfway in Sunday's season finale

Joe Rodgers

Richard Petty says there's no way to compare himself with Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson can join The King and The Intimidator as the only Cup drivers to win seven championships.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR championship: Jimmie Johnson to start from the rear for unapproved modifications

Johnson qualified 14th but will move to 40th before the green flag waves.

Joe Rodgers

France OK with poor ratings

Sunday's race at Phoenix was the 11th straight Cup race to hit a multi-year low in ratings and viewership.

Joe Rodgers

Tony Stewart's helmet for his final NASCAR race is beautiful

For his last race, Stewart will drive a special black and gray "Smoke" paint scheme as well as a unique helmet paying tribute to his career.

Joe Rodgers

Daniel Suarez leans on life lessons to win NASCAR Xfinity Series championship

The champ came to the U.S. from Mexico five years ago not knowing English and needing to learn a lot about being a winning driver. He has mastered both tasks.

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Cole Whitt explains Xfinity final championship restart that Erik Jones found 'disrespectful'

Erik Jones wanted an explanation for why Cole Whitt didn't pit with the leaders late in the Xfinity Series season finale. Whitt gave reporters his response.

Joe Rodgers

Daniel Suárez becomes first international driver to win NASCAR championship

Daniel Suárez's barrier-breaking season ended with a championship.

Joe Rodgers

Jimmie Johnson claims Homestead win is his sole focus, not Petty and Earnhardt

Being a six-time Sprint Cup champion didn't come easy for Jimmie Johnson. The quest to win No. 7 has been equally as challenging.

Jason O. Boyd

NASCAR championship at Homestead: Kyle Busch can make Cup history

Kyle Busch has come a long way since his wreck at the start of the 2015 season. A win Sunday would put him in elite company among NASCAR's greatest drivers.

Jason O. Boyd

NASCAR championship at Homestead: Joey Logano knows he's ready for a Cup

Joey Logano's career journey, which has brought him to another berth in the Sprint Cup Championship 4, has been interesting. His main goal this year is to do what he was unable to do in 2014 and 2015: win the title.

Jason O. Boyd

Johnny Sauter claims Camping World Truck Series title; William Byron gets record 7th win

Sauter's third-place finish was enough to get him the trophy. Byron, meanwhile, capped an outstanding rookie season with another victory.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Gatorade releases video in support of Jimmie Johnson

Johnson will be driving for a record-tying seventh championship Sunday.

Jason O. Boyd

Dale Earnhardt Jr. pointing toward return at Daytona 500, Rick Hendrick says

Earnhardt, 42, said last month "we're booking things as normal" ahead of the 2017 season.

Travis Durkee

NASCAR Chase final round: Schedule, times, TV info at Homestead-Miami

It's championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway with titles on the line in the Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Trucks series.

Bob Hille

NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Why Kyle Busch can repeat

Kyle Busch is looking to become just the 11th driver in series history to repeat as title-holder.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Track history gives Carl Edwards big advantage

If we’re going strictly by statistics at Homestead, then advantage Carl Edwards.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Why Joey Logano can win first title

Over the past three seasons, Joey Logano's seven wins in 29 Chase races tops all drivers.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR Sprint Cup championship: Vegas odds, history point in Jimmie Johnson's favor

Jimmie Johnson is favored to win another championship, tying only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt as drivers to win seven times.

Joe Rodgers

See Tony Stewart's paint scheme for final NASCAR race

Stewart will drive a car with a special paint scheme carrying each SHR employee's signature with the words “Always a Racer, Forever a Champion."

Joe Rodgers

In-car audio at Phoenix: Matt Kenseth wouldn't help Kyle Busch, resulting in OT dive-bomb

Kyle Busch did what he had to do by wrecking JGR teammate Matt Kenseth to advance to the Championship 4 in the Chase.

Joe Rodgers

Miami Zoo cheetah predicts 2016 NASCAR champion

Koda, an endangered cheetah from South Africa, picks the winner of the Sprint Cup championship.

Joe Rodgers

WATCH: Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch discuss what they daydream about while racing

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards visited “The Dan Patrick Show” on Tuesday to discuss the final race of the season, among other things.

Joe Rodgers

Joey Logano loses wedding ring in victory lane

Joey Logano was elated after winning the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix, until he discovered he had lost his wedding ring in victory lane.

Arthur Weinstein

Joey Logano wins wild overtime finish at Phoenix to clinch Chase championship appearance

Joey Logano and Kyle Busch advance to the championship race in Homestead after a wild overtime finish at Phoenix-International Raceway.

Arthur Weinstein

Sprint Cup Chase at Homestead-Miami: Schedule, times, TV info for Ford EcoBoost 400

Schedule and start times for the Camping World Trucks, Xfinity and Sprint Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kyle Busch won last year's race to win the Sprint Cup title.

Jason O. Boyd

Phoenix starting lineup: Alex Bowman has pole, Joey Logano leads Chase drivers

Check out the starting lineup for the penultimate race of the NASCAR season.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NASCAR tripleheader preview

Complete schedule you need to know about this weekend's NASCAR tripleheader at Phoenix.

Joe Rodgers

NASCAR awards show Dec. 2; Sting to headline musical acts

NASCAR's awards show includes postseason awards and entertainment.

Ray Slover

Brian Scott retiring at age 28; rookie Sprint Cup driver turning attention to family

This was Brian Scott's first and only season as a full-time Sprint Cup driver, spent with Richard Petty Motorsports.

Ray Slover

Chasing Homestead: What drivers must do to secure place in Sprint Cup championship race

Kurt Busch must win at Phoenix to reach the Chase championship race. He isn't alone.

Ray Slover

Carl Edwards wins rain-shortened Texas race, secures berth in Chase final

Rain plagues race day at Texas, and a final shower brings the AAA Texas 500 to an end. Carl Edwards leads the final 36 laps and wins when NASCAR calls the race on Lap 293.

Ray Slover

Chase standings tight as six drivers battle for two championship spots

Six drivers are fighting for two remaining spots in the championship race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Rea White

Danica Patrick among NASCAR drivers reacting to Donald Trump presidential victory

Here's what some Sprint Cup drivers post on social media after Donald Trump pulls the biggest surprise in presidential election history.

Ray Slover

Sprint Cup Chase at Homestead: Schedule, times, TV info for Ford EcoBoost 400

Schedule and start times for the Camping World Trucks, Xfinity and Sprint Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kyle Busch won last year's race to win the Sprint Cup title.

Jason O. Boyd

Joey Logano's crew chief fined $10K for lug-nut violation

Joey Logano's No. 22 was found to have only 19 of 20 lug nuts secured following his runner-up finish to Carl Edwards in Sunday's AAA 500.

Joe Rodgers

Sports world reacts to election of Donald Trump as U.S. president

Trump beat former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an election that began Tuesday morning and lasted into Wednesday.

Ron Clements

Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin work to turn close calls into Cup title

Carl Edwards knows he has another shot at the championship; Denny Hamlin still needs to lock into the championship race.

Rea White

Which drivers are leading in Most Popular Driver voting? You might be surprised

Check out the top 10 drivers in the voting to date.

Rea White

Austin Dillon angry, Kevin Harvick apologetic after Texas incident

Austin Dillon was not pleased with Kevin Harvick for wrecking him at Texas.

Rea White

Sprint Cup results at Texas: Carl Edwards wins, locks into Chase finale

Rain stops the AAA Texas 500 before its full run and hands victory to Carl Edwards.

Rea White

Tire explodes, injures pit crew member after Paul Menard's car spins

The tire reportedly exploded after it was taken off Paul Menard's car and over the wall.

Rea White

As weather threat ends, tire trouble arises as Texas field chases Joey Logano

Always tricky, Texas was providing major challenges for Sprint Cup drivers in a critical race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Ray Slover

Shortened race at Texas? Problematic, but not first or worst for Cup Chase

If NASCAR couldn't take its Texas race the full 500 miles, it might have a problem seldom seen in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Ray Slover

NBC analysts Dale Jarrett, Kyle Petty add personal touch to concussion debate

Dale Jarrett and Kyle Petty understand NASCAR in unique ways - which broadens their debates on issues in the sport today.

Rea White

Rain delays start of Texas Sprint Cup Chase race; long, long day after short storm

NASCAR just can't seem to escape race-day rainfall.

Ray Slover

Rain delay to move Texas race from NBC to NBCSN

Rain was delaying the Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway late into the afternoon.

Rea White

Jimmie Johnson hungers for Cup title to match Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt

As he prepares for Nov. 20's championship race, Jimmie Johnson knows what's ahead, who he challenges and how he is perceived. His only concern: Win.

Ray Slover

Let's go Chasing at Texas: Stars, cars and (dang it) sprinkles for NASCAR show

Welcome to the eight's race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Ray Slover

Chase Elliott has backup driver on standby for Texas Cup race

Chase Elliott is attempting the race at Texas despite battling flu-like symptoms.

Rea White

Texas starting lineup: Austin Dillon has pole position; Joey Logano tops Chase drivers

Austin Dillon, who was eliminated from the Chase before the Round of 8, will lead the field Sunday in the Texas AAA 500.

Rea White

Matt DiBenedetto out with concussion; Jeffrey Earnhardt called in as replacement

A crash in Saturday's Xfinity Series race leaves Matt DiBenedetto concussed.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulled over after 'wheeling it' in Buick

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a/k/a "little speed racer," apparently was let off with a warning.

Tadd Haislop

Daniel Suarez takes Xfinity Chase lead in race dominated by Sprint Cup drivers

Two races into the Round of 8, Daniel Suarez is one point ahead of Elliott Sadler. Kyle Larson wins at Texas, Brad Keselowski dominates and the Xfinity Chase standings are revised.

Ray Slover

Johnson, Harvick or Hamlin, Chase drivers must master mental side of racing

There's more to managing these final races than just building fast cars. Jeff Burton has been through it, suffered and knows the trials Cup contenders face.

Rea White

HScott Motorsports charter could be next available in sale for 2017 season

Owner Harry Scott has lost both this season's drivers and their sponsors, making him ponder his future in Sprint Cup.

Ray Slover

Xfinity starting lineup at Texas: Erik Jones begins ahead of Chase challengers

Brad Keselowski will start from pole position, but all eyes at Texas will be on eight drivers bidding for a berth in the Chase championship race.

Ray Slover

Kevin Harvick qualifies well, faces bumpy road at Texas to make Chase finale

Starting third is good, and Kevin Harvick needs the best finish he can muster at Texas.

Ray Slover

Denny Hamlin hit by penalty ahead of Chase's Texas AAA 500

After a mediocre qualifying, Denny Hamlin forfeits ability to select the best available pit stall.

Ray Slover

Johnny Sauter wins Texas Truck race with late pass; second win in two races

Passing Matt Crafton with two laps left, Johnny Sauter pulled away to win his second consecutive race in the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase.

Reid Spencer

NASCAR entry in Texas Sprint Cup race touts presidential candidate

What better place to campaign for Donald Trump than at Texas Motor Speedway during Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race?

Joe Rodgers

Racing against teammates keeps getting tougher as Chase field narrows

Joe Gibbs Racing's drivers have worked together all season - but someone's not going to be racing for the title.

Rea White

Bad news early for Kyle Busch: Practice damage forces him to bring out backup car

Kyle Busch double-taps the wall in practice.

Ray Slover

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Xfinity operation expands, adds Michael Annett for 2017

JR Motorsports will have four, and at times five cars in the NASCAR subseries next season. Michael Annett is leaving HScott Motorsports.

Ray Slover

Texas challenges Chasers with unique aspects of fast, banked track

Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders head to Texas with different scenarios, but common goal — win and advance.

Rea White

Matt Tifft feel-good story gets happy update: full-time Xfinity ride for 2017

Just month after brain surgery, 20-year-old Matt Tifft is handed the keys to a Joe Gibbs Racing car for the full 2017 season.

Ray Slover

Sprint Cup Chase at Texas: Schedule, times, TV info for AAA Texas 500

Schedule and start times for the Camping World Trucks, Xfinity and Sprint Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, who won Sunday at Martinsville, is the defending Sprint Cup champ.

Jason O. Boyd

Texas Chase scenarios include spoilers; Joey Logano's fate hangs in balance

Jimmie Johnson will enter Sunday race as a favorite, which means Joey Logano and others must either beat him or stay on his bumper.

Ray Slover

Sponsorships an open tap for drivers, teams; not so for NASCAR's top series

Busch re-ups with Kevin Harvick in the latest sponsorship announcement. When will Sprint's replacement arrive?

Ray Slover

Tony Stewart's final go-round at Texas will include tribute, trouble

Tony Stewart knows how to win at this week's Sprint Cup track. He seeks his 50th career victory while trying to get two of his drivers into the Chase championship race.

Ray Slover

Denny Hamlin's biggest failure at Martinsville? Caught twice in inspection process

Chase driver Denny Hamlin heads to Texas with a warning from NASCAR.

NASCAR heads to Texas for weekend of racing; rain won't be a factor

Cup, Xfinity and Truck series races should go off at Texas without a hitch or the need for well-used track-drying machines.

Ray Slover

Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick in Chase trouble heading to Texas

Carl Edwards hit the wall. Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch struggle. After their Martinsville mishaps, all three need big recoveries starting Sunday to stay in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Rea White

Trevor Bayne's primary sponsor extends deal with Roush-Fenway Racing

At 26, Trevor Bayne is having his best season.

Ray Slover

NASCAR legend Robert Yates has liver cancer; his engines powered championship

A NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee, Robert Yates was a Cup-winning team owner in 1999.

Ray Slover

Can NASCAR fans stand seeing Jimmie Johnson win a seventh championship?

Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty are stock car racing icons, and Jimmie Johnson could match their seven championships. Yet despite his success, Johnson is far from venerated.

Jeff Owens

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