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NASCAR Cup Series: Kevin Harvick will try to end drought in race postponed by rain

Kevin Harvick has one final chance to gain sole possession of New Hampshire Motor Speedway's track record for NASCAR Cup Series wins.

By DAN GELSTON / The Associated Press July 16, 2023

AP photo by Mary Schwalm / Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick celebrates in victory lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race on July 22, 2018. Harvick also won at New Hampshire in 2006, 2016 and 2019 to tie Jeff Burton for the track record for Cup Series victories, but he enters Monday's race at the Magic Mile seeking to end a 31-race winless streak overall.

Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus could enter NASCAR Hall of Fame together

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus headline a list of 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's class of 2024.

By The Associated Press July 13, 2023

AP photo by Terry Renna / NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, left, and Chad Knaus, crew chief of Johnson's Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet, wear Daytona 500 rings celebrating their victory in the Cup Series season opener in February 2014 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

ESPN relaunching ‘Thursday Night Thunder’ with Superstar Racing Experience

ESPN's "Thursday Night Thunder" featured some future racing superstars decades ago. Now it's bringing some of them back.

By DAVE SKRETTA / The Associated Press July 12, 2023

Byron emerging as NASCAR’s next star after moving to points lead with 4th win of 2023

Kevin Harvick's farewell to Atlanta Motor Speedway provided an emotional example of NASCAR losing another of its biggest names.

By CHARLES ODUM / AP Sports Writer July 10, 2023

William Byron speaks to the media after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NASCAR thinking big after exciting finish to Cup Series’ 1st street race in its 75th season

Moments after NASCAR's daring adventure was over — a soggy day in downtown Chicago rescued by a compelling Cup Series race — they were all thinking big.

By JAY COHEN / AP Sports Writer July 3, 2023

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Auto racing roundup: Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in first Cup Series street race

When Shane van Gisbergen got the call from Justin Marks, it reignited his interest in the NASCAR Cup Series.

By The Associated Press July 2, 2023

AP photo by Morry Gash / Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning his NASCAR Cup Series debut during Sunday's race on the streets of downtown Chicago.

NASCAR’s return to Chicago will mark first Cup Series street race

NASCAR hopes Sunday's Cup Series race can accomplish what it was unable to create at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, a 45-mile drive from downtown.

By JAY COHEN / The Associated Press June 27, 2023

Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City

Whenever Music City comes up on the NASCAR schedule, texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day or two in town to enjoy all the options.

By ERESA M. WALKER / AP Sports Writer June 26, 2023

Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. for Cup Series win at Nashville

Ross Chastain has been criticized as reckless and too aggressive, a driver seen as giving no respect and not deserving any from competitors.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press June 25, 2023

Chase Elliott racing from behind as NASCAR starts stretch run at Nashville

Chase Elliott prefers to view what has become a very challenging NASCAR season for him as opportunity, not pressure.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press June 24, 2023

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