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NASCAR Cup Series: Alex Bowman leads Hendrick’s 1-2-3-4 finish at Dover

Alex Bowman parked the No. 48 Chevrolet in its familiar spot in victory lane at Dover International Speedway, leading a dominant outing for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday afternoon.

By DAN GELSTON / The Associated Press May 16, 2021

AP photo by Chris Szagola / Alex Bowman led the final 98 laps of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Delaware's Dover International Speedway to win for the second time this season.

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson off to slow start in rookie IndyCar season

The lofty expectations started with Chip Ganassi. The team owner is the one who said Jimmie Johnson would win a race during his rookie IndyCar season.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 13, 2021

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Jimmie Johnson takes the straightaway after the seventh turn during the IndyCar race on April 18 at Barber Motorsports Parkway in Birmingham, Ala.

Fryer: NASCAR starting to allow access a year after restart

Kevin Harvick crossed the finish line at Darlington Raceway a year ago and was struck by the stillness and silence of the empty grandstands.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 10, 2021

Fans walk through the garage area before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. It is the first time this year that fans are allowed back in the garage area. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Auto racing roundup: Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington for third Cup Series win of year

Martin Truex Jr. got nervous in a hurry near the end of his mostly unchallenged run Sunday afternoon at Darlington Raceway.

By The Associated Press May 9, 2021

AP photo by Terry Renna / Martin Truex Jr. drives through the first turn Sunday at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway. Truex led 248 of 293 laps on the way to his third NASCAR Cup Series win this season. He's the only driver with multiple victories through the year's first dozen races.

NASCAR’s Darlington Raceway set for throwback weekend

Darlington is hosting all three of NASCAR's national series this weekend, with the Cup Series stars celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday. NASCAR then returns in September for the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend.

By PETE IACOBELLI / The Associated Press May 7, 2021

AP file photo by Chris Carlson / Darlington Raceway once again has two dates on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule after nearly two decades with just one. The South Carolina track is hosting its NASCAR throwback weekend that culminates with Sunday's Cup Series race, and the playoffs will open in September with the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend.

NASCAR’s Next Gen car finally unveiled; will race in 2022

The vehicle set to take NASCAR into its next generation of racing has finally been unveiled after two years of hype and hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 5, 2021

AP photo by Mike McCarn / NASCAR held a promotional event Wednesday, in Charlotte, N.C., to unveil its Next Gen Cup cars for the 2022 Cup Series season. The cars were set to debut this season, but their entry into competition was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Auto racing roundup: Brad Keselowski’s Talladega win shows lesson learned from Daytona

Brad Keselowski made exactly the right final move this time.

By The Associated Press April 25, 2021

AP photo by Butch Dill / Brad Keselowski celebrates with a burnout after winning Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

Harrison Burton, 20, set for NASCAR Cup Series debut at Dega

Jeff Burton the former NASCAR driver sees some benefits to his son making his Cup Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway.

By JOHN ZENOR / The Associated Press April 23, 2021

Cousins Harrison Burton, left, and Jeb Burton talk prior to the start of the rain delayed NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Auto racing roundup: NASCAR parity continues with Alex Bowman’s win at Richmond

Another week, another agonizing loss for Denny Hamlin.

By The Associated Press April 18, 2021

AP photo by Steve Helber / Alex Bowman cosses the finish line in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet to win Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond, Va.

Martin Truex Jr. outduels teammate Denny Hamlin for Cup Series win

Martin Truex Jr. admits to being surprised by his success at Martinsville Speedway.

By HANK KURZ Jr. / The Associated Press April 11, 2021

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