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Felix Sabates to retire from NASCAR ownership

December 13, 2019 Jenna Fryer | The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — In his den overlooking the 14th hole at Quail Hollow, there are a handful of reminders of Felix Sabates’ 30 years in NASCAR — a photo of the team owner at one of […]

Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

November 20, 2019 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Jimmie Johnson sat down next to Jeff Gordon at a 2001 driver meeting and asked the champion if he had time to offer any career advice. Gordon was so impressed with the fellow […]

Cup racing was right to add playoffs

October 23, 2019 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Spoilers, tension, a sense of urgency. Heroes, villains. The NASCAR playoffs are playing out with all the drama Brian France envisioned for the elimination-style playoff system he helped launch in 2004. After multiple […]

Kyle Larson wins All-Star Race

May 22, 2019 Pete Iacobelli, The Associated Press

CONCORD — Kyle Larson got a push to the front from Kevin Harvick in the final stage, then held off the defending champion to win the NASCAR All-Star Race on Saturday night. Larson wasn’t part […]

Gibbs dedicates Daytona 500 victory to late son

February 20, 2019 Jenn Fryer, AP Suto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joe Gibbs closed his eyes during a tribute lap for his late son, while crew members raised a banner to honor the co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing. J.D. Gibbs had been […]

Glen Wood, longtime NASCAR team owner, dies at 93

January 23, 2019 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

Glen Wood, the courtly and innovative patriarch of the famed Wood Brothers Racing team who had been the oldest living member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, died Friday. He was 93. He died on […]

Charlotte ‘roval’ race a smashing success for all except Johnson

October 3, 2018 Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

CONCORD — Wherever NASCAR is headed these next few years, Marcus Smith proved he deserves a seat at the head negotiating table. The head of Speedway Motorsports Inc. has been pushing for innovative changes in […]

COLUMN: Charlotte’s ‘roval may be NASCAR’s race of the year

September 26, 2018 Jenna Fryer | The Associated Press

CONCORD — Charlotte Motor Speedway already has a win for the buzz it created by taking a bulldozer to its infield and building something new to NASCAR. Charlotte’s “roval” will debut Sunday in a critical […]

Two races remain until the start of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs

August 22, 2018 Cory Lavalette

The off week provides the perfect opportunity to assess the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Playoffs picture with just two races remaining before the postseason begins. Sixteen drivers will have a shot at the title […]

Reports: NASCAR chairman France arrested on DWI, drug charges

August 6, 2018 Cory Lavalette

NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France was arrested Sunday night and charged with driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to multiple reports Monday morning. TMZ, the first to report the […]