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Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.

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The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight year

Read full article: The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight year

It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype after being delayed for hours due to rain.

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With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner

Read full article: With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner

Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500.

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Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.

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NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

Read full article: NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unusual — and complicated — qualifying format.

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Scott Borchetta saved IndyCar in Nashville despite financial losses and matchup against the Titans

Read full article: Scott Borchetta saved IndyCar in Nashville despite financial losses and matchup against the Titans

The IndyCar season finale was supposed to be through the downtown streets of Nashville and utilize the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge and portions of Lower Broadway.

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Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing

Read full article: Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing

Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive full time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 for Trackhouse Racing.

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NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars

Read full article: NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars

NASCAR says Sunday’s championship finale has plenty of pizzazz.

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

Read full article: Byron emerging as NASCAR's next star after moving to points lead with 4th win of 2023

Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon says he is worried about the growth of NASCAR.

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

Read full article: Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City

Music City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day or two to enjoy all the town has to offer.

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Josh Berry finally lands his big NASCAR break as Kevin Harvick's replacement in Cup Series

Read full article: Josh Berry finally lands his big NASCAR break as Kevin Harvick's replacement in Cup Series

Josh Berry will take the final step in his long journey to the top of racing with Stewart-Haas Racing next season as the replacement for future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick.

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Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Read full article: Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Kyle Larson turned in a dominating effort to win his third All-Star race and earn $1 million in the Cup Series’ return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence.

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NASCAR drivers know everyone wins when Elliott is racing

Read full article: NASCAR drivers know everyone wins when Elliott is racing

NASCAR drivers don't need to be reminded what Chase Elliott’s return to racing on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway means to those associated with the sport.

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Chastain’s video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR

Read full article: Chastain’s video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR

Ross Chastain’s video game-inspired ride along the wall at Martinsville carried him across the finish line, into the NASCAR championship finale and around the world.

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Gragson gets Xfinity finale berth with first Homestead win

Read full article: Gragson gets Xfinity finale berth with first Homestead win

Noah Gragson gave JR Motorsports two drivers in the Xfinity Series championship finale with his win at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023

Read full article: Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023

Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion.

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Kyle Busch still seeking on-track success, job for 2023

Read full article: Kyle Busch still seeking on-track success, job for 2023

It didn’t seem much could still go wrong this year for Kyle Busch until his engine blew with 22 laps remaining in NASCAR’s opening playoff race.

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Elliott holds off LaJoie, giving Georgian 1st Atlanta win

Read full article: Elliott holds off LaJoie, giving Georgian 1st Atlanta win

Chase Elliott got by Corey LaJoie with just under two laps to go and crossed the finish line under yellow after a block sent LaJoie crashing into the wall.

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NASCAR penalizes Gragson for intentional Road America crash

Read full article: NASCAR penalizes Gragson for intentional Road America crash

NASCAR has penalized Noah Gragson for a deliberate and dangerous crash he caused in the Xfinity Series race at Road America.

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Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

Read full article: Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

Alex Bowman felt he underperformed last year when NASCAR brought the Cup Series back to the Nashville area for the first time in 37 years.

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Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

Read full article: Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

The All-Stars during qualifying Saturday night were the pit crew members for Kyle Busch.

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Allgaier ends skid, gives JRM its 3rd straight in Xfinity

Read full article: Allgaier ends skid, gives JRM its 3rd straight in Xfinity

Justin Allgaier put JR Motorsports in victory lane for the third consecutive week in the Xfinity Series by winning at Darlington Raceway.

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Busch uncertain about future during JGR sponsorship search

Read full article: Busch uncertain about future during JGR sponsorship search

Kyle Busch is uncertain about his future with both Joe Gibbs Racing and in NASCAR.

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Kyle Busch steadily cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR career

Read full article: Kyle Busch steadily cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR career

Kyle Busch won at Bristol Motor Speedway over the weekend to tie Richard Petty for at least one victory in 18 consecutive seasons.

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Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crash

Read full article: Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crash

Kyle Busch slipped past the spinning cars of Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe to steal his first Cup win of the season Sunday night on slick, wet, dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. bringing the spotlight to Friday’s Xfinity race

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. bringing the spotlight to Friday’s Xfinity race

Dale Jr. will be behind the wheel for Friday's Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway.

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Earnhardt brings Junior Nation into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Read full article: Earnhardt brings Junior Nation into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the most popular race car drivers in history, has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, joining his late father.

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Martha Earnhardt, matriarch of NASCAR family, dies at 91

Read full article: Martha Earnhardt, matriarch of NASCAR family, dies at 91

Martha Earnhardt, the matriarch of one of NASCAR’s best-known families, has died.

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NASCAR's Bowman drives on, shrugs off Hamlin 'hack' label

Read full article: NASCAR's Bowman drives on, shrugs off Hamlin 'hack' label

Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin from the lead with six laps remaining at Martinsville Speedway and then went on to win his fourth race of the season.

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Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

Read full article: Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

The Mets and Yankees held a Subway Series game on Sept. 11 for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as stadium’s around the country paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 killed in the terrorist attacks.

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Indy's road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers

Read full article: Indy's road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers

NASCAR drivers got their first laps on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course in practice — and it opened to mixed reviews.

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Indianapolis in action: IndyCar, NASCAR tripleheader weekend

Read full article: Indianapolis in action: IndyCar, NASCAR tripleheader weekend

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be the busiest track in motorsports this weekend.

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IndyCar's Nashville invasion takes winding road through city

Read full article: IndyCar's Nashville invasion takes winding road through city

IndyCar is ready for its debut race through Nashville's city streets.

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'No timeouts' for Team USA's football-turned-rugby sevens star Perry Baker

Read full article: 'No timeouts' for Team USA's football-turned-rugby sevens star Perry Baker

Dale Jr. kicks off his Olympic Chat series with Team USA rugby sevens player Perry Baker.

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High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race

Read full article: High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race

Pocono Raceway is set to hold the first CBD-titled NASCAR race.

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'Iron Man' racer, NASCAR champion Jack Ingram dies at 84

Read full article: 'Iron Man' racer, NASCAR champion Jack Ingram dies at 84

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jack Ingram has died at the age of 84.

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Bowman parks 48 in familiar spot in victory lane at Dover

Read full article: Bowman parks 48 in familiar spot in victory lane at Dover

Alex Bowman won the the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway to led Hendrick Motorsports to a 1-2-3-4 finish.

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Allgaier holds off teammate to take Darlington Xfinity race

Read full article: Allgaier holds off teammate to take Darlington Xfinity race

Justin Allgaier held off JR Motorsports teammate Josh Berry in overtime to win the Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway.

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Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

Jimmie Johnson will make his Indianapolis 500 debut this season but in the television booth and not on the racetrack.

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Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

Read full article: Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

Brad Keselowski did it exactly right this time and finally got that last-lap victory, winning in overtime Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

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AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

Read full article: AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

“I guess someone got into Dale because Dale got into me and then we went up,” Schrader said. We’ve lost Dale Earnhardt,” Helton said. The death of Earnhardt left NASCAR reeling in the wake of a 2000 season in which three of its young stars were killed in separate accidents. All three died of the same type of head injuries that apparently killed Earnhardt. “The only reason I won this race is Dale Earnhardt,” Waltrip said.

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NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs

Read full article: NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs

NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert featuring country music star Luke Combs. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert — the first big performance at a track during the pandemic — featuring country music star Luke Combs. Born in Charlotte but raised in Asheville, Combs made NASCAR races a weekly viewing staple alongside his grandfather. “If you would’ve told me back then that I’d be performing at the Daytona 500 one day, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Combs, a longtime fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Live music is a way for us to be able to disconnect from everything else, and just be there in the moment,” Combs said.

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15 of the Washington’s Football Team’s most famous fans

Read full article: 15 of the Washington’s Football Team’s most famous fans

As the NFL opens for yet another season, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more well-known Washington football fans who have made their allegiances known.

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15 of the Washington’s Football Team’s most famous fans

Read full article: 15 of the Washington’s Football Team’s most famous fans

As the NFL opens for yet another season, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more well-known Washington football fans who have made their allegiances known.

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Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson

Read full article: Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson

The most coveted seat in NASCAR went to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives, who won five championships with Johnson as his engineer, will move from the No. “Every season, Alex gets better. “He earned his way into the 88 car through hard work and dedication and doing the stuff nobody else wanted to do," Johnson said.

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NTSB: Pilot’s actions likely caused Earnhardt plane crash

Read full article: NTSB: Pilot’s actions likely caused Earnhardt plane crash

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – The National Transportation Safety Board says a pilot’s inability to maintain proper airspeed and the flight crew’s decision to continue an unstable approach for landing likely caused the crash of a small plane carrying race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family in 2019. The NTSB released its final accident Wednesday and it points to actions by the pilot and co-pilot in the Aug. 15, 2019, crash at an Elizabethton, Tennessee, airport. Earnhardt was with wife Amy, 15-month-old daughter Isla and two pilots when their Cessna crashed and caught fire. The NTSB says the three passengers suffered minor injuries.

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NASCAR drivers cautious of COVID-19 as playoffs begin

Read full article: NASCAR drivers cautious of COVID-19 as playoffs begin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR has decided it will not grant COVID-19 relief during the playoffs, meaning a positive coronavirus test will end a driver's championship bid. The playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina without a safety net for the 16 participants during the pandemic. Jimmie Johnson and Austin Dillon both missed one race during the season following a positive COVID-19 test and earned zero points. NASCAR made no changes for the 10-race playoff series, so missing a race would would effectively end a driver's championship chances. Johnson was not suffering symptoms but was tested after his wife received a positive test; Dillon was experiencing mild symptoms.

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Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

Read full article: Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

In fact, team owner Joe Gibbs and crew chief Chris Gabehart didn't even mention the season-ending race at Homestead. He gave me a list of probably six guys in history that won X number of races. That's the number he hit Thursday night at Kansas Speedway, where he led four times for a race-high 57 laps. The win broke a tie with Kevin Harvick for the most this season and gave Hamlin at least five for the second straight year. 11 team and Hamlin, who was coming off his first winless season since his 2005 rookie year.

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Details released in crash of plane carrying Earnhardt Jr.

Read full article: Details released in crash of plane carrying Earnhardt Jr.

Documents released Thursday by the NTSB provide pilot, passenger and witness statements about the Aug. 15, 2019 plane crash at an airport in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Earnhardt and the two pilots were unable to open the emergency exit door over the wing after the plane came to a hard stop, the report said. "As they were attempting to get the rear exit door open, heavy smoke was coming from the lavatory," the report said. Witness Cheryl Campbell told the NTSB in a written statement that she was driving when she saw the rear of the aircraft burst into flames after it crash-landed. I also told him his dog was ok when he asked.A final report from the NTSB has not been released.

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Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

Read full article: Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

After allowing a small number of fans into races in Florida and Alabama, none will be allowed at this weekend's races at Pocono. The absence stings a bit more this season for a track that first held a Cup race in 1974. Pocono is the site of a Cup Series twin bill, with one race on Saturday, one on Sunday, and the second race comes with a twist. Igdalsky, who said he did not have to lay off or furlough any Pocono employees, never considered asking to move the race weekend in hopes of accommodating fans later. It will be a busy weekend: After an ARCA race Friday, the Truck Series and Cup race were set for Saturday and the Xfinity Series was scheduled Sunday ahead of the second Cup race.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik, Red Farmer elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik, Red Farmer elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

ROANOKE, Va. NASCAR announced its latest Hall of Fame class on Tuesday evening. The Class of 2021 features Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer. The three-member class was the first elected under new voting rules, with nominees divided into Modern Era and Pioneer Era groups. Two were chosen from a field of 10 Modern Era nominees, and one was selected from a group of five on the Pioneer Era ballot for legends whose careers began more than 60 years ago. The voting panel consisted of 65 former drivers, inductees, NASCAR executives, industry leaders and media members, plus one vote reserved for fan balloting.

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Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class

Read full article: Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class

Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)All Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed was a chance to prove he could win in stock cars. Now the longtime fan favorite and two-time Daytona 500 winner will join his famous, late father in NASCAR's Hall of Fame after being selected as one of three members of the 2021 class. Earnhardt Jr. received 76% of the votes in his first appearance on the ballot. Stefanik will be enshrined with Earnhardt in the smallest Hall of Fame class in NASCAR history.

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Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Read full article: Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Chase Briscoe lost much of his team and got a win for them. Its just a testament to our team, Briscoe said. With 15 laps to go, it was basically down to a two-car race: Gragson was leading, about 2 1/2 seconds ahead of Briscoe. Gragson never had control of the race again, and Briscoe wound up in victory lane. That was a team win, for sure, Briscoe said.

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Earnhardt returns; Burton wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Read full article: Earnhardt returns; Burton wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Burton, Gragson and Austin Cindric were three-wide going into that last lap, and it was Burton the 19-year-old son of former Cup star Jeff Burton, who wound up in front in a wild finish. I love you.Cindric was second and Gragson third, two spots ahead of Earnhardt part of his cars JR Motorsports ownership. It was Earnhardts third Xfinity Series appearance since retiring as a full-time Cup Series driver in 2017. Hed also raced there five times in the Xfinity Series, placing second in 1999 for his best finish. The Xfinity cars are back on the track Sunday before the Cup Series race at Homestead.

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Junior to savor Homestead again, but virus upends routine

Read full article: Junior to savor Homestead again, but virus upends routine

Hell change into driver gear, hop into his race car about 10 minutes before the flag drops and, without the benefit of any practice, hope for the best. Im experiencing this for the first time, Earnhardt Jr. said on his podcast this week. Once that engine fires up, things should seem normal again for Earnhardt Jr., who will take to the Homestead track Saturday for the first time since his NASCAR Cup Series career ended. Hes in the field for one of the two Xfinity Series races at Homestead this weekend, his third start in an Xfinity car since retiring. But on Saturday, the only fans watching Earnhardt Jr. in the No.

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NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

Read full article: NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

The governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death. Our country must do better.A black NASCAR official took a knee along pit road, mimicking a gesture used by protesters in tribute to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The time is now to listen, to understand and to stand against racism and racial injustice, Phelps said. After Phelps spoke to the NASCAR drivers, they observed a 30-second moment of silence. ___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com___More AP NASCAR: https://apnews.com/NASCAR and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

Read full article: NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

At the end of the day, theres a lot to talk about. When you sit down and listen, you realize theres a lot of injustices taking place across a broad spectrum. "But it's still an emotional and special moment to go back to tracks for what could be the final time." Johnson acknowledged that taking a stand against racism and police brutality could spark a backlash from some NASCAR fans. Im still trying to find that voice, but Im being pulled this way more than I have other times.

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Gragson wiggles past Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Bristol

Read full article: Gragson wiggles past Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. Noah Gragson squeezed past JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining, a move that caused Allgaier to crash, and Gragson held on at Bristol Motor Speedway for his second win of the season. His victory Monday night was set up by a caution with 13 laps remaining that wiped away Allgaier's lead. The Chevrolet teammates lined up side-by-side for the restart with seven laps remaining but Allgaier cleared him on the restart. I really apologize to Justin and the (number) 7 team, thats not how I want to race, Gragson said. I was terrible here in trucks and Xfinity, Gragson said.

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Hurricane Dorian won't wash out a massive sporting weekend

Read full article: Hurricane Dorian won't wash out a massive sporting weekend

(CNN) - As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the east coast of Florida, let's take a moment to think of those spending the holiday weekend prepping for evacuation and shelter. The Champ, and a World Cup tip off. "The throwback weekend Darlington puts on is really entertaining and it's cool to see how involved the teams get," Earnhardt said on his website. FIBA Basketball World Cup2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup begins this weekend. Some teams will automatically qualify for the 2020 Olympics based on their finishing place at the World Cup.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Looking Forward to Racing Again After Plane Crash

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Looking Forward to Racing Again After Plane Crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is speaking out following the terrifying plane crash that he and his family endured earlier this month. "All that's actually gotten better really quickly, so I think Im gonna be OK, he added. Maybe getting into a race car and driving will be great for my mental processing and all that. I think that's the hurdle that's gonna be the toughest is just getting past it mentally, getting my confidence back up to get back in a airplane, he said. RELATED STORIESNewlywed Childhood Sweethearts Die in Crash Just Minutes After MarryingThis Is Not the 1st Time Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Survived a Fiery CrashDale Earnhardt Jr.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets first statement since surviving plane crash

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets first statement since surviving plane crash

(CNN) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. has made his first statement since surviving a plane crash. "I am thankful for the quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff." A current racing analyst, Earnhardt was excused from participating in the broadcast of Saturday's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NBC Sports said. Earnhardt, son of the late racing legend Dale Earnhardt, has survived a fiery crash in the past. Earnhardt has credited a spiritual being for pulling him out of that fire to safety, according to interviews about that incident.

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'We are truly blessed' Dale Earnhardt Jr. releases first statement after plane crash

Read full article: 'We are truly blessed' Dale Earnhardt Jr. releases first statement after plane crash

ROANOKE, Va. - After his plane crashed last week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweeted Monday afternoon. Earnhardt's tweet is the first we've heard from the NASCAR commentator and racer since the crash. "Amy and I want to thank everyone who has lifted us up with phone calls, messages and prayer since last Thursday. We are truly blessed that all on board escaped with no serious injuries, including our daughter, our two pilots and our dog Gus. I am thankful for the quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff.

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NASCAR gives tickets to Earnhardt Jr. crash first responders

Read full article: NASCAR gives tickets to Earnhardt Jr. crash first responders

NTSB has arrived at the scene where Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s plane crashed on Thursday in Elizabethton, Tennessee. (CNN) - NASCAR paid back the first responders of the plane crash that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family survived with a night at the races. The Carter County Tennessee Sheriff's Office said it got free tickets to the Bristol Motor Speedway night race along with others who responded to the crash. "We had a great time with our first responder family at the BMS night race! A big thank you to NASCAR for giving us and all the agencies that responded to Dale Jr.'s plane crash free tickets!," it said on Facebook.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr's family escapes fiery plane crash

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr's family escapes fiery plane crash

Witnesses recount the plane crash and remarkable escape of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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This Is Not the 1st Time Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Survived a Fiery Crash

Read full article: This Is Not the 1st Time Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Survived a Fiery Crash

Racing hero Dale Earnhardt Jr. has escaped a fiery crash for the second time in his life following an incident with a private plane Thursday. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family were flying into Elizabethton Airport in Tennessee Thursday when the plane careened off the runway and burst into flames. It skidded off the runway, slid across the grass and crashed through a fence. In 2004, Earnhardt Jr. was driving in a warm-up day of a race in California when his car slid off the course and hit a concrete barrier. RELATED STORIESThis Pilot Survived a Plane Crash, Then Documented What He Did to Survive in the ForestSinger Gabriel Diniz Dies in Plane Crash En Route to Girlfriend's Birthday: ReportsAt Least 4 Pets Die Aboard Plane That Crashed Into Florida River: Report

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WATCH: NTSB providing update on Earnhardt Jr. plane crash

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. - The NTSB is giving an update after Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s plane crashed Thursday in Tenessee. The 44-year-old television analyst and retired driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation after the crash in east Tennessee. Earnhardt was with wife Amy, 15-month-old daughter Isla, a dog and two pilots. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Earnhardt Jr. takes break from broadcast booth after plane crash

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs autographs during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 9, 2019, in Brooklyn, Michigan. (CNN) - Having just survived a plane crash in Tennessee, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be excused from participating in the broadcast of Saturday's NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NBC Sports says. Earnhardt popular figure in racingEarnhardt was voted as NASCAR's most popular driver in 2017 for the 15th straight year. Earnhardt, son of the late racing legend Dale Earnhardt, has survived a fiery crash in the past. In 2004, he was driving a Corvette during a practice session at an American Le Mans Series race at the Sonoma Raceway in California.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., family safe after plane crashes at Tennessee airport

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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s plane crashed Thursday afternoon with him and his family on board. Dale's sister, Kelly, tweeted the following out after the crash:I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol TN this afternoon. The Carter County Sheriff's Office says Earnhardt has been transported to the hospital. Dale Earnhardt Jr. being treated at the scene of the crash. (Credit: Ashley Garcia / WCYB)The Elizabethton Fire Chief says no one was killed in the crash and that none of the injuries are serious.

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Witness captures smoke from Earnhardt plane crash

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Heavy smoke is seen in the aftermath of a plane crash involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. being treated after plane crash

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s plane crashed Thursday afternoon with him and his family on board. Credit: Ashley Garcia and WCYBCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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Earnhardt Jr. to Miss the Remainder of 2016

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Courtesy: Hendrick Motorsports:CONCORD, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports, has not been medically cleared to compete for the remainder of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season as he continues to recover from a concussion. 88 team this season," Earnhardt said. 88 team in the season's 12 remaining races. 88 DRIVER SCHEDULE:Sept. 4, Darlington Raceway – Jeff Gordon*Sept. 10, Richmond International Raceway – Jeff GordonSept. 18, Chicagoland Speedway – Alex BowmanSept. 25, New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Alex BowmanOct. 2, Dover International Speedway – Jeff GordonOct. 8, Charlotte Motor Speedway – Alex BowmanOct. 16, Kansas Speedway – Alex BowmanOct. 23, Talladega Superspeedway – Alex BowmanOct. 30, Martinsville Speedway – Jeff GordonNov. 6, Texas Motor Speedway – Alex BowmanNov. 13, Phoenix International Raceway – Alex BowmanNov. 20, Homestead-Miami Speedway – Alex Bowman

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Logano picks up first win of season at Michigan

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BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Joey Logano pulled away from the pack to win the FireKeepers Casino 400, becoming the 10th driver to win a NASCAR race this season. Elliott finished a career-best second, followed by Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick at Michigan International Speedway. BUSCH BUMMED: Kyle Busch had finished 30th or worse in four straight races since winning his third race of the year last month at Kansas. "He must have just lost the nose of his car," Earnhardt said. Kyle Busch is the defending race winner.

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Truex on Coca-Cola 600 Pole

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By STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) - MartinTruexJr. put himself in good position for another strong showing at the Coca-Cola 600, a race he thought he should have won last year. Truexturned a lap of 192.328 to grab the pole away from Joey Logano on his final lap of qualifying Thursday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Truexwas running strong last year at the Coca-Cola 600, but Carl Edwards stayed on the track rather than pit and won, getting 62 laps out of his final tank of gas to win the 400-lap race. Logano has won the last two races at Charlotte, including the $1 million All-Star race on Saturday night. TONY's LAST RUN: This will be Tony Stewart's final chance to win the Coca-Cola 600, something he's never been able to accomplish in his career.

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