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Austin Dillon (3) takes the checkered flag to win the second NASCAR Daytona 500 duel qualifying auto race Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 22, 2010, file photo, Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan practices waving the green flag before a NASCAR All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. NASCAR needs to roll out the red carpet when the Daytona 500 opens the season Sunday. Michael Jordan and the rapper Pitbull, racing’s newest team owners, are expected to attend. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2011, file photo, a statue of Dale Earnhardt rises above an entrance at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. On the cusp of a national popularity explosion, NASCAR never stopped after the deaths of Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Tony Roper. But losing Earnhardt forced the stock car series to confront safety issues it had been slow to even acknowledge, let alone address. The dramatic upgrades have saved multiple lives — NASCAR has not suffered a racing death in its three national series since — and are the hallmark of Earnhardt's legacy. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

By JENNA FRYER and DAN GELSTON and MARK LONG - Associated Press

In this Feb. 18, 2001, file photo, Dale Earnhardt waves to fans during race introduction before the start of the Daytona 500 auto race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Earnhardt, the greatest stock car star of his era, was killed in a crash on the last turn of the last lap of the race that day as he tried to protect Michael Waltrip's victory (AP Photo/Russell Williams, File) **FILE**

AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This image released by Netflix shows Anthony Williams, from left, Dan Ahdoot and Kevin James in a scene from the comedy series &quot;The Crew.&quot; (Netflix via AP)

Blart Your Engines: James stars in new Netflix NASCAR comedy

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - At left is a 2019 file photo showing Jeff Gordon. At right is a 2020 file photo showing Clint Bowyer. Nearly nine years after the four-time champion and the funniest guy in the garage were involved in one of the most infamous on-track paybacks in NASCAR history, the former rivals are now good friends and eager to share the Fox broadcast booth in 2021. (AP Photo/File)

From fight to Fox: NASCAR rivals play nice as TV teammates

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Kyle Busch celebrates on the top of his car after winning the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Kyle Busch streaks past Elliott, Blaney to win Busch Clash

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Kyle Larson walks to the garage before the final practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Kyle Larson was banished from NASCAR for all but the first month of his last season, his punishment for using a racial slur while racing online. Rick Hendrick felt the driver paid his penalty and deserved a second chance, one that begins with the season-opening Daytona 500. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File) **FILE**

Kyle Larson gets another NASCAR shot after last year’s racial slur

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. NASCAR is being heavily promoted by a broadcast partner as about to embark on “The Best Season Ever” and on paper that could be true. NASCAR this year will race on dirt for the first time since 1970, the schedule includes a whopping seven road courses and five venues new to the Cup Series. Michael Jordan and Pitbull are among new team owners entering the sport in 2021 and Chase Elliott, NASCAR’s most popular driver, is the reigning champion. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File) **FILE**

NASCAR revs ahead with new teams, new tracks, new energy

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Tony Stewart poses for pictures prior to the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., in this Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, file photo. Tony Stewart wants to set the record straight about two misconstrued recent business decisions. Fans have been critical of Stewart since the Truck Series was dropped from Eldora Speedway and because he didn't sign Kyle Larson to his NASCAR team. Stewart is adamant that he tried to sign Larson but couldn't get partner approval on the driver suspended for using a racial slur. And he insists he dropped NASCAR after he felt slighted that Bristol Motor Speedway was given a Cup race on dirt. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Column: Stewart balances personal bliss, professional angst

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - Pitbull performs prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale Ariz., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. New NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing has brought entertainer Pitbull on as an ownership partner for an organization making its debut next month at the Daytona 500. “Mr. Worldwide” joins NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan as celebrity owners entering NASCAR this year. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Mr. WorldWide to NASCAR: Pitbull joins Trackhouse ownership

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Darlington moving NASCAR throwback to Mother’s Day

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chase Elliott celebrates at the finish line after winning the season championship and a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Column: NASCAR closes stabilized, and energized by Elliott

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Chase Elliott holds up the NASCAR Cup Series trophy after winning Sunday in Phoenix. He is the third-youngest champion in NASCAR history. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Chase Elliott earns his first NASCAR Cup title with win at Phoenix

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE- In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, Chase Elliott (9) sits in his car during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Denny Hamlin will be racing for the Cup against Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski, as well as Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports. (AP Photo/Jason Minto, File)

NASCAR claims victory in finishing season during pandemic

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Urban Youth Racing School founder Anthony Martin, left, and his wife Michelle Martin pose for a photo at the school, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. The school has made it its mission to introduce inner-city youngsters, most of them black, to the motorsports world. (AP Photo/Dan Gelston)

Racing school for minorities extends olive branch to Larson

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson runs his final race this weekend to finish a career with a record-tying seven Cup Series titles and 83 victories. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Jimmie Johnson leaves remarkable legacy of NASCAR Cup Series titles and charity

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, file photo, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson gets a hug from Addison Smith, 2, as her sister, Kylie, 5, and mother, Katie, look on at Emerald Middle School in his hometown of El Cajon, Calif. Johnson's foundation made a donation to the school. NASCAR's nicest guy will run his final race this week and close a remarkable career. Jimmie Johnson's record-tying seven Cup titles are well celebrated, but his charitable work goes less noticed. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

Column: NASCAR’s Johnson leaves lasting charitable mark

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press