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FILE - In this June 4, 2017, file photo, Jimmie Johnson, left, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after he won a NASCAR Cup series auto race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Jimmie Johnson has a track-record 11 wins at Dover International Speedway. He’ll have to win No. 12 to guarantee a playoff spot and he has two shots this weekend when the NASCAR Cup series races on Saturday and Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Johnson makes last-gasp playoff push in final year at Dover

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Saturday, May 18, 2019, file photo, Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Larson has been working behind the scenes to educate himself on racial issues since his firing from NASCAR for using a racial slur. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) **FILE**

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson on racial slur: ‘I was just ignorant’

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Chase Elliott (9) leads Kevin Harvick (4), Kurt Busch (1) and Ryan Blaney through Turn 3 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Road king: Chase Elliott wins at Daytona for third straight on road

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Driver Austin Dillon sits next to his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NASCAR driver Austin Dillon out after positive COVID-19 test

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Drivers head to the track as practice opened for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Driver Bubba Wallace stands during the national anthem before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bubba Wallace, Columbia Sportswear sign sponsorship deal

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Driver Brad Keselowski holds a giant lobster to celebrate his victory in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Keselowski still seeking 1st win at home track in Michigan

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 2020, file photo, Christopher Bell (95) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Sparta, Ky. Leavine Family Racing, which owns the Cup car driven by Christopher Bell, announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, it had sold its charter and will exit NASCAR at the end of the season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Leavine Family Racing to close at end of 2020 season

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Driver Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Keselowski lands extension with Penske after 3rd victory

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Finger Lakes area expects economic hit from cancelled race

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In this image provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc., Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson poses with an IndyCar during testing with Chip Ganassi Racing on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. Johnson is interested in competing in the IndyCar Series when he retires from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of this season. (Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc. via AP)

NASCAR champ Johnson enamored with IndyCar after test

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Driver Bubba Wallace, center, stands for the national anthem before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NASCAR banks on minority drivers to broaden sport’s exposure

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2008, file photo, Bob Bahre poses for photographers after being awarded the Buddy Shuman Award at the NASCAR Media Luncheon in New York. Bahre, who brought NASCAR racing to New England at the New Hampshire International Speedway, has died at his home in Maine at 93. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Bob Baher, owner of racetracks in NH, Maine, dies at age 93

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Kyle Busch, left, and Clint Bowyer, right, talk on pit road prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Bowyer heads to Kansas Speedway without his typical crowd

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

A NASCAR official checks drivers as the race was red flagged for over 11 minutes due to an 11-car incident during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin) **FILE**

Quin Houff crash renews debate on NASCAR’s standards

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 10, 2020, file photo, driver Bubba Wallace waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Martinsville, Va. Some Black NASCAR fans have felt uncomfortable at the track. They're worried about hearing racial slurs or feeling unwelcome from a predominantly white fan base. The catalyst for change has come. Bubba Wallace prodded NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag last month. There is hope the ban opens the doors to more fans. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

‘Yes we exist’ - Black fans eye NASCAR’s work to diversify

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Chase Elliott celebrates does a victory lap after winning a NASCAR All-Star auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR reopens gates at Bristol with more tracks to follow

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

A car runs during a NASCAR All-Star auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Elliott joins his father as winner of NASCAR’s All-Star race

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Fans wait for the start of a NASCAR All-Star Open auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR hosts largest sporting event crowd since pandemic

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

- In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Kentucky Speedway. Johnson missed the first race of his Cup career when he tested positive last Friday. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) **FILE**

Jimmie Johnson confused, frustrated after virus scare

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press