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Kevin Harvick celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kevin Harvick cruises with another dominant performance in Atlanta

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020 file photo, Bubba Wallace motions to his crew about time left before getting in his car during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020 file photo Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske listens during a news conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Penske will watch his first race as owner of the IndyCar Series from a suite for the first time since 1995 when his teams failed to make the Indianapolis 500. He bought the series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January but his debut was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The IndyCar season opens Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Texas Motor Speedway. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Penske wants full fans at Indy 500, ready for IndyCar opener

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 15, 2018, file photo, Jason Priestley waves the green flag to start an IndyCar auto race in Toronto. The stars of IndyCar were in Florida preparing to start their season when the coronavirus pandemic slammed the brakes on those plans 48 hours before the green flag. Almost three months later, the series is finally set to go racing. The 2020 season will open Saturday night, June 6, 2020, at Texas Motor Speedway in NBC's first ever primetime IndyCar race. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

IndyCar ready to race after pandemic delayed start of season

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Eli Collins receives his Speedway High School diploma during a ceremony on the start/finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 30, 2020. The ceremony was held at the track to allow for social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway slams door on fans at Brickyard

Associated Press

FILE -- In this April 3, 2010, file photo, Kevin Harvick takes the checkered flag at the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Nashville 300 auto race at Nashville Superspeedway in Gladeville, Tenn. NASCAR is set to return to the track in 2021. Nashville Superspeedway will hold a Cup race for the first time next season. It ends NASCAR’s decade-long drought at the track. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NASCAR ready for long-term commitment in Nashville

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Drivers Joey Logano, left, and Chase Elliott talk following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Elliott aiming to be among drivers always with shot to win

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Brandon Brown (68) drives during NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday, June 1, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASCAR City USA: Cup Series set for 2021 return to Nashville

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Another win falls into Keselowski’s lap in final moments

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski holds an American flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Keselowski looks to heat up market with 2nd Charlotte win

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NASCAR champ Busch backs masks in public as common courtesy

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brad Keselowski wins Coca-Cola 600 to extend Jimmie Johnson’s losing streak

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) **FILE**

Denny Hamlin crew members suspended four races over tungsten drop

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway early Monday, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brad Keselowski gets win but Hendrick Motorsports takes two losses

By Jenna Fryer - The Washington Times

Cars approach the starting line in front of empty stands to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) **FILE**

Sky-high weekend TV ratings proof of fans’ appetitite for live sports

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin (11) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Darlington, S.C. Hamlin won the race shortened by rain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Hamlin scores 2nd win of season at rain-shortened Darlington

Associated Press

Kevin Harvick (4) crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kevin Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Dover officials will have eye on NASCAR restart

By ANDY WALTER and Delaware State News - Associated Press

In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, workers walk along the grandstands in the rain at Darlington Raceway after weather forced NASCAR to call off qualifying for the Sprint Cup and XFinity series auto races. NASCAR says it will resume its season without fans present starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File) **FILE**

NASCAR returns with masks, temperature checks, empty stands and our undivided attention

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, empty grandstands are shown at Darlington Raceway after bad weather forced NSACAR to call off Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Darlington, S.C. Bad weather forced NASCAR to call off qualifying for the Sprint Cup and XFinity series auto races. NASCAR will have a much different feel when it resumes this weekend as the two-man broadcast team for Fox will not travel to Darlington Raceway and instead call the race from a studio in Charlotte.(AP Photo/Terry Renna, File) **FILE**

Safety protocols include Fox calling NASCAR race from studio

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press