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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, of Charlotte, N.C., finishes the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

NASCAR driver Johnson runs Boston Marathon in 3:09:07

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson waves to the crowd before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

7-time NASCAR champ Johnson to run Boston Marathon

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Kyle Busch gets a hug from brother Kurt Busch, right, after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Bristol, Tenn.(AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Kyle Busch beats brother to grab eighth Bristol win

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Hall of Fame driver and FOX television announcer Darrell Waltrip speaks to the media during a press conference announcing his retirement from the booth before practice for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2015, file photo, former NASCAR race car driver Darrell Waltrip delivers the keynote address during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. Waltrip will soon Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! his way into retirement. Everyone yearns for an opportunity to say farewell on their own terms, so with that, Waltrip should bring his second career as a NASCAR broadcaster to a close and squeeze out his classic catchphrase on his own terms as Fox Sports closes its portion of the broadcast deal. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, FIle)

Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Waltrip set to retire

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FILE - In this Feb. 19, 1989, file photo, Darrell Waltrip celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Waltrip will soon Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! his way into retirement. Everyone yearns for an opportunity to say farewell on their own terms, so with that, Waltrip should bring his second career as a NASCAR broadcaster to a close and squeeze out his classic catchphrase on his own terms as Fox Sports closes its portion of the broadcast deal. (AP Photo/Doug Jennings, File)

Column: Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Fox Sports needs a change

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Brad Keselowski routs field to earn win at Martinsville Speedway

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 20, 2018, file photo, Danica Patrick waits during qualifications for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Patrick, who retired from racing after last year's Indianapolis 500, will join NBC Sports' inaugural coverage of the Indianapolis 500 as a studio analyst alongside host Mike Tirico. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Danica Patrick to join NBC’s Indy 500 team

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., Sunday, March 17, 2019. (James Quigg/The Daily Press via AP)

Kyle Busch ties Petty’s record with 200th career NASCAR win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - This April 6, 1978, file photo shows Janet Guthrie posing with a toy race car at a news conference in New York. Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500, was dropped from the list of nominees for NASCAR's Landmark Award that honors contribution to the sport. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)

Guthrie dropped from nominees for contributions to NASCAR

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Kyle Busch is greeted by fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso) **FILE**

Kyle Busch’s drive to reach wins milestone impresses Joe Gibbs

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Kurt Busch greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Kurt Busch arrived at Phoenix this weekend feeling like he was holding a full house. The Las Vegas native is coming off a second consecutive top-five run, this time at his home track, and felt as if his Chip Ganassi Racing team _ and their Chevrolet power plants _ were finally catching up to the Ford and Toyota teams that have dominated the early part of the Cup season. To top it off, his No. 1 team announced Friday, March 8, 2019, a new sponsorship deal with Global Poker, one of the world’s leading online gaming sites _ no small news when motorsports backing is hard to find. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

eNASCAR Heat draft brings fans, motorsports closer together

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Joey Logano holds off Brad Keselowski for Vegas NASCAR win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski drives into Victory Lane after winning a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Brad Keselowski shakes off flu to win at Atlanta

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Aric Almirola (10) is followed by Martin Truex Jr. (19) as they and others pit during a NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Scott Cunningham)

The Latest: Keselowski shakes off flu to win at Atlanta

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Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Drivers take the green flag on the start of the first of two qualifying races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

New-look Daytona 500 has a certain throwback feel

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin (11) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Denny Hamlin cruises to 2nd Daytona 500 victory in 4 years

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 photo, car owner Joe Gibbs walks down pit road during qualifying for the Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, , in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

The Latest: Denny Hamlin wins 2nd Daytona 500 in 4 years

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This Nov. 18, 2018, photo provided by Bryan Blackford and Snowcone Productions shows Ray Alfalla with his awards on the track at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Alfalla is in the elite class of drivers who have mastered virtual iRacing, an online simulation of the real deal each week in NASCAR. (Bryan Blackford/Snowcone Productions via AP)

Drivers, connect your Wi-Fi! iRacing a hit in NASCAR

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press