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FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. smiles in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

The Latest: NASCAR CEO calls Earnhardt a proven leader

Associated Press

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is unveiled during a media preview for the New York International Auto Show, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Speed demons: Cars and SUVs get more pep in their step

By TOM KRISHER - Associated Press

Kyle Larson (42) drives out of Turn 4 ahead of Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Sunday, March. 19, 2017, in Avondale, Ariz. Larson finished second in the race. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Column: Larson finishes 2nd again, takes over points lead

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Brad Keselowski poses with the trophy in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Monster Cup series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Evening out: Keselowski wins Atlanta after Harvick miscue

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Kurt Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 for his first victory in NASCAR’s season-opener

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson (48), Clint Bowyer (14), Chris Buescher (37), Kevin Harvick (4), D.J. Kennington (96) and Danica Patrick (10) collide in a multi-car wreck between Turns 3 and 4, as Landon Cassill (34) drives past, during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Kurt Busch steals monster victory by winning Daytona 500

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Crew members perform a pit stop on Kyle Busch's car during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/David Graham)

The Latest: Kurt Busch wins Daytona 500 for Stewart-Haas

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during an interview at NASCAR Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is often the center of attention at the Daytona 500, where he has won twice. But things are different this year. All those cheers for NASCAR’s most popular driver have been joined by fears about his health. He missed the last half of last season because of a concussion. He says he is fully healthy, but the real test will be the first head-jarring crash in his car. The season-opening race is Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) **FILE**

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s confidence sky high amid return for Daytona 500

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions during an interview at NASCAR Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to win a title then ride into retirement

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Brendan Gaughan makes comments at NASCAR Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Brendan Gaughan recalls Georgetown days with Allen Iverson as he preps to race in Daytona 500

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson, left, talks with a team member outside his garage during a practice session for the Clash NASCAR auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna) **FILE**

Jimmie Johnson may be NASCAR’s greatest after winning his eighth title

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 2016, file photo, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gestures as he speaks during a news conference before the start of a NASCAR Sprint Cup auto racing practice at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR has a new sponsor, a new format and a familiar face this year in its bid to rebound from declining ratings and attendance. The next 11 months will show if Dale Earnhardt Jr., Monster Energy and different rules can provide the needed jolt.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

NASCAR beefs up concussion testing before season begins

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

NASCAR creates traveling safety team for 2017

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Mark Martin inducted into Ozarks Hall of Fame

By JIM CONNELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, Carl Edwards waves during driver introductions for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is retiring. Joe Gibbs Racing has scheduled a pair of news conferences Wednesday. Jan. 11, 2017, in which Edwards is expected to announce he is giving up the sport immediately. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Carl Edwards reportedly walking away from final year with Joe Gibbs Racing

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Xfinity Series driver Matt Tifft stands in the garage during NASCAR auto racing practice at Texas Motor Speedway Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. Tifft, who had a brain tumor removed earlier this year, will be driving full time for Joe Gibbs racing in the Xfinity Series. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)

Denny Hamlin ready for the playoff pressure at Phoenix

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

In this April 1, 2016, photo, Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., speaks to the media during a press conference at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Earnhardt Jr. will miss two more races as he recovers from concussion-like symptoms and retired NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will replace him at Indianapolis and Pocono. The announcement came Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from Hendrick Motorsports, which said Earnhardt has not been cleared by doctors to drive. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) **FILE**

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss 2 more races, replaced by Jeff Gordon

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Jeff Gordon gestures during a media conference prior to the qualifying session for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Sonoma, Calif. Jeff Gordon is open to succeeding Michael Strahan as Kelly Ripa's new &quot;Live&quot; co-host, so long as he could continue his new job as a NASCAR analyst. Gordon is calling his final race of the season Sunday for Fox Sports and then will head into the first significant downtime of his professional career. The four-time NASCAR champion is in his first year in the broadcast booth. He insisted Saturday he'll be back next year when Fox resumes coverage of the first half of the season. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Retired NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon could race for Earnhardt

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Stewart Haas Racing co-owner and driver Tony Stewart talks to members of the media during the NASCAR Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tony Stewart cleared to return to racing; will make first appearance at Richmond

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press