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FILE - In this April 12, 2014, file photo, drivers race during a NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Darlington Raceway is quiet this Mother's Day weekend after nearly a decade as NASCAR's focal point for honoring mom. But raceway president Chip Wile was pleased with the track's recently run Southern 500 last month and is excited about what's ahead for the sport's oldest superspeedway. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule includes Darlington on Labor Day weekend

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FILE - In this July 12, 2013 file photo, NASCAR driver Tony Stewart speaks at a press conference prior to NASCAR practice at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Stewart is skipping a third straight Sprint Cup race, and it is not clear when the NASCAR star might return after he struck and killed a driver at a dirt-track race in New York. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter, File)

Tony Stewart won’t start at Bristol, skipping 3rd straight race after Ward death

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

The casket of race car driver Kevin Ward Jr., is carried through mourners outside South Lewis Central School after a funeral on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, in Turin, N.Y. Ward died after being struck by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart's car during a race last weekend at a dirt track in western New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

NASCAR adds rule on exiting cars after crashes

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 photograph, Tony Stewart stands in the garage area after a practice session for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International, in Watkins Glen N.Y. Stewart struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr., 20, a sprint car driver who had climbed from his car and was on the track trying to confront Stewart during a race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York on Saturday night. Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said his department's investigation is not criminal and that Stewart was "fully cooperative" and appeared "very upset" over what had happened. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Tony Stewart pulls out of NASCAR Sprint Cup Michigan race

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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, NASCAR driver Tony Stewart, left, confronts Matt Kenseth (17) after the two collided during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race in Bristol, Tenn. Stewart struck and killed a 20-year-old racer who had climbed from his car Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, to confront Stewart on a New York dirt track following a crash caused by contact between the two cars. (AP Photo/Bristol Herald Courier, Earl Neikirk, File)

SNYDER: Kevin Ward Jr.’s death reminds us how dangerous emotion can be in extreme sports

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Chase Elliott crosses the finish line as he wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Saturday, July 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

RTA could close disconnect between teams, NASCAR

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

A fan takes cover under an umbrella in the grandstands while rain causes a delay during qualifying for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NASCAR right to put Daytona race out of its misery

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Kasey Kahne, front left, Paul Menard (27) and Reed Sorenson (36) are among the cars that crashed coming out of the backstretch going in to turn 3 during the NASCAR Sprint cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, July 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Ron Sanders)

Aric Almirola declared winner at stormy Daytona

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson drives during the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race, Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Johnson builds on track record with 9th Dover win

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Workers and officials repair the track surface during the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race, Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NASCAR race at Dover stopped because of potholes

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Joey Logano (22) and Kyle Busch race during the NASCAR Nationwide series auto race, Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Kyle Busch 2 for 2 at Dover with Nationwide win

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Busch credits IndyCar for increased 500 TV ratings

Associated Press

AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks over his car during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Keane)

Dale Jr. passionate about NASCAR collecting

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Driver Kurt Busch, right, talks to a crew member, center, and team owner Carl Haas, left, after dropping out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Busch emotional in collecting top rookie award

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Jimmie Johnson’s title defense is on after win

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Heeee’s Baaack! Johnson picks up Charlotte win

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Driver Kurt Busch sips on a drink as he talks to the media after dropping out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kurt Busch eager to try ‘The Double’ again

By DAN GELSTON and STEVE REED - Associated Press

Kurt Busch climbs into his car before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Keane)

Blown engine ends Busch’s ‘Double’ run

By DAN GELSTON and STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this photo taken on May 18, 2014, Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, sits next to his car as he waits for his turn to qualify during qualifications for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Montoya needed four races to get comfortable again in an Indy car. His feel has returned just in time for the Indianapolis 500, the race he won in 2000. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

JPM: “I have a really good shot at winning” Indy

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press