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Noah Gragson, right, talks to Corey LaJoie after a practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to undisclosed activity on social media. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Suspended Noah Gragson asks for release from contract with Legacy Motor Club

Associated Press

Denny Hamlin, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Denny Hamlin courts controversy, counts victories at Pocono after milestone 50th win in Cup

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Hamlin gets his record seventh victory at Pocono, 50th of his NASCAR Cup Series career

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt of Mooresville, N.C., gestures to the crowd from after winning the Brickyard 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 5, 1995. To mark NASCAR’s 75th season, The Associated Press interviewed 12 key contributors to the industry on multiple topics. According to the survey, Dale Earnhardt's death in the 2001 Daytona 500 was picked as NASCAR's most pivotal moment. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman, File)

Death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001 Daytona 500 picked as NASCAR’s most pivotal moment

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Kevin Harvick (4) sits beside his car before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Harvick tries to end NASCAR winless drought at New Hampshire race postponed by rain

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Martin Truex Jr. looks on prior to the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. The 43-year-old Martin Truex Jr. has yet to make a decision -- at least, publicly -- on if he’ll return for another season at Joe Gibbs Racing or hang up the helmet and end a career that included the 2017 NASCAR championship.(AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File) **FILE**

Martin Truex Jr. is undecided on retirement or another NASCAR season for Joe Gibbs Racing

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Ross Chastain, holding flag, celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, late Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Busch Light signs multiyear deal with Trackhouse Racing to sponsor Ross Chastain

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Drivers Aric Almirola (10) and Joey Logano (22) lead during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race for 4th win of season

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

NASCAR thinking big after exciting finish to Cup Series’ 1st street race in its 75th season

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Todd Gilliland and Michael McDowell drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NASCAR Cup Series drivers praise setting for 1st street race in downtown Chicago

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

NASCAR Cup Series driver Cody Ware drives during qualifying for the Grant Park 220 NASCAR Cup Series Race Saturday, July 1, 2023, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Heavy rains flood Chicago roads and force NASCAR to cut short a downtown street race

Associated Press

FILE - Jimmie Johnson poses with his wife Chandra Janway in victory lane after his win in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 4, 2012. Police in Muskogee, Okla., confirmed Tuesday, June 27, 2023, that they are investigating the deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson as an apparent murder-suicide. A representative for Johnson confirmed the three are the parents and nephew of Johnson's wife, Chandra Janway. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)

NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma

Associated Press

Construction continues on South Columbus Drive on Monday, June 26, 2023, for the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune via AP)

NASCAR brings its 75th season to Chicago for the first street race in Cup Series history

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Drivers compete during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race under the lights, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville, Bristol working to give NASCAR a historic racing option in Music City

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Chase Elliott (9) looks on prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. Elliott prefers to view a very challenging season as opportunity, not pressure. The 2022 Cup Series champ who won last year's regular season title sits 27th in the points standings as NASCAR returns from the lone break in the 38-race season. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Elliott views pressure to make NASCAR playoffs as opportunity

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp talks about his experiences in his 11 years in the sport, Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Sparta, Ky. Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp is retiring after a nearly two-decade NASCAR career. Tharp and NASCAR announced his decision to leave after this season on Thursday, June 15, 2023.(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp retiring at end of season

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

The No. 24 Chevrolet sits on display outside its garage Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Le Mans, France. The stock car is entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a collaboration between NASCAR, Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports and Goodyear. On Tuesday, the Hendrick pit crew won its class in the pit crew competition. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer) **FILE**

Le Mans effort brought pride and joy to NASCAR industry

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon watches the closing laps of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate finishing 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Drivers prepare before taking part of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

‘Le Monster’ takes on Le Mans in NASCAR takeover of iconic race

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

A replica of NASCAR’s Garage 56 Hendrick Motorsports entry is displayed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Le Mans, France, Thursday, June 8, 2023. NASCAR has arrived at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and even though its a specialized entry that can't race for the win, just being part of the biggest endurance race in the world has the industry buzzing to be part of the global stage. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

NASCAR and its growling Next Gen car take over Le Mans, looking to make statement on a global stage

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press