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Head-and-neck restraints and soft walls top list of NASCAR's biggest safety improvements

To mark NASCARโ€™s 75th season, The Associated Press interviewed 12 key contributors to the industry on multiple topics.

Kevin Harvick makes a last run at Michigan, aiming to secure spot in NASCAR playoffs

Kevin Harvick has fond memories of Michigan International Speedway, where he won for the sixth time last summer.

Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections

Jimmie Johnson and former crew chief Chad Knaus, who combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships, have been selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Frankie Muniz of 'Malcolm in the Middle' out front in racing

Frankie Muniz has long been known for his starring role on the Fox sitcom โ€œMalcolm in the Middle.โ€.

Harvick goes for win No. 10 at Phoenix in final Cup season

Kevin Harvick has had a big share of his best Cup moments at Phoenix Raceway.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history

Ricky Stenhouse Jr_ won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of โ€œThe Great American Race.โ€.

1979 Daytona 500 picked as NASCAR's most memorable race

To mark NASCARโ€™s 75th season, The Associated Press interviewed 12 key contributors to the industry on multiple topics.

Harvick: 'It's just time,' racer says of 2023 final season

Kevin Harvick tells The Associated Press that 2023 will be his final season racing in NASCAR.

Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 is final season by Daytona

Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 will be his final NASCAR season before he goes to Daytona in February.

Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

Jimmie Johnsonโ€™s NASCAR retirement and IndyCar experiment lasted all of two seasons.

Chastain's video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR

Ross Chastainโ€™s video game-inspired ride along the wall at Martinsville carried him across the finish line, into the NASCAR championship finale and around the world.

Gragson gets Xfinity finale berth with first Homestead win

Noah Gragson gave JR Motorsports two drivers in the Xfinity Series championship finale with his win at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Concussed NASCAR champion Kurt Busch to step away from sport

NASCAR champion Kurt Busch says he won't be back for the rest of the season because of a concussion and also will not compete full-time in 2023.

Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Christopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.

Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023

Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCARโ€™s only active multiple Cup champion.

Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

Scott Dixon knows IndyCarโ€™s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500.

Kyle Busch still seeking on-track success, job for 2023

It didnโ€™t seem much could still go wrong this year for Kyle Busch until his engine blew with 22 laps remaining in NASCARโ€™s opening playoff race.

McLaren and Ricciardo to split ahead of 2023 after buyout

Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren will split at the end of the Formula One season after a buyout was negotiated with the Australian on the final year of his contract.

Column: Harvick seizes momentum ahead of NASCAR playoffs

Kevin Harvick has surged into title contention with a two-race winning streak that has revived the 2014 NASCAR champion.

Column: Reddick win shows RCR can overcome internal turmoil

There was no masking Richard Childressโ€™ anger when he learned that star driver Tyler Reddick was leaving his race team.

Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

Kyle Busch is getting antsy about not having a contract next season.

Elliott holds off LaJoie, giving Georgian 1st Atlanta win

Chase Elliott got by Corey LaJoie with just under two laps to go and crossed the finish line under yellow after a block sent LaJoie crashing into the wall.

NASCAR penalizes Gragson for intentional Road America crash

NASCAR has penalized Noah Gragson for a deliberate and dangerous crash he caused in the Xfinity Series race at Road America.

Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

Alex Bowman felt he underperformed last year when NASCAR brought the Cup Series back to the Nashville area for the first time in 37 years.

Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck

Denny Hamlin has warned Ross Chastain that there's still some retribution due after the eighth-generation watermelon farmer wrecked him in Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Joey Logano beats Kyle Busch in overtime at Gateway

Joey Logano jockeyed for the lead with Kyle Busch in overtime, got around him for good just before the white flag flew and cruised to the victory Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

Kyle Larson is hoping a return to victory lane at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday might propel him to a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

The All-Stars during qualifying Saturday night were the pit crew members for Kyle Busch.

Allgaier ends skid, gives JRM its 3rd straight in Xfinity

Justin Allgaier put JR Motorsports in victory lane for the third consecutive week in the Xfinity Series by winning at Darlington Raceway.

Kenseth, McGriff and Shelmerdine join NASCAR Hall of Fame

Drivers Matt Kenseth and Hershel McGriff and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine have been selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Busch uncertain about future during JGR sponsorship search

Kyle Busch is uncertain about his future with both Joe Gibbs Racing and in NASCAR.

Ty Gibbs wins races but is viewed as NASCAR's newest villain

Ty Gibbs is in his first full season of Xfinity Series racing and has quickly built a reputation as NASCAR's newest villain.

Kyle Busch steadily cementing a Hall of Fame NASCAR career

Kyle Busch won at Bristol Motor Speedway over the weekend to tie Richard Petty for at least one victory in 18 consecutive seasons.

Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crash

Kyle Busch slipped past the spinning cars of Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe to steal his first Cup win of the season Sunday night on slick, wet, dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway.

Briscoe races to first Cup win, pulls away late in Phoenix

Chase Briscoe raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory, executing two great restarts over the final 20 laps to pull away from Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins his father in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the most popular race car drivers in history, has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, joining his late father.

NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola to retire at end of 2022 season

NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family.

On again, off again: Johnson & Knaus relationship now solid

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus won a record-tying seven NASCAR championships over a successful 17-year partnership.

NASCAR's Bowman drives on, shrugs off Hamlin 'hack' label

Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin from the lead with six laps remaining at Martinsville Speedway and then went on to win his fourth race of the season.

Kyle Larson wins on 17th anniversary of Hendrick plane crash

Kyle Larson wins on 17th anniversary of Hendrick plane crash

Kyle Larson drove to his ninth victory of the season and most meaningful to date in his new job with Hendrick Motorsports.

Ricciardo rips laps in "hero" Earnhardt's classic No. 3

Ricciardo rips laps in "hero" Earnhardt's classic No. 3

Daniel Ricciardo lived his childhood dream at the Circuit of the Americas when he turned a few laps and spun some donuts in the late Dale Earnhardt's 1984 No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Harvick out to stop earliest playoff elimination of career

Harvick out to stop earliest playoff elimination of career

Kevin Harvick has never been knocked out of the playoffs in the second round since NASCAR introduced the format in 2014.

Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

The Mets and Yankees held a Subway Series game on Sept. 11 for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, as stadiumโ€™s around the country paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 killed in the terrorist attacks.

Indy's road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers

Indy's road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers

NASCAR drivers got their first laps on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course in practice โ€” and it opened to mixed reviews.

Indianapolis in action: IndyCar, NASCAR tripleheader weekend

Indianapolis in action: IndyCar, NASCAR tripleheader weekend

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be the busiest track in motorsports this weekend.

IndyCar's Nashville invasion takes winding road through city

IndyCar's Nashville invasion takes winding road through city

IndyCar is ready for its debut race through Nashville's city streets.

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022

IndyCar rookie Jimmie Johnson is hopeful of testing in August at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in the Indianapolis 500 in 2022.

High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race

High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race

Pocono Raceway is set to hold the first CBD-titled NASCAR race.

'Iron Man' racer, NASCAR champion Jack Ingram dies at 84

'Iron Man' racer, NASCAR champion Jack Ingram dies at 84

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jack Ingram has died at the age of 84.

Bowman parks 48 in familiar spot in victory lane at Dover

Bowman parks 48 in familiar spot in victory lane at Dover

Alex Bowman won the the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway to led Hendrick Motorsports to a 1-2-3-4 finish.

Allgaier holds off teammate to take Darlington Xfinity race

Allgaier holds off teammate to take Darlington Xfinity race

Justin Allgaier held off JR Motorsports teammate Josh Berry in overtime to win the Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

Jimmie Johnson will make his Indianapolis 500 debut this season but in the television booth and not on the racetrack.

Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

Brad Keselowski did it exactly right this time and finally got that last-lap victory, winning in overtime Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

Scott Dixon seeks motorsports milestone 7th championship

Scott Dixon seeks motorsports milestone 7th championship

Scott Dixon opens the IndyCar season in search of the motorsports milestone mark of seven championships.

The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end

The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end

Racers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ€“ The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallaceโ€™s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

Party in a pandemic: NASCAR fans power through at Daytona

Party in a pandemic: NASCAR fans power through at Daytona

Bubba Wallace makes a pit stop during the second of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wallace finished in second place. They came to soak in the Daytona 500 atmosphere, or whatever they found among the campers killing time with games of cornhole and flip cup. AdMark Minadeo of Boca Raton was attending his ninth Daytona 500 and bought a motorhome for Speedweeks. The mood is in stark contrast to last year when NASCAR fans were revved for then-President Donald Trumpโ€™s visit. The majority had never been to a NASCAR race.

Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory

Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory

He instead points to a pair of Southern 500 trophies, a Bristol night race victory, three road course wins, six at Pocono and the big daddy of them all, the Daytona 500. AdWith only three practice sessions and the 150-mile Duel qualifying races, there is no clear indication who has cars capable of winning the Daytona 500. Chase Elliott is the reigning series champion but hasn't had enough time to show if he's a contender for his first Daytona 500 victory. Austin Dillon won the second duel, setting him up for a possible second Daytona 500 victory on the 20th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death. โ€œI felt like a mouse trying to find the cheese,โ€ Hamlin said of trying to get to to the traditional ring ceremony for last year's Daytona 500 victory.

Lasting legacy: Earnhardtโ€™s death saved lives, forced change

Lasting legacy: Earnhardtโ€™s death saved lives, forced change

But losing Earnhardt forced the stock car series to confront safety issues it had been slow to even acknowledge, let alone address. The dramatic upgrades since have saved multiple lives โ€” NASCAR hasn't suffered a racing death in its three national series since โ€” and are the hallmark of Earnhardtโ€™s legacy. Earnhardt's death changed everything. But Earnhardt Jr. feuded with his fatherโ€™s widow and moved to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008. He realizes Earnhardtโ€™s death saved his life.

AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

โ€œI guess someone got into Dale because Dale got into me and then we went up,โ€ Schrader said. Weโ€™ve lost Dale Earnhardt,โ€ Helton said. The death of Earnhardt left NASCAR reeling in the wake of a 2000 season in which three of its young stars were killed in separate accidents. All three died of the same type of head injuries that apparently killed Earnhardt. โ€œThe only reason I won this race is Dale Earnhardt,โ€ Waltrip said.

NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs

NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs

NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert featuring country music star Luke Combs. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ€“ NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert โ€” the first big performance at a track during the pandemic โ€” featuring country music star Luke Combs. Born in Charlotte but raised in Asheville, Combs made NASCAR races a weekly viewing staple alongside his grandfather. โ€œIf you wouldโ€™ve told me back then that Iโ€™d be performing at the Daytona 500 one day, I wouldnโ€™t have believed you,โ€ said Combs, a longtime fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Live music is a way for us to be able to disconnect from everything else, and just be there in the moment,โ€ Combs said.

Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson

Alex Bowman shuffled to the No. 48 to replace Jimmie Johnson

The most coveted seat in NASCAR went to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ€“ The most coveted seat in NASCAR belongs to Alex Bowman in a Hendrick Motorsports lineup shuffle to replace seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson in the iconic No. Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives, who won five championships with Johnson as his engineer, will move from the No. โ€œEvery season, Alex gets better. โ€œHe earned his way into the 88 car through hard work and dedication and doing the stuff nobody else wanted to do," Johnson said.

Jimmie Johnson teams with Ganassi on 2-year IndyCar program

Jimmie Johnson teams with Ganassi on 2-year IndyCar program

FILE - In this image provided by Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc., seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson poses with an IndyCar during testing with Chip Ganassi Racing on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. Jimmie Johnson will transition from NASCAR to IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in a partnership that could pair two of the most dominant drivers of this generation on one team. (Jimmie Johnson Racing II, Inc. via AP, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. Jimmie Johnson will transition from NASCAR to IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in a partnership that could pair two of the most dominant drivers of this generation on one team. If funding is secured, Johnson would be teammates with five-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon. Both were instrumental in piquing Johnson's interest in IndyCar and Dixon assisted Johnson at the July test.

NASCAR drivers cautious of COVID-19 as playoffs begin

NASCAR drivers cautious of COVID-19 as playoffs begin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR has decided it will not grant COVID-19 relief during the playoffs, meaning a positive coronavirus test will end a driver's championship bid. The playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina without a safety net for the 16 participants during the pandemic. Jimmie Johnson and Austin Dillon both missed one race during the season following a positive COVID-19 test and earned zero points. NASCAR made no changes for the 10-race playoff series, so missing a race would would effectively end a driver's championship chances. Johnson was not suffering symptoms but was tested after his wife received a positive test; Dillon was experiencing mild symptoms.

Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

Denny Hamlin downright dominant as NASCAR season pushes on

In fact, team owner Joe Gibbs and crew chief Chris Gabehart didn't even mention the season-ending race at Homestead. He gave me a list of probably six guys in history that won X number of races. That's the number he hit Thursday night at Kansas Speedway, where he led four times for a race-high 57 laps. The win broke a tie with Kevin Harvick for the most this season and gave Hamlin at least five for the second straight year. 11 team and Hamlin, who was coming off his first winless season since his 2005 rookie year.

Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

After allowing a small number of fans into races in Florida and Alabama, none will be allowed at this weekend's races at Pocono. The absence stings a bit more this season for a track that first held a Cup race in 1974. Pocono is the site of a Cup Series twin bill, with one race on Saturday, one on Sunday, and the second race comes with a twist. Igdalsky, who said he did not have to lay off or furlough any Pocono employees, never considered asking to move the race weekend in hopes of accommodating fans later. It will be a busy weekend: After an ARCA race Friday, the Truck Series and Cup race were set for Saturday and the Xfinity Series was scheduled Sunday ahead of the second Cup race.

Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class

Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class

Longtime fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be the marquee name on NASCAR's 2021 Hall of Fame class, to be announced Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)All Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed was a chance to prove he could win in stock cars. Now the longtime fan favorite and two-time Daytona 500 winner will join his famous, late father in NASCAR's Hall of Fame after being selected as one of three members of the 2021 class. Earnhardt Jr. received 76% of the votes in his first appearance on the ballot. Stefanik will be enshrined with Earnhardt in the smallest Hall of Fame class in NASCAR history.

Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Chase Briscoe lost much of his team and got a win for them. Its just a testament to our team, Briscoe said. With 15 laps to go, it was basically down to a two-car race: Gragson was leading, about 2 1/2 seconds ahead of Briscoe. Gragson never had control of the race again, and Briscoe wound up in victory lane. That was a team win, for sure, Briscoe said.

Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Briscoe finds a way, wins Xfinity race at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Chase Briscoe lost much of his team and got a win for them. Its just a testament to our team, Briscoe said. With 15 laps to go, it was basically down to a two-car race: Gragson was leading, about 2 1/2 seconds ahead of Briscoe. Gragson never had control of the race again, and Briscoe wound up in victory lane. That was a team win, for sure, Briscoe said.

Earnhardt returns; Burton wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Earnhardt returns; Burton wins Xfinity race at Homestead

Burton, Gragson and Austin Cindric were three-wide going into that last lap, and it was Burton the 19-year-old son of former Cup star Jeff Burton, who wound up in front in a wild finish. I love you.Cindric was second and Gragson third, two spots ahead of Earnhardt part of his cars JR Motorsports ownership. It was Earnhardts third Xfinity Series appearance since retiring as a full-time Cup Series driver in 2017. Hed also raced there five times in the Xfinity Series, placing second in 1999 for his best finish. The Xfinity cars are back on the track Sunday before the Cup Series race at Homestead.

Junior to savor Homestead again, but virus upends routine

Junior to savor Homestead again, but virus upends routine

Hell change into driver gear, hop into his race car about 10 minutes before the flag drops and, without the benefit of any practice, hope for the best. Im experiencing this for the first time, Earnhardt Jr. said on his podcast this week. Once that engine fires up, things should seem normal again for Earnhardt Jr., who will take to the Homestead track Saturday for the first time since his NASCAR Cup Series career ended. Hes in the field for one of the two Xfinity Series races at Homestead this weekend, his third start in an Xfinity car since retiring. But on Saturday, the only fans watching Earnhardt Jr. in the No.

NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

The governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death. Our country must do better.A black NASCAR official took a knee along pit road, mimicking a gesture used by protesters in tribute to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The time is now to listen, to understand and to stand against racism and racial injustice, Phelps said. After Phelps spoke to the NASCAR drivers, they observed a 30-second moment of silence. ___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com___More AP NASCAR: https://apnews.com/NASCAR and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Harvick cruises with another dominant performance in Atlanta

Harvick cruises with another dominant performance in Atlanta

Harvick came into the day having led 1,138 laps on the 1.54-mile Atlanta trioval, far more than any other driver in the 40-car field. Harvick now has three victories in Atlanta, following up his triumphs in 2001 and 2018. I love to win here.On a reverse victory lap, Harvick held three fingers outside his car, a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt. A few weeks later, Harvick captured his first Cup victory in Atlanta. During the shutdown, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson was fired after casually uttering a racial slur while competing in a video racing game.

NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

At the end of the day, theres a lot to talk about. When you sit down and listen, you realize theres a lot of injustices taking place across a broad spectrum. "But it's still an emotional and special moment to go back to tracks for what could be the final time." Johnson acknowledged that taking a stand against racism and police brutality could spark a backlash from some NASCAR fans. Im still trying to find that voice, but Im being pulled this way more than I have other times.

Gragson wiggles past Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Bristol

Gragson wiggles past Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. Noah Gragson squeezed past JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining, a move that caused Allgaier to crash, and Gragson held on at Bristol Motor Speedway for his second win of the season. His victory Monday night was set up by a caution with 13 laps remaining that wiped away Allgaier's lead. The Chevrolet teammates lined up side-by-side for the restart with seven laps remaining but Allgaier cleared him on the restart. I really apologize to Justin and the (number) 7 team, thats not how I want to race, Gragson said. I was terrible here in trucks and Xfinity, Gragson said.

Drivers processing the dangers of racing after Newman crash

Drivers processing the dangers of racing after Newman crash

(AP Photo/John Raoux)LAS VEGAS, Nev. โ€“ NASCAR rolled west this week, shifting from the Daytona 500 to Las Vegas Motor Speedway without Ryan Newman. I canโ€™t wait to have Rocketman Ryan Newman back at the track racing as hard as ever.โ€Ross Chastain will drive the No. The not knowing was difficult for a generation of drivers who have been fortunate to avoid the inherent danger of auto racing. Dillon recalled racing a week after his 2015 crash at Daytona. Itโ€™s part of what we do as race car drivers and I think thatโ€™s why people come watch us.

Blaney's attempted push of Newman led to violent crash

Blaney's attempted push of Newman led to violent crash

When Ryan Blaney pushed fellow Ford driver Ryan Newman in the final lap of the Daytona 500, it was something both men have done hundreds of times on superspeedways. Then Newman's car angled back into traffic, creating the most violent and frightening wreck at Daytona since the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001. โ€œWe pushed Newman there to the lead and then we got a push from (Hamlin). Newmanโ€™s car again landed on its roof and skidded past the finish line to a stop, spewing sparks and fuel that caused a fire. A car running alone in the pack without a drafting partner is often shuffled back in the field.

Johnson fails to finish following wreck in final Daytona 500

Johnson fails to finish following wreck in final Daytona 500

Johnson was collected in a late-race wreck at the Daytona 500, and his #OneFinalTime kickoff in the final full season of his NASCAR career ended with a 35th-place finish. Dressed in khakis and a black polo shirt, Johnson surveyed the empty track, where hours later he would make his expected final Daytona 500 start. Hootie and the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker said he wanted to play the pre-race concert because it was Johnson's final Daytona 500. His daughters hugged him, whispered advice and didn't want dad to go before the finished his final ride at Daytona. "The prerace stuff, the rainout, staying occupied today, there was a lot of wait in the activities outside of the car," Johnson said.

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