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Erik Jones wins 1st Cup pole in critical Bristol race

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) Erik Jones’ timing was perfect for first career pole in the NASCAR Cup Series – at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he’s fighting hard for a playoff position.

Keselowski closing truck team partly because of finances

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) Brad Keselowski is closing his truck series team at the end of the season, a decision that in part came down to him losing money on the venture.

JTG Daugherty signs Chris Buescher to contract extension

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) JTG Daugherty Racing has signed Chris Buescher to a multiyear contract extension to drive the No. 37 Chevrolet.

Kyle Busch overcome penalty to win Truck race at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) Kyle Busch overcame a pit-road speeding penalty to win the Camping World Truck Series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for his 178th victory in NASCAR’s top three series.

John Andretti begins new round of chemotherapy treatment

John Andretti has started another round of chemotherapy.

Danica to race Darlington with paint scheme honoring Yates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Danica Patrick will honor NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Robert Yates at NASCAR’s throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500.

Larson's whirlwind weekend turned into quite a success

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) Kyle Larson drove in a prestigious sprint car event in Iowa on Saturday, then made it back to Michigan in time to win Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race.

NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson turns lens on race, personal life

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Armed with her Canon 1DX Mark II camera, Liz Kreutz felt like her heart was in her throat as Jimmie Johnson inched the Chevy Suburban toward the Homestead track wall as if he was racing for the championship.

Chevrolet introduces Camaro ZL1 for 2018 NASCAR Cup Series

DETROIT (AP) Chevrolet has introduced a new car for next year’s NASCAR Cup Series – a Camaro ZL1.

Hendrick Motorsports, driver Kasey Kahne split after 6 years

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Hendrick Motorsports and driver Kasey Kahne have agreed to part ways after six years.

Brown takes over Top Fuel points lead with win at Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) Antron Brown raced to his fourth Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Antron Brown Wins Top Fuel Final at Seattle | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Antron Brown beats Terry McMillen in the Top Fuel final at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.

Kyle Busch wins pole for Cup race at Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) Kyle Busch has won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen International.

Watkins Glen notebook: Earnhardt Jr. needs to find more speed (Aug 5, 2017)

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Logano wins 3rd straight Xfinity pole at Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) Joey Logano has won the pole for the Xfinity race at Watkins Glen International.

NASCAR sets restrictions on low-tier races for Cup drivers

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) NASCAR has tightened the restrictions for 2018 on Cup drivers who want to drive in lower-tier race series.

Steve Torrence Wins Top Fuel Final at Sonoma | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Steve Torrence beats Antron Brown in the Top Fuel final at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

Son-uva Digger moonwalks to win Syracuse Freestyle | 2017 MONSTER JAM

Son-uva Digger does an incredible moonwalk to cap off his run and take home the Syracuse Freestyle win.

Hamilton happy to keep his word, after losing crucial points

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Lewis Hamilton was happy he kept his word, despite losing crucial points at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Kyle Busch wins pole for NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Kyle Busch won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway, one of only two tracks where he’s never won.

Heat gets to some drivers at sun-soaked Hungarian Grand Prix

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Daniel Ricciardo described Max Verstappen’s driving as ”amateur” after his Red Bull teammate knocked him out of the Hungarian Grand Prix, while two other drivers were involved in a post-race feud on Sunday.

Gibbs defends decision to suspend rival team crew members

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Joe Gibbs said he never considered disciplining Kyle Busch’s crew chief for his role in a confrontation with another team’s crew.

Vettel overcomes steering problem to win Hungarian GP

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel overcame steering difficulties to win a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his championship lead over rival Lewis Hamilton to 14 points heading into the summer break.

NASCAR debates restrictor-plate racing at Indy, other venues

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jeff Gordon liked what he saw at last weekend’s NASCAR’s Xfinity Series race.

Ryan Preece wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) Ryan Preece survived a green-white-checkered finish to win the NASCAR Xfinity race Saturday at Iowa Speedway for his first career victory.

Felipe Massa pulls out of Hungarian GP, replaced by Di Resta

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Brazilian driver Felipe Massa has pulled out of the Hungarian Grand Prix due to illness and will be replaced by reserve Paul di Resta for qualifying later Saturday and for Sunday’s race.

Ferrari's Vettel fastest in final practice for Hungarian GP

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time in the third and final practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix to boost Ferrari’s hopes ahead of qualifying later Saturday.

Scott Dixon seeks to build IndyCar lead at a favorite course

LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) A year ago, Scott Dixon came to one of his favorite courses and had one of the most trying weekends of his racing career.

Red Bull's Ricciardo best in 1st practice for Hungarian GP

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo posted the fastest time in the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday.

Ferrari agrees multi-year deal to supply Sauber F1 engines

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Ferrari has reached a multi-year agreement to become Sauber’s Formula One engine supplier.