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NASCAR continues its unique position in the sports landscape Sunday when it holds its biggest event at the beginning, rather than the end, of its season with the running of the 65th Daytona 500. Wait, you say, isn't this the 75th anniversary of NASCAR? Indeed, it is, but more on…

Richard Petty remembers stepping through the tunnel to the infield at Daytona International Speedway for the first time and feeling like the rookie he was.

Jimmie Johnson is returning to NASCAR: "I did not see this in my future."

The seven-time champion will also return to the grid with a limited schedule.

Jimmie Johnson will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023 as an owner-driver, after the seven-time champion agreed a deal to buy into the Petty GMS Racing outfit.

Jimmie Johnson will return to NASCAR in 2023 in an ownership role at Petty GMS Motorsports. He will also compete in select Cup Series events as a driver.

DARLINGTON, S.C. — No one who celebrated at Victory Lane on Sunday night would call this “redemption” for Erik Jones.

Erik Jones scored his first victory of the 2022 NASCAR Cup season in the Southern 500 as the playoffs got underway at Darlington, fending off leading title chaser Denny Hamlin.

In a night filled with surprises, Erik Jones provided the biggest – playing playoff spoiler and winning Sunday night’s Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.