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Edgar Thompson: Happy 75th anniversary, NASCAR, and thanks for the memories

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Erik Jones is a student of history who has carved out a modest slice during his NASCAR career.

Orlando Sentinel

Dale Earnhardt’s popular Daytona 500 win resonates 25 years later

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. was The Intimidator, the driver who defiantly wore the black hat and did not give an inch on the asphalt.

Orlando Sentinel

Jimmie Johnson just can't quit NASCAR. Why the 7-time Cup champ is back at Daytona.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As retirements go, Jimmie Johnson's hiatus from NASCAR could best be compared to the dating rationalization, "We were on a break."

Los Angeles Times

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What's new in NASCAR this season heading into the Daytona 500?

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…

Los Angeles Times

Richard Petty relives first Daytona 500 in 1959 as NASCAR begins milestone year

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.

Tribune News Service

Bruce Mosley "jumped" at chance to lead Legacy Motor Club

Legacy Motor Club confirmed the addition of new executive Bruce Mosley, who will become the organization’s new president of business operations.

Motorsport

Richard Petty’s NASCAR team changes its name again ahead of new season

The race team with Richard Petty as its ambassador will no longer bear The King’s name.

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Johnson's ownership role fosters Petty GMS leadership changes

Prior to the start of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, Petty GMS Motorsports is undergoing a shakeup of its leadership structure.

Motorsport

NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson buys ownership stake in Petty GMS, will race in 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two of the best NASCAR drivers of all time are teaming up.

Tribune News Service

Jimmie Johnson is back in NASCAR, now as a co-owner, part-time driver starting with 2023 Daytona 500

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson to Join Petty GMS As Co-Owner

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

Sports Illustrated

Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR Cup as Petty GMS owner, driver

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.

Autosport

Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR in driver/ownership role

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.

Motorsport

Erik Jones won’t call Cup Series win at Darlington ‘redemption,’ but it felt like it

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

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NASCAR Cup Darlington: Jones beats playoff contenders to shock win

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.

Motorsport

Erik Jones pulls off playoff surprise with Darlington Cup win

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.

Orlando Sentinel

NASCAR star Kyle Busch enters Coke Zero Sugar 400 seeking better luck at Daytona

Ever since he arrived as a 19-year-old phenom driving in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, Kyle Busch has been difficult to keep up with on the track or in the record books.

Tribune News Service

Kyle Petty, born into NASCAR royalty, writes about life with ‘The King,’ son’s death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “We’ll never get outta here alive.”

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Kyle Petty's TV show features Chipper Jones, Herschel Walker, Ric Flair

Kyle Petty, as the son of famous NASCAR driver Richard Petty and hugely successful in his own right, has pulled a Jerry Seinfeld and created a TV show that allows him to interview some of his favorite athletes and musicians.

Tribune News Service

Alex Andrejev: NASCAR should do another dirt race, but not at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Drivers were peppered with the question all weekend as NASCAR attempted its grand Bristol dirt experiment for the second straight year, this time at night on Easter, long considered a not-to-be-raced-on holiday.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Here's What James Harden and Ben Simmons Are Saying

The two superstars spoke for the first time since being traded last week.

Sports Illustrated

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Headlines 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class

As he joins his dad, they become the seventh father-son duo enshrined in the Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Lee and Richard Petty.

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