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Victor and villain: Denny Hamlin keeps winning despite new role as NASCAR's most polarizing driver

Victor and villain: Denny Hamlin keeps winning despite new role as NASCAR's most polarizing driver

Denny Hamlin was booed in celebration again. The Joe Gibbs Racing superstar, a driver whose 52 wins in the Cup Series rank as the 13th most in NASCAR history, heard another heaping of disapproval and contempt when he climbed from his No.
Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring

Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track.
Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney wins pole for Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway

Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney wins pole for Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway

Ryan Blaney has won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The reigning Cup Series champion covered the 0.533-mile concrete track in Bristol, Tennessee, in 15.356 seconds on Saturday. He edged Josh Berry for the No.
NASCAR's concrete coliseum is back to normal for Sunday's race at Bristol. Drivers welcome the move

NASCAR's concrete coliseum is back to normal for Sunday's race at Bristol. Drivers welcome the move

Bristol Motor Speedway has ditched the dirt and is back to being a concrete coliseum for its annual spring race. The famed short track added red clay each of the last three years for its first of two events.
The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy

The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It was 10 years after the death of their father that associates of filmmaker Laura Brownson brought her an article to read about the late Dan Wheldon. Standing below the monument on Dan Wheldon Way along the downtown St.
Former driver Massa says he's suing F1 and FIA over crash he claims cost him the 2008 title

Former driver Massa says he's suing F1 and FIA over crash he claims cost him the 2008 title

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former driver Felipe Massa said he's filed a lawsuit in London against auto racing governing body the FIA, series owner Formula One Management and Bernie Ecclestone to try and claim the 2008 title.
Column: Team Penske steps up for Captain when Roger Penske's leadership of IndyCar is questioned

Column: Team Penske steps up for Captain when Roger Penske's leadership of IndyCar is questioned

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — There’s no better message to send to critics than an absolute domination, which was the exact Team Penske response after rival team owners took aim at Roger Penske’s series leadership.
Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway

Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chevrolet dominated the start of the NASCAR Cup Series by claiming three straight wins, starting with William Byron's Daytona 500 victory.
Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix

Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Christopher Bell and the rest of Joe Gibbs Racing have been through more than their share of heartbreak in the desert. Owner Joe Gibbs' son, the team's vice chairman, died unexpectedly in Phoenix two years ago.
Newgarden and Team Penske dominate IndyCar season opener amid criticism of series leadership

Newgarden and Team Penske dominate IndyCar season opener amid criticism of series leadership

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Team Penske silenced recent criticism aimed at series leadership by dominating the IndyCar season-opening race with a Josef Newgarden win from the pole Sunday on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg.
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