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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Ross Chastain finally got to smash a watermelon for the first time this season Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Smashed the hopes of a bunch of playoff drivers trying to earn an automatic berth in the next round, too.

Motorsports icon Michael Andretti told The Associated Press on Sunday he's at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Aric Almirola crashed victory lane in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff opener Saturday at Kansas Speedway for his second victory of the season.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Chase Briscoe headed to the hospital on Friday when his wife, Marissa, started to feel contractions, and the driver of the No.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Christopher Bell won the pole on Saturday for the third straight NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, giving him the best possible starting position as he tries to advance through the second round of the playoffs.

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization while Andretti will stay on as a strategic advisor of the team he has led since 2002.

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization while Andretti will stay on as a strategic advisor of the team he has led since 2002.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Welcome to the Xfinity Series playoffs, Shane van Gisbergen. Now here’s a copy of how the system works, so study up.

Daniel Ricciardo, one of the most popular and likeable drivers on the Formula 1 grid, was released by Red Bull Racing on Thursday and will be replaced immediately by Liam Lawson.

Alexander Rossi on Wednesday was announced as the newest driver at Ed Carpenter Racing, which will be the third team in four years for the former Indianapolis 500 winner.