Column: NASCAR has wild first 48 hours of Speedweeks

The main event is still a week away, but NASCAR got a strong setup from its first weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

Erik Jones wins crash-fest at Daytona to open NASCAR season

Jones crossed the finish line in a Toyota with a crumpled hood after a huge push from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate and defending Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

NASCAR to change NASCAR Hall of Fame induction process

NASCAR on Wednesday announced changes to its NASCAR Hall of Fame nomination and induction processes, including reducing the annual number of inductees from five to three and splitting potential nominees into two ballots.

Change looming as NASCAR season arrives with Daytona 500

Drivers will return to the track at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday and the season-opening Daytona 500 is Feb. 16.

Stewart headlines celebratory night for Joe Gibbs Racing

Tony Stewart was one of five inductees Friday night into the 11th class of NASCAR's Hall of Fame -- a group that is essentially a celebration of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56 following battle with colon cancer

John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing's most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day, has died. He was 56 and had spent the last three years battling colon cancer.

Kyle Busch has 2 NASCAR titles and an eye on at least 5 more

When his career is over, Kyle Busch wants just one ring to encapsulate his accomplishments. He insists he will close his career alongside greats Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson.  But he doesn't have seven Cup Series titles. 

NASCAR changes rules to try to improve short-track racing

NASCAR teams will now use a separate rules package at Bristol, Dover, Martinsville, New Hampshire, Phoenix, Richmond, the Charlotte Roval, Sonoma and Watkins Glen.

Kyle Busch brings the Rowdy show to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

Kyle Busch stepped out of his comfort zone at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, pulling on a white helmet adorned with his nickname “Rowdy” and climbing into a Lexus RC-F to test for the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Darius Rucker to perform pre-race concert before Daytona 500

Track president Chip Wile says Rucker’s appeal “is massive, encompassing fans of both rock and country music, making him a perfect fit for fans” at Daytona.

NASCAR punishes 4 teams for tampering with season finale

Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said four teams were docked 50 points from the 2019 team owner standings.

Magic of Lights returns to Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway is all decorated for the holidays. Magic of Lights, the popular drive-through light show is now open for seasonal visitors.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. named honorary starter for Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be the honorary starter for the 2020 Daytona 500, making him part of the pre-race ceremonies for the third consecutive year.

Logano can't defend NASCAR title after mystery slide

Joey Logano's promising start to the afternoon fell apart with a slow, helpless slide though the field at ISM Raceway.

Allgaier wins at Phoenix to race for Xfinity championship

Justin Allgaier raced to his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the season Saturday at ISM Raceway to advance to the championship finale.

Intentional cautions take spotlight in NASCAR playoffs

There's two spots left to claim in next week's title-deciding race and six drivers jockeying for the position and an added wrinkle headed into Sunday at ISM Raceway outside Phoenix is a brewing controversy over drivers deliberately spinning the last two weeks and altering the outcome of others' races.