Denny Hamlin remained upbeat Friday despite a tough early run at Richmond Raceway. He'll start Saturday's race fourth.
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Jimmie Johnson is in a rare extended winless streak, which he will try to end Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. He's staying positive as he and the Hendrick family search for more speed.
Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 18 Yacco Toyota for the French team RDV Competition. He made his European debut last year.
Jimmie Johnson is ready to change the conversation around him for the rest of 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season. The next two races, at Texas and Bristol, will give him great opportunities to do just that.
Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch and the other drivers who got their start out west love coming back home and putting on a show for their supporters.
How far can Darrell Wallace Jr. and his team go after creating momentum with a momentous second-place finish in the 2018 Daytona 500?
Danica Patrick's final NASCAR race ends midway through the 2018 Daytona 500. "It just wasn't meant to be today," says Patrick, who received an ovation from fans beforehand.
Ryan Blaney won the second Can-Am Duel at Daytona on Thursday with a big assist from his best bud, Darrell Wallace Jr. The two drivers may get to do something similar in the 500.
Alex Bowman is making people remember his name with his driving. The youngster who's replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 car will start the 2018 Daytona 500 on the pole.
NASCAR drivers Cole Custer, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe and Ty Majeski, none older than 23, are getting valuable seat time and together time at the World's Center of Racing.
