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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Cars race during the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Should the seasons start and end earlier?

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin’s most recent comments about Chase Elliott scream ignorance yet again

NASCAR: Brian France’s behavior proves what many fans don’t want to hear

NASCAR: Brian France makes headlines at Champions Banquet

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 22: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #83 E.J. Wade Construction Toyota, and BK Racing owner Ron Devine speak with media before a practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 22, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

NASCAR: BK Racing announces new investors for 2018 season

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with teammates after he won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Way-too-early 2018 playoff predictions

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30: NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett (L) and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. share a moment during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series awards at Wynn Las Vegas on November 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Most Popular Driver Award for 15th consecutive season

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, drives during the NASCAR Victory Lap Fueled by Sunoco on November 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Kurt Busch shows little concern over not yet having ride in 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks on stage during the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on November 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. named 2018 Daytona 500 Grand Marshal

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 10: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Little Hug Ford, assists Jamie Little (R) with the Fox Sports broadcast during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 10, 2017 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Fox Sports announces 2018 season broadcast teams

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, poses with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship trophy after winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Time to say goodbye to stage racing — and hello to what?

LOUDON, NH - JULY 15: Vinnie Miller, driver of the #41 Master Mfg. Inc Toyota, looks on before the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East United Site Services 70 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 15, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Vinnie Miller to join JD Motorsports in 2018

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One/DC Solar Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Kyle Larson gets new primary sponsor for 2018

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, celebrates with teammates after his final cup series race, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. shoots down Dancing with the Stars rumors

LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: Ryan Sieg drives the #83 BK Racing Graphics Toyota through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Charter drama engulfs BK Racing and Front Row Motorsports

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Way-too-early 2018 Driver Power Rankings

STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT - APRIL 25: A Whelen Modiefied Tour flag flies in the garage area during practice for the NAPA Spring Sizzler 200 at Stafford Motor Speedway on April 26, 2015 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2018 Whelen Modified Tour schedule unveiled

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 08: Timmy Hill, driver of the #13 OCR Gaz Bar Dodge, practices for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: MBM Motorsports announces early 2018 plans

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Post-Season Driver Grades

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Post-Season Team Grades

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: New limitations placed on team crews for 2018

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Ray Black Jr, driver of the #07 Scuba Life Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR XFINITY Series PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Ray Black Jr. to run for Cup Rookie of the Year in 2018

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Martin Truex Jr.’s championship proves anything is possible

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Final 2017 Driver Power Rankings – Martin Truex Jr. goes out on top

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Final 2017 Team Power Rankings – Furniture Row Racing goes out on top

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the

NASCAR Cup Series: Thanksgiving-themed playoff awards

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

NASCAR: Roush Fenway Racing adds Xfinity development team

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Aspen Dental Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Danica Patrick joining NBC Sports in 2018?