NASCAR Cup Series

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Throwback Toyota, races Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 02, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR’s free agent class of 2021 is absolutely loaded

NASCAR: What to watch for in 2021 Silly Season

Who was NASCAR’s most improved driver in 2019?

NASCAR Cup Series: Where will Kyle Larson end up in 2021?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Schluter Systems Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 13, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Silly Season focus shifts after Corey LaJoie confirmation

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 31: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, leads William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta/Primeline Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on March 31, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: How Hendrick can get creative with Jimmie Johnson’s replacement

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 CorvetteParts.net Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Corey LaJoie to return to Go Fas Racing in 2020

BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 10: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, exits pit row in front of the pack during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 10, 2019 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NASCAR: The remaining key puzzle pieces to Silly Season

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Preece, driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 08, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: JTG Daugherty Racing alter 2020 lineup

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, walks through the fans during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Jimmie Johnson could return in 2021

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, pose for a photo opportunity prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Should NASCAR get rid of the playoffs?

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 4 teams manipulated the results of the season finale

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Landon Cassill, driver of the #00 StarCom Fiber Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 08, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Quin Houff to drive for StarCom Racing in 2020

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 08, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Who is on Hendrick’s radar to replace Jimmie Johnson?

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 Procore Toyota, leads the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2010s decade wins list

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, prepares to start during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: The harsh reality for Denny Hamlin

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, leads Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2007 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

NASCAR Cup Series: How the playoffs have altered history

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 and the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2016 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2010s decade breaks championship record

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet, pose for a photo with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series trophy to start the playoffs following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: A new era is on the horizon for Hendrick Motorsports

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 04: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, walks to his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 04, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: From ‘big news’ to ‘big news’, Jimmie Johnson to go out on his own time

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 replacement candidates for Jimmie Johnson in 2021

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Without stages, who would have been 2019 champion?

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Without playoffs, who would have been 2019 champion?

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, leads a pace lap prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 07, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Change to Beyond the Flag power rankings for 2020

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Bluegreen Vacations Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 08, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Several Silly Season announcements still looming

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 09, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR drivers react to Jimmie Johnson’s retirement announcement

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, prepares during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway on November 09, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M and M's Toyota (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2nd title provides vindication, cemented legacy for Kyle Busch