NASCAR Cup Series

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Chase Elliott wins 2018 Hollywood Casino 400

NASCAR: Fernando Alonso competing in 2019 Daytona 500 not too far-fetched

NASCAR Cup Series: Joey Logano takes pole for 2018 Hollywood Casino 400

NASCAR Cup Series: Kyle Larson loses initial penalty appeal

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, spins on the backstretch during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Chip Ganassi Racing to appeal Kyle Larson’s penalty

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 SunEnergy1 Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GoBowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chase Elliott opens up about short tracks, playoff strategy and Rick Hendrick

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Ford Performance supervisor Patrick DiMarco talks racing and technology advantages

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, spins on the backstretch during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kyle Larson penalized after 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Halloween Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, lead the field to green during a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 22, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 Hollywood Casino 400 entry list

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, leads during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Power Rankings after 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, leads the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Team Power Rankings after 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR caution flags: Is Kurt Busch right?

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, walks to his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR responds to Kurt Busch’s post-Talladega criticism

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kurt Busch takes a shot at officials

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 18: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 18, 2018 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Only two round of 8 berths clinched

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Alex Bowman must win at Kansas to advance to round of 8

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Bacon for Life Ford, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture after 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Bacon for Life Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Aric Almirola wins 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 ARRIS Toyota, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Two key drivers still not signed for 2019

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kurt Busch takes pole for 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on October 6, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Why wasn’t Christopher Bell promoted to Leavine Family Racing?

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 17: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 WRL General Contractors Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2018 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Top 5 moments of Kasey Kahne’s career

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 29: Cars race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: What to watch for in the 2018 1000Bulbs.com 500

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 10: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #32 Zynga Poker Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway on March 10, 2018 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Matt DiBenedetto’s gamble pays off

JOLIET, IL - JUNE 30: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #32 Anest Iwata Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2018 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Matt DiBenedetto to drive for Leavine Family Racing in 2019

HAMPTON, GA - FEBRUARY 23: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Procore Habitat for Humanity Chevrolet, qualifies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Leavine Family Racing to form technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 10: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Procore Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 10, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Leavine Family Racing switching to Toyota for 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Procore Chevrolet, speaks with the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kasey Kahne announces his retirement