NASCAR Cup Series

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 09: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #72 Schluter-Systems Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway on March 9, 2018 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Corey LaJoie tipped to drive for Go Fas Racing in 2019

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NASCAR Cup Series: Confirmed, unconfirmed driver changes for 2019

NASCAR Cup Series: Landon Cassill to drive for StarCom Racing in 2019

NASCAR: Richard Childress Racing form technical alliance with StarCom Racing

BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 13: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #32 Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.Net Ford (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Rides with unconfirmed drivers for the 2019 season

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Mobil 1 Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Fourth Stewart-Haas Racing driver still not confirmed for 2019

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 SunEnergy1 Chevrolet, races Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Will Chevrolet bounce back in 2019?

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 20 drivers eligible for 2019 Advance Auto Parts Clash

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 21: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Daniel Hemric to drive the #8 Chevrolet in 2019

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CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 20: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rick Hendrick(right) and former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon pose for a portrait prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Induction Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 20, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Jeff Gordon in line to take over Hendrick Motorsports

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: William Byron, driver of the #24 Hertz Chevrolet, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on November 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: William Byron poised for strong second season

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Jamie McMurray, NASCAR (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Jamie McMurray to join Fox Sports for 2019 season

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive pace truck for 2019 Daytona 500

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 TV schedule revealed

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 First Data/Clover Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Will Kyle Larson bounce back in 2019?

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour Energy Extra Strength Toyota, drives during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Spire Sports + Entertainment to compete full-time in 2019

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR: How to combat the negative stereotypes

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jr., JR Motorsports, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR fanbase left out of 2018 Fandom 250 while Dale Earnhardt Jr. ranks

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #6 AdvoCare Ford, talks to 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: Why Trevor Bayne deserves to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 23: Kurt Busch, driver of the #26 Suretone Andretti Autosport Honda Dallara, drives during final practice on Carb Day for the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 23, 2014 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Indy 500: Will NASCAR’s Kurt Busch return with Chip Ganassi Racing?

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 STANLEY Toyota (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Daniel Suarez tipped to drive for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2019

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 State Water Heaters Ford (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kurt Busch to drive for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2019

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 09: Tanner Berryhill, driver of the #17 NationalCashLenders.com Dodge, walks on the grid prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International on August 9, 2014 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Tanner Berryhill to drive for Obaika Racing in 2019

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 20: Peyton Sellers, driver of the #97 Obaika Racing Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive4Clots.com 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 20, 2015 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Obaika Racing to compete full-time in 2019

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kurt Busch will not return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2019

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 State Water Heaters Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: How is the 2019 driver lineup shaping up?

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Rookie Throwback Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Will Jimmie Johnson compete in IndyCar in 2021?

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LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion's trophy is seen in front of The Fountains of Bellagio during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion's Week at Bellagio Resort & Casino on November 28, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR is alive and well in the post-Dale Earnhardt Jr. era

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