The defending NASCAR champion spent the first of only two off weeks in a 36-race schedule on a family vacation in his native California. While he enjoyed watching his kids race, the Hendrick Motorsports star who frequently moonlights away from the Cup Series on dirt tracks was ready for the break to end.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Blaney captured his first NASCAR Cup Series pole position since last August, bumping points leader Tyler Reddick from the top spot in qualifying Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the driver’s seat for a one-night run, drawing attention as fans react to his unexpected move.

Natalie Decker has driven in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series. Lately, she's be racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen.

Christopher Bell wins his first NASCAR Truck Series race since September 2017 (Loudon)!