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As a driver, Denny Hamlin was never known for patience. As a team owner, it's becoming his forte -- a needed skill in his charter dispute with NASCAR.

NASCAR's way of doing business dates back to 1948. Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are challenging that ethos, saying stock car racing needs to change.

The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their antitrust case moves through federal court.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapped a 65-race losing streak by winning in overtime at Talladega Superspeedway after a late crash collected more than half the field, including eight of the 12 championship contenders.

Sammy Smith, who was 12th in the 12-driver playoff field entering Saturday's race, won Saturday's race in overtime at Talladega to advance to the second round.

While the NASCAR community is coming together to help its neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene, two teams felt the time was right to sue the series.

Two NASCAR teams, one owned by Michael Jordan, filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France, claiming the new charter system limits competition by unfairly binding teams to the series, tracks and suppliers.

Ross Chastain took the lead from Martin Truex Jr. on a late restart and won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.

Aric Almirola won in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff opener Saturday at Kansas Speedway for his second victory of the season. Points leader Justin Allgaier crashed in Lap 70 and finished 36th.

Christopher Bell won the pole on Saturday for the third straight NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, giving him the best possible starting position as he tries to advance through the second round of the playoffs.