Heavy damage for Kurt Busch after contact with Menard

Paul Menard makes contact with Kurt Busch sending Busch spinning and hard into the wall at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR Throwback one for the ages

Teams, drivers, fans and announcers go all out for the #NASCARThrowback theme at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles' Southern 500.

Stewart: 'I feel like I'm looking at myself'

Tony Stewart describes his out-of-body experience over the No. 14 team communications as he looks at Joey Logano and Carl Edwards' throwback paint schemes at Darlington Raceway.

Custer tackles Nemechek after wild finish

Cole Custer takes down John Hunter Nemechek after the two wrecked coming to the finish line in Canada.

Nemechek, Custer wreck coming to the line in Canada

In the final laps, John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer wreck coming to the finish line. Nemechek was awarded the win.

STEWART CALLED TO HAULER AFTER INCIDENT WITH SCOTT

NASCAR officials summoned Tony Stewart to the Sprint Cup Series hauler for a post-race consultation Sunday night after an on-track altercation with Brian Scott.

Stewart, a three-time series champ in his final Bojangles' Southern 500, got loose racing alongside Scott's No. 44 Ford outside of Turn 4. Stewart regained control on the frontstraight and veered his No. 14 Chevrolet back into Scott's car, sending him spinning into the inside retaining wall on the 202nd of a scheduled 367 laps.

During the race's ensuing third caution period, Stewart's crew chief Mike Bugarewicz indicated that his driver's actions had drawn the attention of NASCAR race control.

"After the race, we've been scheduled for a meeting," Bugarewicz said.

Stewart initially questioned the call. His team communications then sounded off: "Hey man, made it 25 races, I'd say that's pretty good."

Scott's car was too damaged to continue. He wound up 39th in the 40-car field.

"I have a lot of respect for Tony. He has always raced me really clean," Scott told NBC. "I am not sure what he thought was going on there. I am not sure if he thought I was trying to hold him up there; I wasn't. I was trying to let him go. I even pointed him to the inside. Maybe he thought I was giving him the finger or something. I will talk with him. We will figure it out.

"It is a tough race. The Southern 500 is a tough race. Everybody is slipping and sliding a lot. It is getting to the point where people's tempers are getting short."

PETTY FAMILY ANNOUNCES 10-MONTH CELEBRATION FOR 'THE KING'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 3, 2016) - The Petty family and its brand of companies today announced a 10-month long campaign to celebrate NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and owner, "The King" Richard Petty turning 80. Petty may not be celebrating his 80th birthday until July 2, 2017, but the Petty brand of companies including, Richard Petty Motorsports, Petty's Garage, Petty Family Foundation, Petty Museum and Victory Junction, plan to celebrate for the next 10 months.

The Petty family, who are well known for giving back to local communities and race fans, is now turning the table, allowing fans to give their thanks of 80 years with "The King." The Petty family introduced a celebration calendar this week, www.KINGs80th.com, where fans can follow the various activities planned leading to the Petty's birthday celebration in Daytona Beach, Fla.in 2017.

To kick off the activities, Petty's children, Kyle, Lisa, Rebecca and Sharon, Petty's Garage and Ford Motor Company partnered to surprise the American Icon with the 43rd and last build of the 2017 Petty's Garage "King Edition" Ford Mustang GT. The car is colored silver and is one of now only 26 left available to the public through your local Ford dealer. The family presented the keys to the car today at the prestigious and popular Mustang Club Car Show in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"We are so proud to celebrate Daddy's birthday with all his fans over the course of the next year," said Rebecca Petty-Moffitt. "There is no better way to kick it off than with Ford Motor Company and Petty's Garage allowing us to give Dad the 43rd build of the 'King Edition' Ford Mustang GT. Ford is a huge supporter of all of the Petty brands with strong partnerships with Richard Petty Motorsports, Petty's Garage, Victory Junction and more, and even provided support for Dad during his career. We have so much more planned for our fans; today is just the start."

In addition to today's car giveaway, the Petty Museum announced its newest offering to fans. The Petty Museum is now offering shirts that replicate the first racing tee Petty wore. The shirt features the 1964 Plymouth that Petty raced. The shirt will be available at the Petty Museum and on their website until July 2017.

All of the Petty brands will get in on the action. Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) will engage fans with special promotions, including special packages from its sponsors. Petty's Garage will continue their celebration during their mobile tour stops throughout the country. The Petty Museum will soon announce special apparel along with additional merchandise throughout the celebration. Petty Museum will culminate their celebration with the opening of the Petty-Toomes Homestead historical landmark in Level Cross, N.C., the birthplace for Petty. Petty Family Foundation, Victory Junction and the Kyle Petty Charity Ride will also join the celebration during various events throughout the year, including special donations to the charities throughout the year.

Stay tuned to www.KINGs80th.com as all brands continue to expand the celebration through licensing partners and other special celebration promotions.

Fans are welcome to join in the conversation through social media using the hashtag, #KINGs80th across all Petty entities.