Aston Villa were the inaugural winners of the tournament, which has undergone several name changes over the years—including the Milk Cup, Coca-Cola Cup, Worthington Cup, and Carling Cup.

and he participated in nine Cup events last year – a schedule that included the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600. Just 20 drivers in Cup Series history have reached the 700-start plateau.

Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson plans to run two series races this season, Legacy Motor Club announced Thursday. Johnson plans to compete in the Feb. 16 Daytona 500 and the May 25 ...