Reigning Daytona 500 champion William Byron promoted the MLB Speedway Classic, a special regular-season game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Kimbrel, 36, was at least willing to share with a reporter that a balky back contributed to his struggles last season.

Bristol Motor Speedway opened its “Major League Year” in grand fashion Wednesday with some of the fastest racers in both ...