NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: 2021NASCAR Cup Series championship driver, Kyle Larson, wife Katelyn Larson pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stars on the 2021 NASCAR Awards red carpet

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Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and wife Katelyn Larson pose on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) 2021NASCAR Cup Series championship driver, Kyle Larson NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Rick Hendrick the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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(L-R) 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, NASCAR Hall of Famer and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, No. 5 crew chief Cliff Daniels and Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon are recognized by the Bill France Cup trophy on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Denny Hamlin, who finished third in the final 2021 NASCAR Cup Series standings, makes an appearance on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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A closer look at Denny Hamlin's kicks on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Chase Elliott, the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and fourth-place 2021 finisher, dressed up and some extra swag on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell wife Jamie McDowell pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell, the 2021 Daytona 500 winner, and wife Jamie McDowell have fun on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch and wife Samantha Busch pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, the 2015 and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and wife Samantha pause for a photo on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Brad Keselowski makes a stop on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney and guest Gianna Tulio pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney, who placed seventh in the final 2021 NASCAR Cup Series standings, and guest Gianna Tulio make rounds on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Joey Logano, the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion, does an interview on the NASCAR Awards red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship driver, Daniel Hemric, and his wife, Kenzie Hemric pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Xfinity Series championship driver Daniel Hemric and his wife Kenzie Hemric pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship driver, Ben Rhodes wife Caitlynn Rhodes pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Camping World Truck Series championship driver Ben Rhodes and wife Caitlynn Rhodes pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and Ingrid Vandebosch pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, and Ingrid Vandebosch pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski wife Paige Keselowski pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski and wife Paige Keselowski pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Ryan Blaney and guest Gianna Tulio pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch and wife Ashley Busch pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch and wife Ashley Busch pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series drivers Alex Bowman (L), William Byron and guests pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman (L), William Byron and guests pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick and guest Alexa De Leon pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick and guest Alexa De Leon pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe and wife Marissa Briscoe pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe and wife Marissa Briscoe pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric Almirola and wife Janice Almirola pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola and wife Janice Almirola pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick poses on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick poses on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Cup Series driver John H Nemechek and wife Taylor Nemechek pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek and wife Taylor Nemechek pose on the red in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Zane Smith and guest pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Zane Smith and guest pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 02: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Chandler Smith and guest pose on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Champion's Banquet at the Music City Center on December 02, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chandler Smith and guest pose on the red carpet in Nashville, Tennessee.