“Close but didn’t quite make it. Once again. That is our seventh front row start this year, which we are very proud of don’t get me wrong. It takes a lot of effort to do that but we only have one pole. That is frustrating. That means that is a lot of second place starting positions.
“I don’t know how to make it much better than that. This entire Axalta Chevrolet crew just did a phenomenal job. Our first qualifying effort today, and practice, was not good. I’ve been hearing a lot about tire chatter and we had it big-time. The next run out we made some adjustments and it was better.
"I knew that we were really strong here the last time we were here and what our team is doing right now it’s just phenomenal how they continue to improve race cars and just the whole effort. I’m just so proud of them. You don’t go around this place like that, that fast without a really good race car.
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS met with media and discussed tires during practice, the new rule change announced today by NASCAR, how he tries to keep emotions in check, pit crews as athletes today, and more.
AJ Allmendinger, No. 47 Kingsford Charcoal Chevrolet SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the week following his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, his outlook for the Chase and many other topics.
Carl Edwards posted the second quickest practice time in the opening Sprint Cup series session at Michigan International Speedway Friday afternoon. Edwards, who has two wins in his career at MIS, met with media members prior to qualifying.
Atlanta Motor Speedway has announced that the infield media center has been named in memory of Marcy Scott, the track’s late Director of Marketing & Promotion. The building will be known as the Marcy Scott Media Center.
Marking the organization's 45th Anniversary in NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing will celebrate the milestone throughout August and September with creative content and stories from the past 45 years. Fans will be able to follow the discussion and share their favorite RCR memories via social networks using hashtag #RCR45.
Matt Kenseth, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - How do you feel about this weekend's race? "Just getting ready to get started. I think, obviously we talk a lot about the track has changed a lot since they paved it. It seems to be changing a little bit more as we keep coming back. Looking forward to getting out there today. Try to get a decent balance. Hopefully, get a good qualifying spot this afternoon and just start working on the race tomorrow."
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's /Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet SS met with media and discussed recent bad luck, the upcoming Chase, today’s rule change announced by NASCAR, and more.
