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Persistent rain in ‘Thunder Valley’ throughout the day on Sunday has forced the postponement of the Food City 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.

Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, was part of an announcement today in which Fitzgerald Glider Kits will become involved as a sponsor for Team Penske in all three of NASCAR’s top touring series. Keselowski spoke about the partnership and challenging track conditions being faced this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Team Penske announced today that Fitzgerald Glider Kits, North America’s leading truck glider kit assembler, is building on its partnership with the team in NASCAR to become a primary sponsor for three Verizon IndyCar Series races in 2017, including the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28 with driver Juan Pablo Montoya. Montoya will be pursuing his third Indianapolis 500 victory after winning the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in 2015 while driving for Team Penske.

Officials from Southeastern Mills, Track Enterprises and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) announced today that Shore Lunch will sponsor ARCA's return to Elko Speedway in Elko, Minnesota.

Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford Fusion, has five career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victories at Bristol Motor Speedway, tying him with brother Kyle for most among active drivers. He visited the infield media center this morning to talk about his BMS success and hopes for this weekend.

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 MOUNTAIN DEW/LITTLE CAESARS CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed various aspects of short track racing, what he’s learned at previous Bristol races, racing under the lights versus during the day, and more. Full Transcript:

The Mobil 1 brand announced today that it will begin its fourth consecutive race season as an official technology partner of NASCAR® Green. This year as part of the NASCAR Race to Green™ initiative, the brand will highlight its latest product, Mobil 1TM Annual Protection motor oil, which allows drivers to go one full year – or up to 20,000 miles – between oil changes.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed his off weekend, thoughts on Bristol Motor Speedway using VHT traction compound on the bottom lane this weekend, racing during the day at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October and many other topics. Full Transcript:

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CHEVROLET SS – Starting on the Pole by virtue of being the points leader since qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather - TALK ABOUT STARTING FROM THE POLE AND HOW STRONG YOU’VE BEEN IN STAGE RACING: “It’s been a good season for us."

KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M’s Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - What is the story behind your special helmet paint scheme this weekend? “In support of National Infertility Awareness Week – in case any of you don’t know that exists, we’re aware of it. With the Kyle Busch Foundation, Samantha (Busch) and myself have a huge part of that this week and with my sponsors at M&M’s allowing me to have this special painted up helmet by Jason Beam and the guys at Cielo to hook us up with a helmet to be able to give away after this race is over."