Qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway was rained out, so the field will be set according to the rulebook. As a result, Brad Keselowski will be on the pole. He stopped by the infield media center to talk about starting first.
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress, Furniture Row Racing - What does it mean to race at Dover International Speedway in front of a home crowd with a win in the Chase already? “Yeah, it’s always exciting to come back here."
ERIK JONES, No. 28 GameStop Ride of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - What is your mindset going into the race at Dover International Speedway after a disappointing finish last weekend? “Yeah, I mean, it’s been fun so far."
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the first two Chase races, his expectations for track conditions today at Dover, and more.
JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 CREDIT ONE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed this weekend’s race, what it will take to make it to the next round in the Chase and many other topics.
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed his impressions of the Chase in his first appearance in the playoff, how Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s presence at the race track this weekend boosts team morale, the probability of a Hendrick Motorsports car making the championship round and many other topics.
Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 34 CSX/Play It Safe Ford Fusion, finds himself 16th in the Chase standings going into Sunday’s final race in the Round of 16. Buescher spoke about his position and what it’s going to take in order to advance.
NASCAR’s 13-time Most Popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., has always referred to Talladega Superspeedway as somewhat of a second home. And why not - he has won six times at the historic venue, only to follow his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., who holds the track record of ten victories. Dale Jr. and the Earnhardt name also have an incredible connection with the original Alabama Gang – Bobby & Donnie Allison, and Red Farmer.
“The first Dover race was one of our roughest weekends of the year,” Preece said. “It’s tough to have to park that soon. Hopefully, we’ll be right on target Saturday and get a good finish. We’re thrilled to have the Meding’s Seafood and Iron Source folks along for the ride with us again.”
The two-time Southern 500 champion from Mitchell, Indiana, posted a qualifying lap at 166.687 mph in 32.396 seconds to achieve the final pole position of the 2026 Cup Series season in Miami.
AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse – DID YOU LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE TABLE? “Not that much. I thought it was a pretty good lap."
Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The 2020 Truck Series champion from Alpine, California, posted a qualifying lap of 160.820 mph in 33.578 seconds to achieve the pole position in his final start with Haas Factory Team and in preparation of his 2026 championship bid in Miami.
Daniel Hemric brought down the curtain on the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) campaign with a poignant statement performance at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
