KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What are your impressions of the changes made to the race track at Phoenix? "The new Phoenix (track) is definitely different. It's something that we've all got to become accustomed to and kind of used to, how it's going to change and what's going to be different about it. It's fun. We'll see what happens when we get there."
Danica Patrick announced Friday she will make her short track debut in a Sprint Cup car at NASCAR's most popular event, the 2012 IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Office Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Can you talk about defending your race win here at Texas Motor Speedway? "It was a big turning point in the Chase for us last year. This is the point where everything starts getting a little tighter within the Chase and guys start thinking about the results quite a bit and all the position. It was a pivotal moment for us and a big momentum boost we felt like. We quickly got set back to reality the next week."
RICHARD CHILDRESS, TEAM OWNER OF RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING (RCR) met with media following the announcement that RCR and AdvoCare, an award-winning premier health and wellness company, have entered into a partnership for the company to be the primary sponsor of the No. 3 AdvoCare Chevrolet Impala driven by Austin Dillon for 20 races in the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD BY TRADITION/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed 2012, the addition of Kasey Kahne, Daytona Testing along with other topics.
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings by eight over second-place Tony Stewart. Edwards held a press conference Friday after practice to talk about this weekend and the championship chase.
KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 RHEEM CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed the changes at Phoenix International Raceway, how he keeps his composure through the tough days, differences he's seen in the No. 48 team this season and more.
JIMMIE JOHNSON NO. 48 LOWES/ MYLOWE'S CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed Mark Martin, Mr. Hendrick's condition, racing at Phoenix and other topics.
MICHAEL WALTRIP, owner, Michael Waltrip Racing Opening Statement: "Thank you all very much for your time this morning. A big day for Michael Waltrip Racing and for Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership. Aaron's has been my sponsor since 2000."
Christian Eckes has generated tremendous momentum in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) Chase and is closing in on a long-awaited return to victory lane.
The 26-year-old Perkins from Bakersfield, California, will be driving the No. 24 Toyota entry for Sam Hunt Racing for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season after spending the previous two seasons driving for Jordan Anderson Racing.
Illuminate this week launched Experience Circuit, an 18-race tour designed to bring fans into the garage, onto the grid and up on the pit box throughout the 2027 season.
Niece Motorsports’ marketing team has earned one Platinum and four Gold honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards, with its Military Tribute at Naval Base Coronado receiving Platinum recognition.
