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This Week in Ford Racing — NASCAR – CARL EDWARDS

Carl Edwards heads into this weekend’s race at Phoenix International Raceway looking to become only the third driver to sweep both NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in a season since the track started running two races a year in 2005 (Kevin Harvick in 2006 and Jimmie Johnson in 2008). Edwards talked with Ford Racing about heading back to the desert as the 2013 season winds down.

Annett Gears Up For Short-Track Race Saturday in Phoenix

Michael Annett and the No. 43 Pilot Travel Centers team will be heading west for the last time of the season this weekend. The team continues to improve on their already strong short-track program as they head to Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway for the second to last race of the season.

Almirola Looks to End Season with Momentum Starting at Phoenix

Aric Almirola looks to end the 2013 season with momentum from the last two races. Heading to Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway this weekend, his goal is to score a solid finish in the No. 43 Smithfield Ford as the team competes with a different tire from when they raced here in the spring.

Ambrose to Use Short-Track Success to Contend for Win at Phoenix

Marcos Ambrose returns to the West Coast for the final short track race of the 2013 season at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway. Ambrose hopes to contend for the win in the No. 9 DEWALT Ford and cap off the short track races on a high note.

Jeff Burton to make 1,000th-Career NASCAR Start at Phoenix International Raceway

Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 @CATMining Chevrolet, will make his 1,000th-career NASCAR start when the Sprint Cup Series heads to Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.

Elliott Sadler | Phoenix International Raceway II Event Preview | No. 11 OneMain Financial Toyota

The No. 11 OneMain Financial team and Elliott Sadler travel west to Phoenix International Raceway this weekend for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event. With nine Nationwide Series starts at Phoenix, Sadler scored one victory in 2012, as well as three top-five finishes. The driver also has 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at the track with one top-10 finish and 17 laps lead.

Turner Scott Motorsports NCWTS Previews: Phoenix International Raceway

Leaving his disappointing finish at Texas Motor Speedway behind, Jeb Burton and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) will head west to Phoenix International Raceway for a night of racing in the desert. With a lot on the line, the 21-year-old rookie will make his debut at the 1.0-mile track with hopes of keeping his top-five spot in the NCWTS Driver Point Standings.

Miguel Paludo NCWTS Preview: Phoenix International Raceway

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) makes its final trip west in 2013 for the penultimate race of the season, the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway. Miguel Paludo has two previous starts at Phoenix, with his best finish of 14th coming in 2012.

Travis Pastrana – Phoenix Advance

Pastrana visits Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) for his second NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at the one-mile track. Earlier this season, Pastrana qualified 12th and finished 28th at PIR.

Phoenix Like Home for Gilliland

Phoenix International Raceway may be 2,000 miles from his house in North Carolina, but the racetrack in the desert feels like home to David Gilliland. The driver of the No. 38 Long John Silver's Ford is a west coast native and spent several years racing the one-mile oval in Avondale, Ariz., earlier in his racing career.

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