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“I can honestly say honestly, never has it been more important than this weekend. I definitely think it’s played an important role. I haven’t gone back through the stats in history of exactly what this track meant to my championship runs in the past; I just knew that it’s always been a track that I’ve had confidence in.

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - What is your mindset entering the 'Eliminator' round of the Chase? "We talked about it earlier this week, but obviously excited about being part of it -- the final eight."

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 EcoBoost Ford Fusion, is one of three Ford drivers in the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He answered questions from the media after today’s practice session about the race this weekend.

Within weeks of wrapping up another successful edition of Targa Newfoundland, organizers are already preparing for the 2015 event. That includes the announcement that the promotional campaign for Targa 2015 will kick off at the inaugural Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. The show takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto’s International Centre.

Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet SS, met with members of the media today at Martinsville Speedway. He discussed his outlook on the rest of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Martinsville’s history in NASCAR, short-track mentalities, readying for 2015 and other topics. Full Transcript:

Greg Zipadelli, Director of Competition for Stewart-Haas Racing, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the crew chief (Daniel Knost and Tony Gibson) and team swap of the No. 41 Chevrolet SS and No. 10 Chevrolet SS teams. Full Transcript:

TIMOTHY PETERS, No. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra, Red Horse Racing - What are your expectations for the race at Martinsville? “Nothing but a win, but we know these wins are hard to come by."

MATT KENSETH, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - Does this new Chase format change the dynamic of this race? "It probably changes the dynamic of the race somewhat I guess."

America's number one over-the-counter muscle and joint cream is joining an America icon, Richard Petty and Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM). RPM announced today their newest partner, BLUE-EMU, the odorless, non-greasy and deep-penetrating topical emu oil formula that soothes muscles and joints.

Beginning at the Daytona International Speedway ARCA Racing Series open test, current USAC and UMARA National Midget Series Driver, Mario Clouser, will pilot the #88 Clouser Auto Repair Ford Fusion for Team BCR.