Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Fusion, recorded the fastest single-lap speed in Saturday’s first practice session at Martinsville Speedway in preparation for tomorrow’s Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500. Logano spoke about being at the top of the chart before heading out for happy hour.
David Ragan, driver of the No. 34 Taco Bell Ford Fusion, posted the best qualifying effort in Front Row Motorsports history yesterday when he finished eighth overall. Ragan, who won the organization’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race earlier this year at Talladega, spoke about yet another milestone for his team.
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx One Rate Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - Starting Position: 1st What does it mean to get the pole today? "I'm proud of this whole FedEx One Rate Toyota team. We did some testing for our teammates for this race at another race track and it definitely seemed to help us. We're just proud to have all of those JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing) cars in the top-four. That's pretty awesome."
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway following his qualifying run. He discussed the announcement that National Guard will once again sponsor the No. 88 Chevrolet SS in 2014, NASCAR’s mandate of baseline testing for concussions and other topics.
Jimmie Johnson was true to form at Martinsville Speedway today by powering his No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS to a strong second-place qualifying position with a speed of 99.344 mph for Sunday’s Goody’s Headache Relief Shot NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS – QUALIFIED THIRD - THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAP 1 AND LAP 2. WHAT WAS THAT DIFFERENCE? “I guess just getting the right rhythm and matching the grip level that’s out there. There’s some grip but it’s just a fine line (laughs). And it always is here, for sure. But these cooler temperatures kind of make it a little more difficult to get tire temps. It was a good rebound and a nice qualifying effort. Hopefully we can stay in the top 5 and have a good race on Sunday.”
BRAD KESELOWSKI – No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion – “That was a decent lap for the Miller Lite Ford Fusion. It obviously wasn’t everything I wanted, but qualifying here had been kind of a struggle for me over the years and I think this will give us a decent spot to start from.”
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx One Rate Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - Are you excited to return to Martinsville? "We definitely are excited about the last four races and especially the race tracks ahead of us, but especially this one in particular. Obviously, not being able to run the spring race here hurts. Richmond is home, but this is a home-type track for me."
The Army National Guard will continue as the majority sponsor of the No. 88 Sprint Cup Series team with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. after extending its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2014 NASCAR season. The National Guard will receive primary paint schemes in 20 Sprint Cup races, including the 2014 Daytona 500, and prominent brand placement during all non-primary events.
Josh Berry won the Last Chance Qualifier race while Austin Cindric outbattled Corey LaJoie for the second spot after a spirited side-by-side battle over the closing laps. Berry and Cindric will compete in the Clash Main Event at Bowman Gray Stadium
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Wednesday prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Corey LaJoie is filling in for the injured Brad Keselowski tonight in the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, driving the No. 6 Solomon Plumbing Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing.
Professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock is beginning the journey to fulfill a lifelong dream of racing in NASCAR’s Cup Series, taking the first steps on that path as she prepares to compete in the ARCA Menards Series during the 2026 season.
