JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed the how the cars are responding to repave, the faster speeds on the new surface, the difference in pressure this season verses last year, and much more.
Ford Racing enters Pocono with three drivers in the top-12 of the latest NASCAR Sprint Cup standings, including leader Greg Biffle and second place Matt Kenseth - just one point behind Biffle - while Carl Edwards stands 12th.
CLINT BOWYER No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How do you feel about the changes at Pocono Raceway? "I think the 100 miles shorter will be really good. The pavement -- they did a great job repaving the race track. It's very smooth."
Paul Wolfe (Crew Chief, No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger R/T) HOW DIFFERENT IS THIS TRACK NOW WITH THE NEW PAVEMENT? “It’s a good bit different. Any time there is a repave, Goodyear has to do a tire test and obviously bring a different tire, something that can stand up to the speeds, the grip change and all that."
Johnny Sauter posted the fastest lap during Thursday evening's rain-delayed final NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice session at Texas Motor Speedway in preparation for Friday night's WinStar World Casino 400.
Minneapolis-based Target celebrates its 23rd anniversary in motorsports with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2012. Since its formation, Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) has amassed 88 victories and nine titles (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), including four Indianapolis 500 victories (2000, 2008, 2010, 2012).
“Racing at the Texas Motor Speedway is always a great show. The Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing team is looking forward to some great side-by-side racing. Charlie has had three top-10 finishes in the last three events and we are getting close to a win. The track at Texas Motor Speedway is a great place to showcase the Honda V6 Twin-Turbo.”
“The Service Central Chip Ganassi Racing team is looking forward to being back in Texas. We’ve had a really goodrace car these past couple races but just haven’t been able to show that in the results. At some point we’re going to break through that, so we’re looking to go there and get some points. "
The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, at 2:00 pm ET on TNT Sports, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and HBO Max.
It’s an All-Ford Racing final in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge as Todd Gilliland and Ryan Blaney will square off against each other for the $1 million prize.
