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This week RFR turns its attention to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the longest event of the season; the Coca-Cola 600. Roush Fenway will look for its fifth win in the famed 600-mile event, while adding to a Charlotte legacy that includes 20 NASCAR victories and almost 75,000 laps turned.

Carl Edwards on racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “I’m looking forward to the Coca-Cola 600. We had a fast Ford Fusion at the All-Star race and a night race at Charlotte Motor Speedway is always fun."

Kenseth on racing at Charlotte: “Track conditions can change a lot during the 600 since it can start out hot and sunny which makes the track slick, and that can entirely change by the end of the race."

Stenhouse, Jr. on racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “We are coming off a big win at Iowa so we will carry that momentum with us into Charlotte. Every driver wants to win at Charlotte in front of their family and friends."

With the NASCAR Nationwide Series race being held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, the No. 01 Restaurant.com team of Mike Wallace and the No. 4 team of Danny Efland are looking for a good showing in front of the hometown crowd in their Chevrolets.

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today a multi-year contract extension with TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) to keep the organization in the Toyota camp for years to come.

18-year-old rookie, Ryan Reed has been to three short tracks this season in the ARCA Racing Series filled with strong, competitive fields. This past weekend was no different as Ryan made his first start at Toledo Speedway capturing a 12th place finish after qualifying 16th in the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care on May 20th.

Since 2001 EGR drivers have made 56 starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, accumulating three victories (2001, 2002, 2010), six top-fives and 15 top-10s. EGR drivers have led a total of 372 laps and have completed 17,983 of 19,855 laps (91%).

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) today formally introduced the new 2013 Toyota Camry that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) beginning next season at TRD's Salisbury, N.C. facility.

The roar of engines will now be joined by the sweet sounds of rhythm and bass during this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, thanks to a partnership announcement today among the makers of Crown Royal® whisky, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and BigMachineRecords.com.