NASCAR Cup Series

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) and discussed last week’s post-race incident with Brad Keselowski, his outlook for this weekend at PIR and many other topics.

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion, has two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins at Phoenix International Raceway and a third would guarantee him a spot in the Championship Four at Ford Championship Weekend in Homestead, FL. Edwards answered questions from the media after today’s practice about his chances of advancing

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 CAT MINING CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed his view of the Chase with two races remaining, drivers he’s admired, mind games, and more

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET SS, met with members at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) and discussed post-race at Texas last week, expectations for this weekend at PIR and other topics.

MATT KENSETH, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - What are your thoughts on this year’s Chase and championship? “It’s been an interesting Chase for us because we haven’t ran consistently really, really well and we still have a shot at it if we can have a good day here Sunday. I’m looking forward to Sunday."

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway and discussed last weekend’s incident at Texas Motor Speedway between Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski, his outlook for this weekend at Phoenix and many other topics.

“NASCAR is aware of the investigation involving driver Kurt Busch. We recognize the seriousness of this matter and are actively gathering information from all parties, including law enforcement authorities and Stewart-Haas Racing. It would be inappropriate for NASCAR to comment further on this matter until we have more information.”

Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Folds of Honor/Farmland Ford Fusion, was part of a press conference today where he presented a check for $100,000 in scholarship money for Folds of Honor recipients. He also took questions about this weekend’s race at Phoenix and other competition issues.

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway to discuss his showing in the Chase portion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule, the Rookie of the Year battle…

This week NASCAR travels to Phoenix International Raceway. The Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix is the last chance to advance to the Championship Round next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Only four drivers will make it through to compete for the Sprint Cup Championship title.