NASCAR Cup Series

AJ Allmendinger, No. 47 Kingsford Charcoal Chevrolet SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the week following his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, his outlook for the Chase and many other topics.

Carl Edwards posted the second quickest practice time in the opening Sprint Cup series session at Michigan International Speedway Friday afternoon. Edwards, who has two wins in his career at MIS, met with media members prior to qualifying.

Atlanta Motor Speedway has announced that the infield media center has been named in memory of Marcy Scott, the track’s late Director of Marketing & Promotion. The building will be known as the Marcy Scott Media Center.

Marking the organization's 45th Anniversary in NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing will celebrate the milestone throughout August and September with creative content and stories from the past 45 years. Fans will be able to follow the discussion and share their favorite RCR memories via social networks using hashtag #RCR45.

Matt Kenseth, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing - How do you feel about this weekend's race? "Just getting ready to get started. I think, obviously we talk a lot about the track has changed a lot since they paved it. It seems to be changing a little bit more as we keep coming back. Looking forward to getting out there today. Try to get a decent balance. Hopefully, get a good qualifying spot this afternoon and just start working on the race tomorrow."

Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's /Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet SS met with media and discussed recent bad luck, the upcoming Chase, today’s rule change announced by NASCAR, and more.

Kyle Larson, No. 42 Target Chevrolet SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed his opportunity to make this year’s Chase for the Sprint Cup, the new rule policy NASCAR announced this morning and many other topics.

Wood Brothers Racing announced Thursday (Aug. 14) that Ryan Blaney will be the driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season and in addition will practice and qualify the car this weekend in Michigan to assist Trevor Bayne, who will race the car Sunday after his Nationwide duties in Mid-Ohio.

In its continued efforts to evolve the safety of its sport, NASCAR announced Friday that it will add a rule that addresses on-track incidents as part of its race procedures. The rule, listed as Section 9-16, will be an addendum to the NASCAR rule book and will apply to all of its racing series, effective immediately.

Team Penske announced today that it has extended its partnership with Alliance Truck Parts (ATP), building on the relationship between the two transportation-based organizations that began in 2010.