NASCAR Cup Series

Kurt Busch, No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS, met with members of the media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed the difference of racing an Indy Car and Stock Car on the 2.5-mile track, his connection to Indianapolis following his attempt at the double in May and many other topics.

"Obviously that first year, 1994, we knew something special was happening here and all the teams and drivers went to that extra effort to prepare for this race. Paid off for us then and I think every year, you know, certainly Hendrick Motorsports, we look at this as a very unique and special event and one that we want to win.

Born with spina bifida, Samuel Sawyer overcomes adversity each day and inspires all around him, including his father, Mike, who has served in the Navy for over 25 years. Friday, Eckrich and Richard Petty Motorsports honored the family and Samuel with an unexpected gift at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Buffalo, New York - The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet SS, Kasey Kahne, paid a visit to Western New York on Wednesday in preparation for the second and final road course race of the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season at Watkins Glen International.

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“The Brickyard is the most famous racetrack on earth. It’s hallowed ground and just to be able to drive on the track is very special. We have been very close to winning at the Brickyard; we have qualified well and finished second there in 2008. I know for all the guys on the team this would be one of, if not the biggest race we could win of the year.

The Budweiser Acceleration Concert is a great way to continue the festivities after the Careers for Veterans 200 on Saturday, Aug. 16. The fans spoke after the 2013 concert and Michigan International Speedway listened.

Yard of Bricks...Justin Allgaier will be making his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). He has two starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) at IMS with a best finish of 12th. Allgaier will also participate in the Chevy golf tournament at the Brickyard Crossing located at IMS on Thursday, July 24.

McMurray at Indy: McMurray has made 11 starts at IMS, earning one win (2010), three top-five and five top-10 finishes. He has completed 1,740 laps out of a possible 1,761 laps (98.8%). He has led 48 laps, and has an average starting position of 15.6 and an average finishing position of 14.1. McMurray’s best start was fourth in 2010.

“I’m always excited leading into the Indy weekend, with it being such a historic track and to get back to racing after the off weekend, Our FedEx team is anxious to get our first win here and we’re going to work as hard as we can to put ourselves in a position to compete with the frontrunners.