NASCAR Cup Series

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed the final practice session, how important getting a good start to the season is and other topics.

David Gilliland posted the second fastest lap time in the final NASCAR Sprint Cup practice prior to Sunday’s Daytona 500. Gilliland and other Ford Racing drivers talked about their final time on the track prior to the Great American Race and a myriad of other topics.

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed not participating in the final practice session, working with rookies at Daytona and other topics.

Ryan Truex made his debut for Turner Scott Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) NextEra Energy Resources 250 on Friday night at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 30 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Silverado. Bringing one previous NASCAR Nationwide Series start at the 2.5-mile track with him

Coming off a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) championship in 2012, James Buescher and the entire Turner Scott Motorsports (TSM) team came into Daytona looking to defend their NCWTS title.

Roush Fenway fans following the team on Twitter this season (www.twitter.com/roushfenway) are encouraged to use the new #RFRDRIVEN hashtag when tweeting about NASCAR’s winningest organization in 2013. The hashtag is a part of Roush Fenway’s 2013 ‘Driven’ marketing program, designed to showcase the team’s continued dedication and desire to be the best on and off the racetrack. The ‘Driven’ program will include new and increased fan interaction, as well as partner promotions and special events throughout the season.

Dillon is fourth in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver championship point standings, seven markers behind the leader; while Gaughan ranks 28th in the standings.

All-Pro NFL linebacker Ray Lewis will wave the green flag as honorary starter of the 55th annual Daytona 500 set for 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday at historic Daytona International Speedway.

Tundra driver Johnny Sauter started the 2013 season with a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) victory in Friday night's 250-mile race at Daytona International Speedway.

An engine turned sour derailed a promising run for Scott Riggs and the No. 92 BTS Tire and Wheel Distributors/fleetHQ Chevrolet in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.