NASCAR Cup Series

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, following engine failure during practice for the Budweiser Duel at Daytona Qualifying Races: WHAT HAPPENED? "We broke a motor, it's as simple as that. They'll figure out what happen. I'm sure there is some logical explanation as to what happened, but, we'll just put a new one in and start at the back of the Qualifier tomorrow, and race up through there."

Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced today that Auramist, Inc. has signed on as a promotional partner, joining PIR’s family of brands. Auramist offers consumers and businesses a range of uniquely dry misting fans that are designed to enhance people’s comfort, safety and productivity.

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today it has hired professional CrossFit competitor Christmas Abbott as a full-time pit crewmember for its NASCAR Sprint Cup operation.

Ford Racing drivers Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards went to the garage early during today’s first practice session. Keselowski had a fuel system issue that required repair while Edwards was involved in an accident with Ryan Newman.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed making his 400th Sprint Cup Series start, what winning the Daytona 500 means to him and other topics.

Swift Response LLC, makers of FLEX SEAL, has completed a marketing partnership to partner with JD Motorsports for the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. The relationship will kick off at Daytona, by sponsoring the No. 4 FLEX SEAL Chevrolet driven by Danny Efland in this weekend’s DRIVE4COPD 300, at Daytona International Speedway. FLEX SEAL will also be the Associate Sponsor of the No. 01 car driven by Efland’s teammate Mike Wallace in the same race.

With only three weeks to go before the start of the 2013 NASCAR season, team owner Richie Wauters and driver Tim George Jr. were both looking around for a dance partner for the NEXTERA Energy Resources 250, the opening round of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Friday, February 22

No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. raced his new Gen-6 Camry to a top-10 finish in the Sprint Unlimited Saturday night. The 75 laps on the track proved to be invaluable as both the driver and crew chief Chad Johnston learned a lot about how the new car performs and reacts in the pack.

Alex Bowman will pilot RAB Racing chassis No. 038 in the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway. This chassis last saw action when Kenny Wallace drove this Toyota Camry to a ninth-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway in 2012's Aaron's 312.

RAB Racing with Brack Maggard and driver Alex Bowman announced a partnership today with the Florida Lottery for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 on February 23rd at Daytona International Speedway.