NASCAR Cup Series

CLINT BOWYER, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How was your car in the first practice session? "It was good. We need to be better in race trim. In qualifying trim, all three of our MWR (Michael Waltrip Racing) cars were pretty good. We're gaining on

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How does it feel to get back on track after the win at New Hampshire? "Obviously, good to get back on track. Had a pretty good first practice so we're really optimistic about our chances leading into the weekend so far."

This weekend Roush Fenway Racing will look for its monumental 700th NASCAR Sprint Cup top-five finish as NASCAR rolls into the “Monster Mile” at Dover International Speedway.

Fans will be able to take a step back in time before the TUMS Fast Relief 500 as some of the biggest stars in NASCAR’s history will gather on the start-finish line for a question-and-answer session.

KURT BUSCH, NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW RACING CHEVROLET and General Manager Joe Garone met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed the addition of Kurt to the Furniture Row Racing team beginning at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 13, 2012 and for the full 2013 season.

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed the passing of Chris Economaki and Bob Newton, the first practice session and other topics.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWES/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLET met with media and discussed his success at Dover, why this track suits his style, getting away to New York City, and more.

JEFF, NOT SURE IF YOU HEARD THIS MORNING BUT CHRIS ECONOMAKI PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING. CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT HE MEANT TO THE RACING COMMUNITY? “It’s a huge loss, as well as Bob Newton who passed about three or four days ago. Both of these gentlemen….when I think about my early racing career, you know…..what an impact that they made."

Talladega Superspeedway is proud to announce that comedic actor Kevin James will be the Grand Marshal for the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500. Known for his hit TV sitcom “The King of Queens” and such blockbuster films as Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper, Grown Ups, and Hitch, James will be adding some definite star power to the weekend’s lineup of racing and fun-filled festivities.

DANICA PATRICK, NO. 10 GODADDY.COM CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Dover International Speedway and discussed racing at Dover, the comparison of Dover to Bristol, how things are going with her new Nationwide Series crew chief and much more.