NASCAR Cup Series

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the new tire this weekend, how he and the team are approaching the final four races before the Chase, next week’s race at Bristol and much more.

Due to the overwhelming response to the family grandstand in turn three, Michigan International Speedway has extended its free seating for kids 12 and under to the turn one grandstand.

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 MOBIL 1/OFFICE DEPOT CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the racing groove at MIS, Danica Patrick’s return to the Cup Series and other topics.

Greg Biffle stands just one point behind Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson with four races left before the Chase begins. Biffle, spoke to media members prior to qualifying Friday for Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Are you happy to be back at Michigan? "Excited to be here. So far we've had a pretty good day in the NAPA Toyota. Just trying to continue on with what we've been doing all season long, which is having strong runs, being consistent and trying to get back to victory lane."

Carl Edwards, who stands 43 points outside of 10th position in the Sprint Cup standings, is the most recent Ford driver to win at Michigan International Speedway in 2008. Edwards met with members of the media Friday afternoon after the first practice session.

Caterpillar Inc., primary sponsor on the Richard Childress Racing No. 31 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with driver Jeff Burton has teamed up with RCR to show appreciation for the First Response Team of America by offering a special ticket discount for the Labor Day weekend race on Sunday, September 2, 2012

Up to three drivers will be eligible to win a $50 bonus at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Speedwaymedia.com 1.5 mile fall challenge will begin on August 30th at Texas Motor Speedway and will end on October 11th at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway, and discussed his June win at Michigan, National Guard sponsorship renewal, his new Chevrolet dealership, heading into the Chase and other topics.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET met with media and discussed his new JimmieJohnson.com website, taking over the series point lead, racing at Michigan, and more.