NASCAR Cup Series

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.

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMER’S INSURANCE CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed where he is in points with four races remaining before the Chase, how he feels the speeds will be this weekend and more.

FORD MICHIGAN NOTES: Ford leads all manufacturers in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins at Michigan International Speedway with 31.

Hunt Brothers® Pizza is looking for NASCAR fans and hunting enthusiasts to show off their skills and compete in the Scoot & Shoot Challenge on August 23 at Food City Race Night in Bristol, Tenn.

The Army National Guard will continue as a primary sponsor of the No. 88 Sprint Cup Series team and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. after extending its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2013 NASCAR season. The National Guard will receive primary paint schemes in 20 Sprint Cup races, including the 2013 Daytona 500, and prominent brand placement during all non-primary events.

The Motorcraft/Quick Lane team heads into this weekend’s Pure Michigan 400 with high hopes after having a fast Ford Fusion in the most recent race at Michigan International Speedway. It was even faster during the Goodyear tire test at the recently paved track.