NASCAR Cup Series

GREG BIFFLE – No. 16 3M Ford Fusion – “I certainly think the Bud Shootout is gonna set the tone for this weekend here, but I’m really looking forward to going to Phoenix and Vegas.

Although it’s not exactly one giant “tweet” for mankind, it is one small step for Dennis Bickmeier to become the fan-friendliest track president in all of motorsports. This week, Richmond International Raceway’s president joined the Twitterverse, where he is known as @RIRprez.

JIMMIE JOHNSON NO. 48 LOWES CHEVROLET, met with members of the media today at Daytona International Speedway and discussed crew changes, losing the 2011 championship, the off season and Danica Patrick’s entry into the Cup series.

TREVOR BAYNE – No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion – CAN YOU REPEAT? “That’s the plan. We wouldn’t have come if we didn’t think we could win. There’s a little bit more pressure this year. We’re not exactly flying under the radar, but I think we can go for it, that’s for sure.”

JOEY LOGANO, No. 20 Home Depot Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Do you think you started competing in the Sprint Cup Series too early? "Looking at it now -- probably yeah. There's a lot more to it than I thought."

JUAN MONTOYA, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway and discussed last year’s performance, changes during the off season, Danica Patrick and other topics.

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation is proud to announce that the “Intimidator Camaro” will be appearing at Daytona International Speedway during this year’s Speedweeks Celebrations.

MARK MARTIN, No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How important would it be to win the Daytona 500? "I don't know how to answer the question of how important it is -- you either do or you don't and you try as hard as you can."

Roush Fenway Racing is proud to announce a new primary sponsorship for the 2003 Cup Series Champion, Matt Kenseth and his No. 17 Sprint Cup team on behalf of the Zest® brand of bar soap and body wash.