NASCAR Cup Series

Each race weekend, selected Dodge Motorsports engineers, Penske Racing engineers and crew chiefs, drivers or engine specialists give their insight on the ‘Keys for Success’ for the upcoming race.

It all comes down to this, one race, three points, one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. 65,000+ will be on hand Sunday Evening to witness the battle between two-time Sprint Cup Series Champion, Tony Stewart, and number-one contender for the title, Carl Edwards.

KURT BUSCH (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger R/T) WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HOW THE RACE ON SUNDAY WILL PLAY OUT? “I never thought that I’d say this, but I’m rooting for Tony Stewart."

WITH PRACTICE WASHED OUT TODAY, DOES IT HAVE ANY EFFECT ON YOUR PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY’S RACE? “It’s not a big drama. When we get on the track is when we get on the track. I’m confident we have a good Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for this weekend, and Darian (Grubb, crew chief) feels the same way. It just makes me calm. And when we get on the track, we’ll be fine.”

BRAD KESELOWSKI (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger R/T) “Well I guess the first thing I can say is it is my goal and I think more so than in words, but in action, if you look at the role I have as an owner on the truck side, to become a man of stature in this sport, who can be part of a leadership role that I think it takes for this sport to be complete, where that’s from driver interface with the fans, media or sanctioning body."

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your outlook for Homestead this weekend? “Obviously, a lot more relaxed this time around. We don’t have a whole lot to lose. We’ve got some trophies to hopefully win. Busy weekend obviously."

JIMMIE JOHNSON NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed the end to his championship streak, who he is choosing to win the 2011 title, shopping with his wife and other topics.

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Homestead Miami Speedway and discussed the championship battle, the season overall and other topics.

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, held another Q&A session with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday afternoon just before NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice to discuss this weekend’s championship finale.

RYAN NEWMAN., NO. 39 US ARMY CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed Team Orders, the Ryan Newman Foundation events, his 2011 season and other topics.