NASCAR Cup Series

Richard Childress Racing announced today road-course specialist Max Papis has been tapped to pilot its No. 33 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet when the NASCAR Nationwide Series visits Road America on June 23.

General Mills and The Kroger Co. announced today it will partner with Richard Childress Racing and veteran driver Elliott Sadler on the No. 33 Chevrolet for the 54th annual Daytona 500 on February 26, 2012 at Daytona International Speedway.

BOBBY LABONTE, No. 47 Kroger Toyota Camry, JTG-Daugherty Racing What is it like to be a small team in NASCAR? “It’s got its pros and cons. It’s definitely not going to be easy, but there are a lot of things that we can do as a small team that will make some differences."

Today JTG Daugherty Racing revealed BUBBA burger® has signed on with the racing organization as a primary sponsor for Bobby Labonte’s No. 47 Toyota Camry during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) will have major presence during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, returning as primary sponsor of JTG Daugherty Racing’s No. 47 Toyota Camry with 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte.

As part of today’s annual Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 NASCAR Fusion that brings brand identity back to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The car will make its competitive debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.

Richard Childress Racing announced today the extension of its longtime partnership with BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

DARIAN GRUBB, crew chief, No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How do you feel starting 2012 with a new team? “It feels really good to be a part of Joe Gibbs Racing. The professionalism that they have is pretty impressive."

Immediately after he was introduced, Chip Ganassi, owner and president of Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, took the podium and politely welcomed attending members of the media.

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How different will your team look this year? “I think our team is going to look totally different even though there’s just a few changes here and there."