NASCAR Cup Series

TRAVIS GEISLER (Competition Director, Penske Racing) HOW DID THE TEST GO FOR THE TWO PENSKE DODGES? “I think overall it was really important for our teams to come down here and work for three days."

This year’s Preseason Thunder testing sessions in preparation for the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Feb. 26 has a different feel for Trevor Bayne.

Don’t ask Carl Edwards about what happened to he and his No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing team last season. He’s done talking about it, ready to focus on 2012 instead of dwelling on what went wrong or what they could have done differently last year.

Jack Roush discussed engines and testing near the end of the afternoon session on day two of testing from Daytona International Speedway Friday afternoon.

KURT BUSCH, NO. 51 PHOENIX RACING CHEVROLET met with media and discussed joining a new team, time spent at the shop, expectations for the 2012 season, and more. Full Transcript:

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT CHEVROLET met with media and discussed the test session, his thoughts on the 2012 season, pressures on the start of the year, fund-raising, and more. Full Transcript:

Carl Edwards participated in a NASCAR encouraged pack session to start the afternoon testing at Daytona International Speedway Friday afternoon. Edwards talked about what that was like and what may come from it.

JOEY LOGANO, No. 20 Home Depot/Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What did you learn in this morning’s test session? “We’ve made single-car runs all morning, so I don’t have anything exciting to tell you. Just making changes and go out there and try it again.”