NASCAR Cup Series

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD BY TRADITION/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed 2012, the addition of Kasey Kahne, Daytona Testing along with other topics.

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings by eight over second-place Tony Stewart. Edwards held a press conference Friday after practice to talk about this weekend and the championship chase.

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 RHEEM CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed the changes at Phoenix International Raceway, how he keeps his composure through the tough days, differences he's seen in the No. 48 team this season and more.

JIMMIE JOHNSON NO. 48 LOWES/ MYLOWE'S CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed Mark Martin, Mr. Hendrick's condition, racing at Phoenix and other topics.

MICHAEL WALTRIP, owner, Michael Waltrip Racing Opening Statement: "Thank you all very much for your time this morning. A big day for Michael Waltrip Racing and for Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership. Aaron's has been my sponsor since 2000."

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today it has hired Mark Martin to share in driving duties of the No. 00 Toyota and extended its 30-race sponsorship with Aaron's, Inc. through the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Ford and Roush Fenway Racing continue to lead the NASCAR Sprint Cup (Carl Edwards) and NASCAR Nationwide Series (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) point standings with three races remaining.

Brad Keselowski – No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger R/T Texas o Led 32 laps and finished 18th in the spring race at TMS. o Best finish in six starts is 14th in the 2010 spring race. o Has been running at the finish in all six starts. o Has completed 96 percent of the total possible laps (1,924 of 2,004).

For the past 30 months, former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has been fighting to clear his name. In 2009, Mayfield was charged with using Methamphetamines . NASCAR suspended him after he tested positive in a May 1, 2009 drug test that was given.

Company focuses NASCARR sponsorship on Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series while maintaining strong presence in the Nationwide Series