NASCAR Cup Series

DAVID GILLILAND, No. 34 Taco Bell Ford Fusion "We just lost a little bit of time, but overall I am pretty happy with our speed. The track got a little hotter and lost a little grip from practice."

KURT BUSCH (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger R/T) CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR TEAM HEADING INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE CUP SEASON? “It’s hard to believe that we’re only halfway. It seems like there’s been a lot of racing, lots of good action, a lot of travel and most recently, a lot of traffic. "

While this past weekend served as the Sprint Cup Series’ first visit to Kentucky Speedway, it also marked the first weekend in which the #71 team was under the direction of new General Manager, Harry McMullen.

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and discussed what it will take to win the championship, his trip to the Congo next week, the importance of track position and more.

On the heels of Kyle Busch's Kentucky Speedway win on "The Road to Richmond," the 10-week stretch continues at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend.

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with media at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and discussed racing a New Hampshire, his season to-date, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other topics.

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What are your thoughts moving into the second half of the season? “Just looking forward to the second half. "

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET met with media and discussed the ESPYS, how NASCAR is viewed by other athletes, Twitter, running at New Hampshire, the Chase, and more.

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 US ARMY CHEVROLET, met with members of media at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and discussed how the first half of the season has gone, the extra pressure of getting a win this year, racing in the Whelen Modified Series and more.

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at New Hampshire International Speedway and discussed racing at New Hampshire and other topics.