NASCAR Cup Series

Ford drivers David Ragan and AJ Allmendinger finished first and second in the opening practice session at Michigan International Speedway Friday afternoon.

CLINT BOWYER, NO. 33 CHEERIOS/HAMBURGER HELPER CHEVROLET met with media and discussed repaving MIS, the upcoming road race at Sonoma, his mindset approaching the Chase, and more.

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 AMP ENERGY/NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the Camaro he is raffling for his foundation, his season to date, Michigan Int’l Speedway and other topics.

KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Snickers Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Have you talked with Dave Rogers about the part failure last week? “Yeah, we’ve talked a little bit this week and they found out what the problems were."

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/KOBALT TOOLS CHEVROLETmet with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed this weekend’s race, the performance of his race team and other topics.

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 US ARMY/BUD MOORE NASCAR HALL OF FAME CHEVROLETmet with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed upcoming repaving at MIS, his visit to the GM Proving Grounds this week, road course racing, and more.

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, met with media members outside his hauler prior to the first Cup practice session Friday at Michigan International Speedway.

Michigan International Speedway will be repaved for the fourth time in its history, track officials announced today.

It’s only natural a true “Michigan Man” will serve as the Grand Marshal at Michigan International Speedway, a venue widely known for celebrating its state’s heritage.

Jeff Gordon is headed to the Irish hills of Michigan to race this weekend fresh off his victory at Pocono Raceway, his second win for the season and his 84th win, tying Hall of Fame inductee Darrell Waltrip and Hall of Famer Bobby Allison.