NASCAR Cup Series

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed racing at Pocono, Matt Borland’s position at SHR, fines in NASCAR and other topics.

With only one week left until one of the state’s largest sporting events, race fans have spoken and it’s loud and clear: The price of a ticket to a sporting event is more important than ever.

KURT BUSCH (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger R/T) CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR RACE STRATEGY THIS WEEKEND AT POCONO? “It’s going to be good to see how the third-gear rule will play out with being able to shift again."

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed racing at Pocono, his foundation, shifting at Pocono and other topics.

CLINT BOWYER, NO. 33 CHEERIOS/HAMBURGER HELPER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed racing at Pocono this weekend, the new gear rule, winning the Prelude and much more.

KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M’s Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your strategy coming into Pocono? “This week always a little bit challenging for us."

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Affliction Clothing Ford Fusion, met with media members outside his hauler prior to the first Cup practice session Friday at Pocono Raceway.

Green Smoke®, one of the nation’s leading electronic cigarette brands, first sponsored TJ Bell in his second attempt to race on NASCAR’s largest stage, the Sprint Cup Series, in the Memorial Day weekend event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and again at Kansas Speedway.

RICHARD CHILDRESS: “Here is the deal. I am going to make one statement on this deal. I appreciate everyone’s patience during the last week when I couldn’t talk to everyone."

Richard Childress made a brief statement but would not take questions at the Pocono Raceway Friday morning. A press release had indicated that Childress...