NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Foundation today announced “NASCAR Unites,” an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors and more to unite to improve the lives of children across the nation.

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, currently leads the point standings, five points ahead of second place Jimmie Johnson, heading into Saturday night's Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

TRAVIS PASTRANA, Pastrana-Waltrip Racing What has your experience been like so far in NASCAR? "It's been a lot of fun, just getting into the car and getting to really meet and drive with some of the guys."

DALE EARNHARDT, JR, NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Richmond International Raceway and discussed racing at Richmond, the All Star race and other topics.

KURT BUSCH (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger R/T) YOU HAVE A NEW CHASSIS THIS WEEKEND, HOW CHALLENGING IS THAT FOR A DRIVER? "We just have to continue to grow as a team and try new things."

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Richmond International Raceway and discussed racing at Richmond, the tire test at Indy and more.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET met with media and discussed crew chiefs at the No. 48/No.88 shop, Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a teammate, taking notes at RIR for the fall race, tire compound changes, and more.

KASEY KAHNE, No. 4 Red Bull Toyota Camry, Red Bull Racing Team How did your knee surgery go and how are you feeling now? "It went really good. I thought just doing it Monday right after the Talladega race would be good."

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Richmond International Raceway and discussed short-track racing, watching a race from a fans perspective, restarts at different tracks and more.

Ryan Newman came away from his visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center feeling inspired, motivated and encouraged.