NASCAR Cup Series

MARK MARTIN, No. 5 GODADDY.COM CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed his record in the Nationwide Series, working out of the same shop with Jeff Gordon, what it takes to run well at Martinsville and more.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed racing at Auto Club Speedway, the race at Las Vegas and other topics.

RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 US ARMY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed start of the season, racing at Auto Club Speedway, wins for the wild car position, the new points system and other topics.

KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your outlook on California this weekend? "I'm looking forward to it. I enjoy coming out to California.

PAUL MENARD, NO. 27 SERTA/MENARDS CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed his season so far, the effects of the shorter race and much more.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed his start to the season, racing luck and other topics.

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is second in points heading into Sunday's Auto Club 400. Edwards has finished first or second in each race of 2011 and talked about his fast start.

Ellen: I heard that Ella told you she wants to be a racecar driver?

Bayne, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion, spent his Thursday night in Los Angeles, attending one of the iconic shows of his generation, American Idol.

As Robby Gordon and his No. 7 SPEED Energy team head to the Auto Club Speedway for this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup race, they are hoping to overcome the struggles of recent weeks.