NASCAR Cup Series

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Subway Ford Fusion, sits sixth in the point standings and trails leader Jimmie Johnson by 247 points. He spoke about returning to Texas and a track he has had great success at over the years, after Friday’s first practice session.

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed the championship Chase, racing at Texas, the final three races and other topics.

KURT BUSCH (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger) HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR YOU GUYS (TEAM) TO FINISH SEVENTH OR HIGHER? “If you’re the champions, it’s obviously the best spot."

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET met with media and discussed sponsorships, the close Chase, Jimmie Johnson going for another championship, and more.

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, comes into this weekend 8th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings after gaining three spots in the last two races. He spoke about this weekend prior to practice.

JEFF BURTON, NO. 31 CATERPILLAR CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed Chase contenders, racing at Texas Motor Speedway and other topics.

There are 13 Fords participating in the Lone Star 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Texas Motor Speedway and discussed racing at Texas for his brother Terry Labonte and other topics.

The new Dodge Charger nose has been approved by NASCAR for the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season.

Friday at Texas Motor Speedway seems to be a busy day as three separate teams are making announcements, in which some of the details are already known to the public.