NASCAR Cup Series

A collection of NASCAR’s top drivers experienced their first up-close look at NASCAR’s newest track on Tuesday, when ROVAL™ Test Fest roared to life on the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™. Fans witnessed stars including Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin take part in high-speed shakedowns on the 2.28-mile, 17-turn road course oval that will be used in the inaugural Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 race weekend Sept. 28-30.

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS AT KENTUCKY: In seven races at Kentucky Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports has posted two poles, six top-five finishes, 15 top-10s and 216 laps led. The venue, which began hosting NASCAR's premier series in 2011, is the only active track where Hendrick Motorsports has not produced a win in the Cup Series. The organization has finished in every position from second to 14th at the track at least once.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driver, Alex Bowman, will make his 100th career Cup Series start this weekend at Kentucky Speedway. This year marks Bowman’s first full-time season at Hendrick Motorsports after becoming the driver of the No. 88 Chevy when Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announced his retirement in 2017. So far, Bowman has recorded one pole, one top five and seven top-10 finishes since taking over the seat of the No.88.

The two-time Xfinity champion has five career MENCS starts at Kentucky with an average starting position of 18.0 and average finishing position of 21.4.

Performance Plus will make its debut as the primary partner for NASCAR Champion driver Matt Kenseth this weekend at Kentucky Speedway. The premium motor oil brand – which is the official motor oil of Roush Fenway Racing and helps power all of the team’s engines – will also serve as Kenseth’s primary partner on the No. 6 Ford later this season at Richmond Raceway on Sept. 22.

Wins: 3 (3), Top Fives: 12 (6), Top 10s: 12 (12), Poles: 3 (0), Driver Points: 629 (709), Point Ranking: 3 (1), Avg, Start: 11.1 (7.9), Avg. Finish: 9.9 (11.4), Laps Led: 390 (1,115), Stage Wins: 3 (13), Stage Points: 128 (235), Playoff Points: 18 (28), DNF: 3 (3)

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KROGER CLICKLIST CAMARO ZL1 - KROGER HOME RACE AT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY: "Kentucky Speedway is always an important race for us," Allmendinger said. "It’s Kroger’s home race, so we're happy to have our Kroger family there to cheer us on. It's a big deal for us to have them there."

Since 2003, AmericanMuscle.com (AM) has been the home to 1979+ Mustang Parts, and a brand authority in the Ford aftermarket automotive space. Today, the parts retailer announces an expansion into a brand-new vehicle market: Dodge Challenger. The third, and current, generation of Challenger (2008+) will have its own homestead on AM now.  Owners and enthusiasts will be able to peruse the site to research and purchase aftermarket performance parts and accessories.

Pocono Raceway will host their second annual Fan Fest from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 27. This year’s event is free for anyone who has a 2018 Gander Outdoors 400 race weekend ticket and for kids, ages 12 and under.

This Week's AAA Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Kentucky Speedway ... Dillon has five previous Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kentucky Speedway, earning his best finish of 16th in 2016 and 2014 and best starting position of 11th in 2015.