NASCAR Cup PR

Love’s Travel Stops partner, Martin Transportation Systems (MTS), will carry the primary colors on the No. 34 Ford Mustang at the Michigan International Speedway this weekend.

It’s a busy weekend for motorsports as the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series compete just outside the Motor City at Michigan International Speedway and the Truck Series kicks off their Playoff run just outside of St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway.

MATT DIBENEDETTO, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang -- WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR AT DAYTONA IN A COUPLE WEEKS? “Michigan should be a good one. Hopefully a decent race for us, but Daytona is its own animal."

Anthony Alfredo will make his first start at the Michigan International Speedway on Sunday in NASCAR Cup Series competition.

Hamlin and team will look to use their momentum after clinching a playoff spot in Indianapolis and their history at the Michigan track, which includes two wins. With only two races left in the regular season, the #FedEx11 team is eyeing a boost in points to win the regular season championship before kicking off the playoffs.

TODD GILLILAND, No. 38 Crosley Ford F-150 – DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A FAVORITE IN THESE PLAYOFFS? “I definitely don’t think we can say we’re a favorite, but I really do think over the last two or three months we’ve been a top two or three type guy week in and week out."

Buescher makes his 11th Cup start at Michigan on Sunday where he is coming off two-straight finishes of 20th at the 2-mile track.

Newman makes his 40th Cup start at MIS this weekend where he has an average finish of 16.3 with two wins and 10 top-10s.

NASCAR’s top three series will be in action at two different facilities this weekend. The NASCAR XFINITY and NASCAR Cup Series are scheduled to run at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, while the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series kicks off its playoff season Friday night at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.

Dr Pepper, a founding partner of 23XI Racing, announced today the launch of a new tuition program in collaboration with 23XI Racing’s SPEED Instit