On Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, drivers will participate in the Chase Across North America, a multi-city media tour, crisscrossing the nation to make special appearances and build excitement for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Markets include: Every Chase track market, Los Angeles, New York City and ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
ESPN / Bristol, CT Headquarters
Driver: Kyle Busch
Event Time: Noon – 6 p.m.
Event Overview: Kyle Busch will spend the day on campus at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. While onsite, he will appear live on SportsCenter at various times throughout the day and participate in interviews with ESPN.com, Marty and McGee, among others.
Chicago
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Event Time: 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Event Overview: Brad Keselowski will help Chicagoland Speedway announce a new Victory Lane tradition: A Chicago-style hot dog photo opportunity with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner. Keselowski will visit three iconic hot dog locations and rank the Chicago-style hot dogs, with media invited to join at each stop along the way.
New Hampshire
Driver: Joey Logano
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Overview: Joey Logano will visit New Hampshire, home to the U.S. first presidential primary for the past 100 years, for a "campaign" stop in the Granite State. Logano will begin his quest for the title by “campaigning” throughout the southern New Hampshire area, visiting traditional key stops along the campaign trail.
Dover
Driver: Ryan Newman
Event Time: 11:15 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Event Overview: Newman will participate in a media luncheon with at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, followed by two large pep rallies at Fred Fifer III Middle School in nearby Camden, Delaware. Each pep rally will include over 400 students, a cheerleading squad, school band and more, and will be emceed by SiriusXM NASCAR Radio host and Delaware native Mike Bagley.
Kansas
Driver: Jimmie Johnson
Event Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Event Overview: Jimmie Johnson and Kansas Speedway will visit the University of Kansas Hospital to visit with children in the Pediatric Wing. During his visit, Johnson will deliver Lowe’s Build & Grow kits and host an ice cream social with Blue Bunny for the children. On Wednesday, Johnson will participate in a media availability during the lunch break of the NASCAR open team test at Kansas Speedway.
Charlotte/Greenville/Greensboro
Driver: Matt Kenseth
Event Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Event Overview: Matt Kenseth will travel from Charlotte to Greenville (SC) to Greensboro and back to Charlotte to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Throughout the day, he will participate in brief presentations, fan Q&As, autograph signings and media availabilities.
Talladega
Driver: Jamie McMurray
Event: Time: 10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event Overview: McMurray will spend the day at Talladega Superspeedway, participating in the final hour of "NBC Day" during which time he'll conduct a media Q&A over lunch. Following, McMurray will co-host an hour-long live radio show with WJOX and finish up the day painting a car is Tallaega's Victory Lane with local elementary school students.
Martinsville
Driver: Paul Menard
Event Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Event Overview: Menard will help Martinsville Speedway celebrate the kickoff of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in the City of Martinsville. Menard will be presented with a key to the city by the mayor and participate in a celebratory parade around downtown Martinsville, followed by a "happy hour" event at 37 East (restaurant).
Texas (Dallas)
Driver: Clint Bowyer
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Event Overview: Clint Bowyer will make a surprise appearance to some of Texas Motor Speedway's best season ticketholders as selected by the track. Following the surprise visits, Bowyer and the season ticket holders will participate in media availability.
Homestead-Miami (Ft. Lauderdale)
Driver: Denny Hamlin
Event Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Event Overview: Denny Hamlin will team up with Homestead-Miami Speedway and the Museum of Discovery and Science to host students from Broward County High School, where Hamlin and the students will participate in a variety of activities and exhibits at the Ft. Lauderdale museum.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
New York City
Driver: Jeff Gordon
Event Time: TBD
Event Overview: Gordon will participate in a national media tour around New York City.
Phoenix
Driver: Kurt Busch
Event Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Event Overview: Kurt Busch will participate in the second annual "Breakfast With Champions" event with Phoenix International Raceway and The Heard Museum. Emceed by veteran motorsports reporter Ralph Sheheen, Busch will break down his picks in the Chase Grid for the invite-only audience that will include Phoenix area media and PIR partners.
Los Angeles
Driver: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Event: Time: Noon – 6 p.m.
Event Overview: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will participate in a media tour at the FOX Studios in Los Angeles, appearing on America's Pregame Show, FOX Sports Live, among others. Following the visit to FOX, he will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.