The first couple times we raced there it was pretty tough, because it was a one-groove track. It's obviously come a long way.

As the race goes on, the track changes a lot and you'll find yourself changing the racing groove in which you're running. So, while it does require a good handling car, it also takes a driver that is able to adapt to those changes.

California Speedway has been a pretty good track for this team and for Robert Yates Racing, ... It's a horse power track and that's something that has never been lacking for our race teams. California is one of the tracks where we ran decent this year. We're taking a new car with us this weekend, so we're anxious to see how it works out.

I don't think I'm alone in saying that Michigan is my favorite track,

He didn't get into a groove for a while but he settled in. He's on track now.

This pretty much seals our fate in regards to making the Chase, ... We went for so long this season without having issues like this. I guess we're due.