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Statement from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

We confirm that Rob Kauffman has agreed to acquire an interest in the team. Further discussions regarding the 2016 season and beyond are underway.

Statement from Michael Waltrip Racing:

Rob Kauffman, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, has agreed to buy an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. The companies will continue to operate separately and compete against each other for the remainder of the 2015 season. They are also currently evaluating ways to field the most competitive race teams possible to provide an excellent platform for their partners and employees for the 2016 season and beyond. More details will follow in due course.

Statement from Michael Waltrip

“My focus is on 2015 and fulfilling the commitment we have made to our partners and Toyota which is placing our teams in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. There are a lot of details yet to be sorted regarding 2016. I will work closely with Rob Kauffman and our sponsors to formulate the best way forward.”

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NBCSNKyle Busch’s Victory at Indy Averages 4.7 Million Viewers and 3.0 HH Rating

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 27, 2015 – NBCSN’s live telecast of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway led the network to its most-watched telecast ever yesterday, averaging 4.7 million viewers. Viewership peaked from 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. ET as 5.6 million viewers watched Kyle Busch race to his third consecutive Sprint Cup victory, and his fourth win in five events.

NBCSN NASCAR Sprint Cup viewership highlights include:

With 4.7 million average viewers and a 3.0 national HH rating, Sunday’s Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race stands as NBCSN’s most-watched and highest-rated telecast ever.
– Viewership peaked from 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. ET with 5.6 million viewers.

Yesterday’s Sprint Cup race ranks as the most-watched NASCAR event on cable since last year’s season-ending championship race from Homestead (5.2 million on ESPN).
The Brickyard event marks consecutive weeks of growth for Sprint Cup racing on NBCSN. With 4.7 million average viewers, the Brickyard 400 is up +27% from New Hampshire (3.7 million) and up +47% from Kentucky (3.2 million).
Fans streamed 3.7 million minutes of live NASCAR coverage this past weekend via NBC Sports Live Extra.

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during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race – Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Sunday, July 26, 2015

1. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 164, $424191.
2. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 164, $367408.
3. (6) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 164, $356825.
4. (13) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 164, $283170.
5. (17) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 164, $249875.
6. (7) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 164, $239498.
7. (23) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 164, $236326.
8. (14) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 164, $206615.
9. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 164, $217073.
10. (31) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 164, $233856.
11. (43) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 164, $211040.
12. (30) Ryan Blaney(i), Ford, 164, $168540.
13. (1) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 164, $179740.
14. (11) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 164, $174640.
15. (12) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 164, $209976.
16. (10) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 164, $194531.
17. (18) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 164, $194660.
18. (28) Chase Elliott(i), Chevrolet, 164, $158515.
19. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 164, $192723.
20. (16) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 164, $186748.
21. (3) David Ragan, Toyota, 164, $188654.
22. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 164, $173840.
23. (26) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 164, $187523.
24. (27) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 164, $170365.
25. (25) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 164, $191701.
26. (24) Landon Cassill(i), Chevrolet, 164, $153590.
27. (15) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 164, $160490.
28. (4) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 164, $179854.
29. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, 163, $172948.
30. (34) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 162, $151740.
31. (32) Michael McDowell, Ford, 162, $146685.
32. (40) Matt DiBenedetto #, Toyota, 162, $161843.
33. (41) Cole Whitt, Ford, 162, $155482.
34. (39) Brett Moffitt #, Ford, 162, $145635.
35. (29) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 161, $153385.
36. (36) Brian Scott(i), Chevrolet, 161, $145285.
37. (21) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 161, $153148.
38. (22) Aric Almirola, Ford, 161, $176386.
39. (38) JJ Yeley(i), Toyota, 160, $135450.
40. (33) Trevor Bayne, Ford, Accident, 155, $176025.
41. (42) Timmy Hill(i), Ford, 111, $127450.
42. (19) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 110, $171986.
43. (35) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, Engine, 78, $119950.

Average Speed of Race Winner: 131.656 mph.
Time of Race: 03 Hrs, 06 Mins, 51 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.332 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 9 for 36 laps.
Lead Changes: 16 among 6 drivers.
Lap Leaders: C. Edwards 0; J. Logano 1-11; C. Edwards 12-31; K. Harvick 32-45; J. Logano 46-61; K. Harvick 62-83; B. Keselowski 84; Kyle Busch 85-92; K. Harvick 93-120; D. Ragan 121-123; B. Keselowski 124; D. Ragan 125-126; B. Keselowski 127-141; K. Harvick 142-152; Kyle Busch 153-161; J. Logano 162; Kyle Busch 163-164.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): K. Harvick 4 times for 75 laps; J. Logano 3 times for 28 laps; C. Edwards 1 time for 20 laps; Kyle Busch 3 times for 19 laps; B. Keselowski 3 times for 17 laps; D. Ragan 2 times for 5 laps.
Top 16 in Points: K. Harvick – 777; J. Logano – 708; D. Earnhardt Jr. – 677; J. Johnson – 675; M. Truex Jr. – 668; B. Keselowski – 638; M. Kenseth – 615; Kurt Busch – 612; J. Mcmurray – 602; D. Hamlin – 591; J. Gordon – 575; R. Newman – 563; P. Menard – 558; K. Kahne – 558; C. Bowyer – 538; C. Edwards – 519.

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