NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDING TEAMS SCHEDULED TO TEST KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY SEPT. 16

Four NASCAR teams involved in the Chase for the Sprint Cup are scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway Tuesday, Sept. 16. The No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team of fourth-seeded Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is expected to join the No. 24 team of 10th-seeded stable mate Jeff Gordon. The No. 20 team of Tony Stewart is expected to join its Joe Gibbs Racing partner No. 11 team of Denny Hamlin. David Stremme is expected to turn laps with his new Penske Racing team. Hamlin is the No. 6 Chase seed and Stewart is seeded eighth. Specific test drivers and media availability are to be determined. Fans can view testing from the designated area outside the Kentucky Speedway Fan Center in Turn 3 for free. Tests usually begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Times will vary based on team goals. (Kentucky Speedway PR)