Bullpen Roundup: What Cup Drivers Had to Say Before Texas

Welcome to a new weekly Frontstretch column that delivers on exclusive coverage, interviews and press conferences at the track each weekend. The Saturday before a NASCAR Cup Series race has a media bullpen for select Cup drivers and all of Frontstretch‘s interviews and coverage can be found here going forward.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Between the desires for a new Texas Motor Speedway layout, reflections on the Round of 16, preparations for the Round of 12 and outlooks for Sunday’s (Sept. 24) EchoPark Automotive 400 in 100-degree weather, playoff drivers had plenty to discuss before, during and after the Cup Series’ practice and qualifying sessions at Texas on Saturday (Sept. 23).

Martin Truex Jr

Ross Chastain

Christopher Bell

Brad Keselowski

William Byron

Bubba Wallace

Ryan Blaney

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