NASCAR Cup Series

Sights & Sounds: 5-Hour Energy 400 at Kansas Speedway

Published May. 10, 2014 5:15 p.m. ET

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For the first time, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will run under the lights during Satuday night's 5-Hour Engery 400 at Kansas Speedway.

Before the cars hit the track, though, see how drivers and teams are preparing.

.@mattkenseth got to meet @JordyRNelson from the @packers @kansasspeedway! Jordy's driving the pace car tonight!??? pic.twitter.com/nYdlS4ehip
— Jessica Smith (@JessicaLSmith20) May 10, 2014

It's a good morning when you get to chat with @packers wide receiver @JordyRNelson #NASCAR #PMenard pic.twitter.com/exps6B8L65
— RCR 27 Cup Team (@RCR27PMenard) May 10, 2014

Young @FordRacing fan lives out dream to meet @aric_almirola. His question"What would you do if didn't race?" #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Oa0PPTaIvD
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) May 10, 2014

.@KwiksetCorp crew chief @LukeLambertCC chats with Kwikset guests @kansasspeedway hospitality #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/BK9y7lqiQL
— RCR 31 Cup Team (@RCR31RNewman) May 10, 2014

.@joeylogano is making an appearance for primary sponsor @AAA_Travel this afternoon at @kansasspeedway. pic.twitter.com/XS6c82JbdQ
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) May 10, 2014

Clouds are rolling in to the area around @kansasspeedway but @AJDinger's race engineer @TPalmer42 says no worries. pic.twitter.com/XgIJpjpbc6
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) May 10, 2014

Packed house at the @NASCAR Cup Series drivers meeting. #nascar pic.twitter.com/ER9SvDnRcW
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) May 10, 2014

PHOTO: The "Good Guys" have the #78 machine in line for tech inspection. #NASCAR #FurnitureRow pic.twitter.com/Ke65DjLqxT
— FurnitureRowRacing (@FR78Racing) May 10, 2014

Area school children are asking @KyleBusch & @dennyhamlin questions before tonight's #NASCAR race @kansasspeedway pic.twitter.com/dcaGDMpkQJ
— Toyota Racing (@toyotaracing) May 10, 2014

Close-up shot of @DaleJr's helmet he'll wear in tonight's #NASCAR race @kansasspeedway. pic.twitter.com/44Y13ayiZ5
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) May 10, 2014

-@brianlvickers has a meet and greet with @aaronssports guests and our #Fantern before the drivers meeting! pic.twitter.com/sTKpyUJiCB
— M. Waltrip Racing (@MWRteam) May 10, 2014

The #nascar officials get a little help putting @JimmieJohnson's #lowes48 through inspection: pic.twitter.com/nteFpOehh3
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) May 10, 2014

Inspection time for the No. 5 Chevy! #Farmers5 #ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/81AMIQq9zH
— Farmers Racing (@FarmersRacing) May 10, 2014

Group photo! @kaseykahne with @WeAreFarmers all-star Agents & some of the Teachers honored in part of #ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/af7aH1dbZz
— Farmers Racing (@FarmersRacing) May 10, 2014

.@gbiffle surprised @kristavoda w #MothersDay flowers outside driver's meeting. So thoughtful! #NASCAR -MM pic.twitter.com/w9SEosKpNI
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) May 10, 2014

Aight. Hope this weather don't get too crazy. Time to get suited up and ready. Y'all enjoy. @NASCAR @kansasspeedway
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 10, 2014

Crew members roll the @AxaltaRacing Chevy SS to inspection as we get closer to the green flag. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/ATcSw5SkVV
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) May 10, 2014

.@Kansasspeedway fans went wild for @bretteldridge at the pre-race concert! #KansasNights -MM pic.twitter.com/foySuhBEaM
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) May 10, 2014

.@JeffGordonWeb takes the red carpet at Driver Intros! #KansasNights -MM pic.twitter.com/S1cGerph0F
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) May 10, 2014

A quick pre-race chat between @AJDinger, @AllWaltrip & @mikejoy500. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/S8AinAp4c6
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) May 10, 2014

.@aric_almirola asks @mw55 if he wants to be a part of @FarmlandFoods #FarmlandBaconClub. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/mCTwKE50E0
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) May 10, 2014

Some clouds are rolling in over @kansasspeedway...they better not bring anything else with them! #TeamNoRain #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/mLz8gbYegB
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) May 10, 2014

Last minute discussion before drivers strap in @kansasspeedway! #Farmers5 #ThankATeacher pic.twitter.com/OlqvNVmxgR
— Farmers Racing (@FarmersRacing) May 10, 2014

Chad Knaus watching over the #lowes48 with @JimmieJohnson in the background: pic.twitter.com/DBV8rBHgXu
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) May 10, 2014

The anthem has been sung, the command to fire engines is up next from @kansasspeedway! Live leaderboard» http://t.co/f7W1WaFjsZ #NASCAR
— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 10, 2014