| Upcoming Events in the World of NASCARNext | | | | a setback while pitting under green on lap |
| week, the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams head west | | | | 51; the pitstop put Kahne down in 38th |
| to the golden state of California to race in | | | | position. However, by lap 90, Kahne had |
| the Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. | | | | rocketed back up into the top 10 for good. In |
| Infineon Raceway is one of two road courses | | | | the end, the race was determined on pit road |
| on the NASCAR Nextel Cup circuit that helps | | | | as Kasey edged out Carl Edwards by a foot for |
| add another dimension to an already | | | | the win.Yesterdays performance is an |
| challenging schedule. NASCAR is the only | | | | indication that not only Kasey Kahne has |
| American series that offers up superspeedway, | | | | arrived but so has Evernham Motorsports. |
| short track, and road course racing.The | | | | Finally, Evernham Motorsports has a driver in |
| grueling 1.99 mile road course of Infineon is | | | | the top 3 who poses a serious threat every |
| a challenge to both drivers and cars alike. | | | | weekend. |
| The track offers up 12 turns and varrying | | | | |
| elevetaion changes. Often times, even the | | | | Shop for Kasey Kahne MerchandiseWho's Not?I |
| most skilled road-course drivers suffer | | | | hate to pick on the wounded, but Tony Stewart |
| setbacks due to transmission or other | | | | is being tagged this week in the Who's Not |
| mechanical failures. Expect to see drivers | | | | section. Through no fault of his own, Tony |
| lose gears as they down and up shift their | | | | was spun into the turn 3 wall on lap 22 in a |
| 3000lb, 850 horsepower rockets around the | | | | race-ending wreck. The wreck raises several |
| track.Next week at Infineon, expect Jeff | | | | serious questions, 1) Did the wreck further |
| Gordon & Tony Stewart to battle it out. Of | | | | irritate the already injured shoulder of Tony |
| the current drivers, both Gordon and Stewart | | | | 2) is Tony feeling somewhat gun shy after |
| rank in the top 5 for career finishes at road | | | | having multiple hard wrecks in the last |
| course events.Also expect the following | | | | several races and 3) is Tony's, as well as |
| drivers to do well next week:Other drivers to | | | | his team's, confidence at a level where it |
| note:Mark Martin - Average Finish 9th | | | | needs at this point in the season?With only |
| | | | 10 races left before the Nextel Cup |
| Kevin Harvick - Average Finish 13th | | | | Championship field is set, the competition |
| | | | from positions 6-13 is heating up. It is |
| Robby Gordon - Average Finish 14thNext | | | | critical for the drivers currently in the top |
| Week's Schedule:Nextel Cup: @ Infineon | | | | 10 to perform consistently. That means no |
| Raceway (all times in EST) | | | | more 30+ place finishes for Tony. Ever since |
| | | | the All-Star break, Smoke has slowly begun |
| 6/24/06 - 2:10pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Dodge | | | | slipping down the points standings. He |
| Save Mart 350 Practice | | | | currently is in 6th place with only a 132 |
| | | | point cushion between him and the 11th place |
| 6/23/06 - 07:05pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Dodge | | | | driver, Jeff Gordon.If Tony doesn't start |
| Save Mart 350 Qualifying | | | | finishing like the Tony of old, he may end up |
| | | | on the outside looking in when the Nextel Cup |
| 6/25/06 - 03:40pm NASCAR Nextel Dodge/Save | | | | Chase for the Championship begins. |
| Mart 350Busch Series: @ The Milwaukee Mile | | | | |
| (all times in Central) | | | | Shop for Tony Stewart merchandiseLast Week's |
| | | | HeadlinesYesterday's win at Michigan in the |
| 6/24/06 - 12:00pm NASCAR Busch Series AT&T | | | | 3M Performance 400 proved that Kasey Kahne is |
| 250 Practice | | | | the man when starting out front, and that |
| | | | he's not Wicked Witch of the West. While |
| 6/24/06 - 05:05pm NASCAR Busch Series AT&T | | | | everyone was running for cover as the |
| 250 Qualifying | | | | rain-ending downpour started, Kasey strolled |
| | | | happily down pit-road soaking up every last |
| 6/24/06 - 08:05pm NASCAR Busch Series AT&T | | | | drop. To Kasey, after narrowly beating Carl |
| 250Craftsman Truck Series: @ The Milwaukee | | | | Edwards off of pit-road, I'm sure the rain |
| Mile (all times in Central) | | | | felt like sun shining on a perfect |
| | | | day.Yesterday was also a strong day for two |
| 6/23/06 - 01:00pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck | | | | drivers looking to qualify for the Chase for |
| Series TOYOTA TUNDRA MILWAUKEE 200 Practice | | | | the Championship, Greg Biffle and Carl |
| | | | Edwards. Both finished in the top 5 boosting |
| 6/23/06 - 05:30pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck | | | | Greg Biffle into the top 10, and Carl within |
| Series TOYOTA TUNDRA MILWAUKEE 200 Qualifying | | | | 85 points of 10th.Another big mover of the |
| | | | day was Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr had one of the |
| 6/23/06 - 08:15pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck | | | | strongest cars of the race, and at some |
| Series TOYOTA TUNDRA MILWAUKEE 200 | | | | points the strongest. In the end, Earnhardt |
| | | | finished 3rd and moved up into 4th place in |
| See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series | | | | the points standings.Jeff Gordon improved his |
| Race ScheduleWho's Hot?If you're a gambling | | | | chances for qualifying for the Chase for the |
| junkie, I have a tip for you! Bet on Kasey | | | | Championship by finishing in the top 10 and |
| Kahne whenever he wins the pole. In the | | | | moving to within 11 points of the 10th place |
| modern era of NASCAR, how often does the pole | | | | standing. Expect Jeff to continue to better |
| sitter win the race? Not often! Just ask Ryan | | | | his chances at making the top 10 with a |
| Newman. However, Kasey Kahne has been able to | | | | strong finish at Infineon Raceway next week. |
| win multiple times starting from the | | | | |
| pole.Rain-shortened or not, Kahne had the car | | | | See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Race |
| to beat yesterday in the 3M Performance 400. | | | | ScheduleThis article is provided to you by |
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