| Gentlemen start your engines, four of the most | | | | switching manufacturers going from Chevrolet to |
| famous words that are spoken at any NASCAR | | | | Toyota. This is Toyota's second year competing in |
| event. This year the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has | | | | the Sprint Cup Series and adding the likes of Tony |
| a lot of changes occurring. | | | | Stewart, Denny Hamlin and their new teammate, |
| One big change this year is the Car Of Tomorrow | | | | Kyle Busch should make Toyota a prominent force in |
| being used in every race. Last year this car was | | | | 2008. |
| introduced and used in 16 select races to a lot of | | | | One change that is not occurring this year, or any |
| mixed reviews. This car was designed to be a safer, | | | | other year for that matter are the fans. NASCAR |
| more competitive and less expensive car for the | | | | has some of the most dedicated, loyal fans of any |
| teams. | | | | sport. They support their favorite driver and teams in |
| Several drivers have changed teams this year. The | | | | many ways. |
| most notable change is with Dale Earnhardt Jr. leaving | | | | One way NASCAR fans show their support is in the |
| the company his dad founded, Dale Earnhardt Inc., to | | | | merchandise the purchase. From the clothing they |
| join Hendrick Motorsports. He is joining and already | | | | buy to wear on race day, or any other day, to the |
| formable team of the reigning Sprint Cup Champion, | | | | coffee mugs they use everyday with their favorite |
| Jimmie Johnson, last year's runner up, Jeff Gordon, | | | | racer's number on it. NASCAR fans will go to great |
| and Casey Mears. | | | | means to show their support. |
| Another big change this year is Joe Gibbs Racing | | | | |