Stock Car Insider - April 24th Issue

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR4/29/06 - 03:30pm Dodge Ram Tough 200 Qualifying
Next week, the Nextel Cup teams will take on the4/29/06 - 07:00pm Dodge Ram Tough 200
longest track on the ciruit, Talladega Superspeeway.Who's Hot?
Every week is exciting in the world of NASCAR.With Kevin Harvick's sweep of last weekend, he has
However, restricter plate races usually give the fansput himself almost out of reach in the Busch Series
the most exhilarating show. Watch 44 cars spacedChampionship race, and has catapulted himself into
apart by only a few inches traveling at speedsthe top 10 of the Nextel Cup Championship race.
approaching 200mph and you'll see what I mean. ForAfter dismal 2004 & 2005 seasons, many
the entire race, fans will clinch their seats and theirthought his future in Nextel Cup would be uncertain.
beers as they watch for the inevitable "Big One"; theKevin's contract with Richard Childress Racing is up at
wreck that takes out half the field.the end of 2006, and many thought Richard would
Of the current drivers, the odds on favorite to win islook for a fresh face to bring success to his ships.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 12 starts at Talladega, Jr. has 5However, while Richard was hopping through the
wins.jungles of Africa, Kevin was roaring his way to
Other drivers to watch:victory lane in Phoenix.
Tony StewartThe next stop on the Nextel Cup schedule is
Kurt BuschTalladega. Expect Kevin to finish well there. In 10
Kevin Harvickstarts, his average finish is 13th.
Jeff GordonWho's Not?
Next Week's Schedule:Greg Biffle's 2006 season is taking baby steps. After
(all times CST)starting the season horribly, he has slowly begun to
Nextel Cup: @ Talladegainch his way up the points standings. He currently sits
4/28/06 - 03:05pm Aaron's 499 Practicein 21st position and 163 points out of the 10th place
4/29/06 - 10:40pm Aaron's 499 Qualifyingqualifying position for the Nextel Cup Championship
4/30/06 - 1:10pm Aaron's 499race. Compare this to last year's season where Greg
Busch Series @ TalladegaBiffle finsihed the season in 2nd place, and I would
4/27/06 - 04:45pm Aaron's 312 Practicesay he's thoroughly disgusted.
4/28/06 - 04:05pm Aaron's 312 QualifyingHowever, with the abundance of 1 1/2 mile tracks still
4/29/06 - 2:10pm Aaron's 312to race at on the Nextel Cup circuit, don't count Biffle
Craftsman Truck Series @ Gateway Internationalout! The Roush Racing drivers all excel at the
Racewayfast-tracks and if any of the drivers ahead of Biffle
4/29/06 - 09:00am Dodge Ram Tough 200 Practicestumble, expect him to pounce!