| Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR | | | | 4/29/06 - 03:30pm Dodge Ram Tough 200 Qualifying |
| Next week, the Nextel Cup teams will take on the | | | | 4/29/06 - 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 fans | | | | put himself almost out of reach in the Busch Series |
| the most exhilarating show. Watch 44 cars spaced | | | | Championship race, and has catapulted himself into |
| apart by only a few inches traveling at speeds | | | | the top 10 of the Nextel Cup Championship race. |
| approaching 200mph and you'll see what I mean. For | | | | After dismal 2004 & 2005 seasons, many |
| the entire race, fans will clinch their seats and their | | | | thought his future in Nextel Cup would be uncertain. |
| beers as they watch for the inevitable "Big One"; the | | | | Kevin'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 is | | | | look for a fresh face to bring success to his ships. |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 12 starts at Talladega, Jr. has 5 | | | | However, 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 Stewart | | | | The next stop on the Nextel Cup schedule is |
| Kurt Busch | | | | Talladega. Expect Kevin to finish well there. In 10 |
| Kevin Harvick | | | | starts, his average finish is 13th. |
| Jeff Gordon | | | | Who'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: @ Talladega | | | | inch his way up the points standings. He currently sits |
| 4/28/06 - 03:05pm Aaron's 499 Practice | | | | in 21st position and 163 points out of the 10th place |
| 4/29/06 - 10:40pm Aaron's 499 Qualifying | | | | qualifying position for the Nextel Cup Championship |
| 4/30/06 - 1:10pm Aaron's 499 | | | | race. Compare this to last year's season where Greg |
| Busch Series @ Talladega | | | | Biffle finsihed the season in 2nd place, and I would |
| 4/27/06 - 04:45pm Aaron's 312 Practice | | | | say he's thoroughly disgusted. |
| 4/28/06 - 04:05pm Aaron's 312 Qualifying | | | | However, with the abundance of 1 1/2 mile tracks still |
| 4/29/06 - 2:10pm Aaron's 312 | | | | to race at on the Nextel Cup circuit, don't count Biffle |
| Craftsman Truck Series @ Gateway International | | | | out! The Roush Racing drivers all excel at the |
| Raceway | | | | fast-tracks and if any of the drivers ahead of Biffle |
| 4/29/06 - 09:00am Dodge Ram Tough 200 Practice | | | | stumble, expect him to pounce! |