From the October, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider
Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Atlanta Motor Speedway
Holy shitoli; what just happened? Now with only 4 races to go to decide the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup champion, we have just 100 points separating 1st and 8th positions. Next stop on the circuit is Atlanta Motor Speedway.For the uninitiated, Atlanta is the fastest track on the NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule. It's a 1 1/2 mile track modeled after Lowe's Motor Speedway with the exception that it's wider. The increased width allows drivers to carry more speed through the turns and floor it on the straight-a-ways to top speeds of 200mph.
Next week expect Kasey Kahne to continue his successful streak at Atlanta. In 5 starts at Atlanta, Kasey has logged 1 win and 4 top 5's. Also expect the following drivers to do well next week:
Carl Edwards - Average Finish 11th
Jimmie Johnson - Average Finish 12th
Dale Earnhardt Jr - Average Finish 12th
Tony Stewart - Average Finish 13th
Next Week's Schedule:
Nextel Cup: @ Atlanta Motor Speedway
10/27/06 - 07:10pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops 500 Qualifying
10/28/06 - 12:05pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops 500 Practice
10/29/06 - 02:55pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Bass Pro Shops 500
Busch Series: @ Memphis Motorsports Park
10/27/06 - 04:00pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sam’s Town 250 Practice
10/28/06 - 10:05am NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sam’s Town 250 Qualifying
10/28/06 - 01:10pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sam’s Town 250
Craftsman Truck Series: @ Atlanta Motor Speedway
10/27/06 - 02:250pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Practice
10/28/06 - 01:05pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Qualifying
10/28/06 - 05:05pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 200
| See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Race Schedule |
