From the August, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider
Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR
Upcoming Events in the World of NASCARThere are only two more races until the Chase for the Championship gets underway. NASCAR has to be ecstatic with the standings heading into California next week. Currently, the two biggest names in NASCAR, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr, sit in 5th and 9th place respectively. As you recall, both drivers missed the 2005 inaugural Chase for the Championship.
Other drivers in the top 10 include previous champions Matt Kenseth (2nd place), Tony Stewart (8th place), and fan favorite Mark Martin (10th). Given this star-studded cast who has everything to lose, next week's Sony HD 500 is building up to be a can't miss race!
Of all current drivers with 2 or more career starts at California, Carl Edwards has had the most success. In 4 starts, Carl has an average finish of 4th.
Also expect the following drivers to do well next week:
Jamie McMurray - Average Finish 7th
Jimmie Johnson - Average Finish 8th
Kurt Busch - Average Finish 10th
Matt Kenseth - Average Finish 12th
Next Week's Schedule:
Nextel Cup: @ California Speedway
9/01/06 - 03:40pm NASCAR Nextel Cup SONY HD 500 Qualifying
9/02/06 - 02:35pm NASCAR Nextel Cup SONY HD 500 Practice
9/03/06 - 05:05pm NASCAR Nextel Cup SONY HD 500
Busch Series: @ California Speedway
9/01/06 - 06:40pm NASCAR Busch AMERIQUEST 300 Practice
9/02/06 - 03:40pm NASCAR Busch AMERIQUEST 300 Qualifying
8/12/06 - 02:10pm NASCAR Busch Series AMERIQUEST 300
Craftsman Truck Series off until September 16th at New Hampshire International Speedway
| See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Race Schedule |
