From the March, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider
Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR
After an eventful, weather challenging week, the Nextel Cup and Craftsman Truck teams head to Martinsville Speedway while the Busch Series teams take the week off.Of the current Nextel Cup drivers, Jeff Gordon has held the key to Martinsville. In 26 starts, Gordon has won 7 times.
Gordon will need to continue his domination of Martinsville if he wishes to stay in the chase for the Nextel Cup championship. After Kenseth's bump in the last lap at Bristol, Gordon fell to 7th place in the standings.
Other drivers to note:
Jimmie Johnson
Mark Martin
Kasey Kahne
Jeff Burton
Next Week's Schedule:
(all times EST)
Nextel Cup
3/31/06 - 12:05pm DIRECTV 500 Practice
3/31/06 - 3:40pm DIRECTV 500 Qualifying
4/01/06 - 10:35am Happy Hour Practice
4/02/06 - 2:00pm DIRECTV 500
Busch Series
Off till the O'Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 8th.
Craftsman Truck Series
3/31/06 - 1:45pm Kroger 250 Practice
4/01/06 - 12:05pm Kroger 250 Qualifying
4/01/06 - 3:15pm Kroger 250
