THE OUTSIDE GROOVE’S 2005 SEASON PREVIEW

11-15: Teetering on the brink of the Chase…or DOOOOOM!

11. 31-Jeff Burton
The Case For: Finally has a sponsor, due to the fact that Cingular had to sponsor him or leave the sport entirely.
The Case Against: Ward won’t stop calling.
Fun Fact: This year Jeff joins Ryan Newman in fighting the monolith that is Nextel.
12. 29-Kevin Harvick
The Case For: Its an odd-numbered year—a fact Harvick fans won’t shut up about.
The Case Against: How long till he picks a fight with Dave Blaney?
Fun Fact: Kevin hears loud whipping noises wherever he goes.
13. 9-Kasey Kahne
The Case For: Evernham now delivers the crappy motors to Petty Enterprises.
The Case Against: Less time with Schmuck=more pressure.
Fun Fact: The Dodge fandom timeline: Bill ElliottàSterling MarlinàRyan NewmanàKasey Kahne
14. 16-Greg Biffle
The Case For: Has Kirk Schelmerdine acting as a decoy on the track.
The Case Against: Will have about 14 primary sponsors this year.
Fun Fact: Would’ve never survived the Battle of Bunker Hill (Can YOU get the obscure reference? If so, send me an email—you’ll win nothing but satisfaction…sweet sweet satisfaction).
15. 41-Casey Mears
The Case For: No longer driving a pink car.
The Case Against: Has to listen to Sterling’s stories about the “good ole days”
Fun Fact: Has been shot 17 times in the chest (take THAT 50 Cent).

Tomorrow—spots 16-20