THE OUTSIDE GROOVE’S 2005 SEASON PREVIEW

16-20: Disappointment and Indigestion

16. 19-Jeremey Mayfield
The Case For: Snuck into the Chase in 2004, surprising everyone (including the dogs).
The Case Against: This year, security will be ready to keep him out.
Fun Fact: If one more person asks if his car has a Hemi, his ears are going to bleed.

17. 01-Joe Nemechek
The Case For: Martha’s on his side!
The Case Against: He’s Joe Nemechek.
Fun Fact: Due to bureaucratic bid processes, MB2 paid $75 for a lug nut last year.

18. 2-Rusty Wallace
The Case For: Last year before unemployment in the broadcasting field.
The Case Against: Will most likely be shot by Ryan Newman before the year is out.
Fun Fact: Huh huh huh…number two huh huh huh (by special guest Butt-Head)

19. 99-Carl Edwards
The Case For: No longer forced to eat Superchips.
The Case Against: Crippling spinal problems due to backflips.
Fun Fact: Since he missed out on hard liquor, Carl and Jack Roush are working on the next risqué sponsor…NORML!

20. 6-Mark Martin
The Case For: If the Red Sox won the championship, why not Mark?
The Case Against: Heavy cars due to frequent changes in paint schemes.
Fun Fact: Still would rather have that WD Brand steak.

Tomorrow—spots 21-25