THE OUTSIDE GROOVE’S 2005 SEASON PREVIEW

31-35: Excuses included at no extra charge

31. 5-Kyle Busch
The Case For: Instantly becomes most successful Kyle in Nascar.
The Case Against: Hendrick has about 60 people waiting in the wings to take his place.
Fun Fact: Poised to be this generation’s Dan McGwire! (early 90’s Seahawks fans will LOVE this joke).

32. 14-John Andretti
The Case For: Apparently the kid who designed the car got an A+.
The Case Against: Single car teams? They’re SO 1992.
Fun Fact: John believes in tradition, such as promoting tobacco products and driving a butt-ugly car.

33. 32-Bobby Hamilton Jr.
The Case For: World’s smallest driver!
The Case Against: Looks like a 6 year old.
Fun Fact: Hopefully he stops complaining about Cup drivers ruining his chances.

34. 77-Travis Kvapil
The Case For: Has a strong kvar.
The Case Against: We never got to hear Ward Burton say his name.
Fun Fact: Has 500 cans of Line-X in his basement.

35. 7-Robby Gordon
The Case For: 2 road courses? Double the fun for Mr. Robby!
The Case Against: Underwear and booze don’t mix.
Fun Fact: Robby is supremely focused this year. Nothing, and he means NOTHING will get in his way. (except the Indy 500).

Tomorrow—spots 36-40.