THE OUTSIDE GROOVE’S 2005 SEASON PREVIEW

36-40: Stupid new qualifying format!

36. 43-Jeff Green
The Case For: He’s the most talented Green family member.
The Case Against: The above statement is like being the best NAIA punter.
Fun Fact: Someone should tell Richard that Yellow and Petty Blue don’t mix.

37. 45-Kyle Petty
The Case For: Actually made Tony Stewart seem like a decent guy.
The Case Against: Wow, nice guys really DO finish last.
Fun Fact: Kyle’s ponytail is on steroids. Want proof? It used to be a rat-tail.

38. 49-Ken Schrader
The Case For: Will race anytime, anything, anywhere.
The Case Against: Will win no time, nothing, no where.
Fun Fact: After threats of legal action, no longer yells “BAM!” in people’s ears.

39. 4-Mike Wallace
The Case For: This one time, he finished second in a cup race.
The Case Against: Team is no longer a powerhouse. And when it was, it only won about twice a year.
Fun Fact: Has to deal with having both Rusty AND Kenny as brothers. Yikes.

40. 66-Hermie Sadler
The Case For: Team may or may not be owned by John Basedow.
The Case Against: Does Big Daddy’s mean anything to you?
Fun Fact: Vegas puts odds at 3-1 that this team will be out of business by Chicago.

Tomorrow—spots 41-45.