Phoenix "News" and Notes

--Rumors have Martin Truex Jr. leaving DEI after this season. If so, expect his Busch ride to be filled by someone tangentially associated to the team, ala Paul Menard and Michael Waltrip.
--After Ryan Newman lost control during his qualifying run, Rusty Wallace was seen "cackling like Kenny" according to one witness.
--NBC's new Sunday Night deal with the NFL has many wondering how it will affect Nascar. The answer? The rescheduling of a few races a couple hours early will surely KILL the sport.
--Phoenix is one of only four tracks that Jeff Gordon has not won on. Coincidentally, Phoenix is one of 22 tracks that Robby Gordon hasn't won on (including North Wilkesboro and Rockingham!)
--Jamie McMurray debuts his Home123 car this week. Home123, as the name suggests, is fake.

ODDS:
3:2--An announcer will mention that this is the first time Nascar is racing at Phoenix in the Spring.
5:1--An announcer will mention that this is the first time Nascar is racing so early under the lights.
100:1--An announcer will mention that this is the first time Nascar is racing on Passover.