Indy "News" and Notes

--This year, the race is sponsored by Allstate. 10 years of tradition shouldn't mean anything to a company looking to spend money, that's Allstate's stand. Are you in good hands?

--As usual, the "support" Busch and Truck races will be held across town at IRP. In the Thanksgiving Dinner that is Indianapolis, IRP is the kids table.

--New rumors have Matt Kenseth going to DEI in 2006. WHY?

--The 400 continues to hold its place as Nascar's most prestigious race that's not exciting.

--This week marks the first major event at IMS since the tire debacle earlier this year. If any drivers threaten to boycott this event, expect them to be "messed up" by Brian France's business associates.

ODDS
3:1 Tony Stewart will continue to complain about the fact that the race is sponsored
10:1 More than half the field will be running special paint schemes
50:1 Anyone outside the top 35 who makes the race will finish in the top 20