Martinsville "News" and Notes

The hot new rumor has Bobby Labonte going to the 42 Dodge in 2006, which would free Jamie McMurray to go to the 97, and Kurt Busch to go to the 6. And who would take over the 18? Mark Brunell.

Martinsville marks the first race since the Goodyear blowout sale at Charlotte. Reportedly Goodyear executives are confident that their tires will hold up, as long as the track doesn't come apart...again.

Martinsville is affectionately known as "The Paperclip" for its unique narrow layout. Similarly, Pocono is known as "Matolli's Mistake".

Nascar executives have urged fans not to look anymore into the fact that Martinsville gets Pikes Peak's Busch date next year, just months after ISC bought both tracks.

49 drivers attempted this Sunday's race, meaning that six will go home. And by six I mean Joey McCarthey and five others.

ODDS:
3:1 Anyone will show up for "Wally's World".
8:1 Jeff Gordon's race will end when a piece of Skylab cuts one of his tires.
20:1 Jeff Green will show up in the 0 car this week (too soon).