Homestead "News" and Notes

A few Dodge teams will be going back to the 2004 Intrepid body style for this weekend's race. No word on if they'll also make Chappelle's Show references and root for the Red Sox.

As expected, Kenny Schrader has signed with Wood Brothers Racing for 2006. As NOT expected, Little Debbie snack cakes has signed up as the primary sponsor. This brings about the long awaited alliance of Little Debbie and the U.S. Air Force.

Tony Stewart simply needs to finish ninth or better (or lead a lap and finish tenth or better), to win the championship. However, I wouldn't count out Bobby Hamilton Jr. just yet.

Unveiling ceremonies for Kurt Busch's 2004 championship banner have been cancelled after last week's incident at Phoenix. No word on if this is a Michigan basketball Fab Five situation, where it will be stripped from the record books and only live on in the memory of Travis Best.

The Busch Series' Silly Season has lurched ahead, with Jason Keller going to the #1 car and Johnny Sauter going to the #44 (replacing Justin Labonte). Additionally, Keith Coleman Racing has hired and fired three drivers in the time it took you to read that sentence.

ODDS:
4:1 Some sappy song will be played at the end of the race showing highlights of NBC's coverage.
15:1 Allan Bestwick will kill Bill Weber during the final lap.
50:1 Less than 50 drivers will attempt the race.