Phoenix "News" and Notes

Well, its official--after weeks of speculation and days of waiting, we finally have the news we've expected: Reed Sorenson will be in the 09 car at Homestead. Oh, and Bobby Labonte is going to the 43 car.

Rumor has it that Jim Beam has asked Robby Gordon for a "rebate" on his sponsorship due to his failure to qualify for so many races. Just another day in the life of the worst season ever had by any driver ever.

For the first time ever, an "All-America" team has been selected for United States motorsports, including Nascar. Take THAT, Ron Fellows!

PIR is unique for the fact that no winner has ever won from the pole. Call it the curse of Loy Allen Jr.

FitzBradshaw Racing has said that it hopes to stay as a two car team next year. This despite never fully grasping the concept of the one car team OR the three car team--winning.

ODDS
4:1 After 300 days of dry heat, it will rain on race day.
9:2 Some West Series driver you've never heard of will make the race.
20:1 An announcer will refer to PIR as "purr".