The Outside Groove 2006 Season Preview--Part 7

19 through 21--Ford, Chevy, "Dodge"

19. 17 Matt Kenseth
The Case For: Has a championship…or one of his robots does.
The Case Against: Has been sliding back ever since getting his championship. Damn you new points system, DAMN YOU!!!
Changes: R+L Carriers comes on board for a few races, giving us a car that resembles a Green Bay Packers fan on wheels.
Fun Fact: After signing USG as an associate sponsor, Matt attempted to tell everyone that he was “a US G!”. After Mark and Carl laughed at him, he gave it up.

20. 01 Joe Nemechek
The Case For: Has his sponsor, the Army, back for 2006.
The Case Against: In actuality, the Army may be stuck in MB2 Racing for years, with questions about its exit strategy.
Changes: Not much beyond the new garage, which has three separate rooms to house Boris Said’s hair.
Fun Fact: When you first come to the Cup Series, don’t have a lot of success winning poles right away. This could leave you with an ultimately ironic nickname for the rest of your career. Know how to market yourself. And knowing is half the battle.

21. 55 Michael Waltrip
The Case For: Is always good at Daytona…
The Case Against: …but is in a “Dodge”.
Changes: Has a brand-new team, but his sponsors followed him. I must ask, “why”?
Fun Fact: I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of you all round my cell
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
You've got me turning up and turning down
And turning in and turning 'round