California "News" and Notes

--Breaking News: Shane Hmiel, after failing a third drug test, has been banned for life from Nascar. And so continues the Curse of NBS 24/7. Watch out Joel. Watch out.

--When Lee Iacoca said "If you can find a better car, buy a better car", I don't think he meant for Dodge's top team to run two-year-old models to gain a competitive advantage.

--Kyle Busch has been featured on a box of Frosted Flakes, his sponsor through Kellogg's. And if he's real good, they'll let him drink CHOCOLATE milk at snack time!

--Darrell Waltrip has been signed to a long-term extension with Fox Sports. Then again, it doesn't matter what they sign him to, since he won't be able to read the contract anyway.

--Kevin Harvick runs his annual Ice Breakers car this week. Finally, we've found a way to connect Kevin Harvick, Haylie Duff, Keith Jackson, and Joey Lawrence.

ODDS
1:2 The phrase "(driver's name) is California dreamin'" will be used a dozen times during the pre-race.
10:1 Ted Musgrave will get over talking about his "Dodge" during the Truck race pre-race.
50:1 Arnold Schwarzenegger will skip the race to spend a nice quiet afternoon out of the public eye.