Talladega "News" and Notes

Fans plan to raise three fingers in the air on the third lap, in honor of Dale Earnhardt. Scientists are hard at work on genetic mutations that will allow a tribute to Richard Petty.

The 09 team is switching to a Ford this week. This could boost the team's performance all the way to 29th.

Elliott Sadler is rumored to be looking for a new ride. Given the moves by Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray, he might want to start looking for a ride after that ride as well.

This week's Busch race was almost run without a full field. Thank goodness Chad Chaffin has absolutely nothing better to do.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be starting a second Busch Series team later this year. I smell diecast! No, really, I do--its that metal-y smell.

ODDS
2:1 More than an hour will be dedicated to the DEI special paint schemes (if Budweiser is a sponsor on Fox).
3:1 Less than five mintes will be dedicated to the DEI special paint schemes (if Budweiser is not a sponsor on Fox).
25:1 You'll realize, "312? 499?!? Who ARE these people?!?"