Richmond "News" and Notes

Well, its official: Kevin Harvick have agreed to terms through 2009. Reportedly Kevin is already working on a deal with Toyota to begin in 2010.

Speaking of Toyota, the manufacturer has said that it will not go over its three current teams in 2007. Uh, Robby--better check to see if that house is returnable.

Last year, Kyle Busch finished fourth in both of his Richmond runs. To commemorate this, Action is producing a "Going Fourth" special paint scheme, available in diecast in February 2008.

This week's honorary starter? Frank Beamer. So you'd better believe that if anyone punts a car, it'll be blocked.

This is the first Richmond Cup race with Crown Royal as a sponsor. Expect special guest appearances by Ray Lewis, Prince and Barney the Dinosaur.

ODDS
4:1--The race will end on some B.S. caution, after a Green-White-Checkered caused by a previous B.S. caution.
10:1--The pace car will be wrapped in a velvet pouch.
100:1--Darrell Waltrip will make it through the race without saying "Cat", "Mikey", or "Toyota".