New Hampshire "News" and Notes

Ah yes--that magical three week period of the Nextel Cup schedule when Nascar vists the powerhouse states of Delaware, New Hampshire, and non-Northern Virginia.

The Chase for the Cup officially begins on Sunday, although for Matt Kenseth, "...the Chase never stops--I'm always chasing greatness...and by greatness, I mean the checkered flag...and by checkered flag, I mean dinner."

To improve Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s chances at his statitically worst track, DEI officials have taken to referring to the course as either "Hamptona" or "Loundondega".

Taking a page from Roush Racing (and no, its not hiring Kevin Lepage), GM hosted its own version of the "Gong Show" this week, trying out numerous drivers for Nascar-affiliated rides. In another story, Action is PRAYING that GM chooses Jeff Earnhardt.

For the first time in years, next week's Dover race will not have a title sponsor. Or so they think. Ladies and Gentlemen, say hello to The Outside Groove 400!

ODDS
4:1 Ricky Craven will show up outside the track fence, whimpering.
10:1 Jeff Burton will be referred to as "a real threat".
1,000:1 Wayne Anderson will be referred to.