Daytona 500 Thread

[Guest JT179]

I figured i'd start up a Daytona 500 thread since I don't see anything on the board about it. Below is all the information about the Daytona 500:

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Daytona 500 Entry List

(Car # - Driver - Sponsor - Car Make)

00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford

1 Martin Truex, Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet

2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet

5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet

6 Mark Martin AAA Ford

7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet

07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge

10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

14 Sterling Marlin Waste Managment Chevrolet

15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet

16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford

17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford

18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

20 Tony Stewart Home Depot Chevrolet

21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge

23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge

24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet

26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet

29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet

31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet

34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet

36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet

37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge

38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford

40 David Stremme Lonestar Steakhouses Dodge

41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge

43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge

48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge

50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge

52 Larry Gunselman Pro30.com/Race2WA.com Dodge

55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge

59 Andy Belmont YearOne.com Chevrolet

61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drinks Ford

66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge

78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

80 Carl Long RoadLoans.com Ford

88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford

89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge

92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet

95 Stanton Barrett Yippeenet.com Chevrolet

96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet

99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

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Daytona 500 Qualifying Results

1. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

2. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

3. 88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford

4. 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford

5. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

6. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

7. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

8. 36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet

9. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet

10. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

11. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

12. 29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet

13. 01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet

14. 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Managment Chevrolet

15. 25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet

16. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

17. 20 Tony Stewart Home Depot Chevrolet

18. 32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet

19. 00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford

20. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

21. 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

22. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet

23. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

24. 16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford

25. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

26. 6 Mark Martin AAA Ford

27. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

28. 42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge

29. 61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drinks Ford

30. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

31. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

32. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet

33. 15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet

34. 95 Stanton Barrett Yippeenet.com Chevrolet

35. 1 Martin Truex, Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

36. 50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge

37. 8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

38. 4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet

39. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge

40. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge

41. 40 David Stremme Lonestar Steakhouses Dodge

42. 34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet

43. 89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge

44. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge

45. 74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge

46. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge

47. 23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge

48. 49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge

49. 37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge

50. 92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet

51. 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

52. 52 Larry Gunselman Pro30.com/Race2WA.com Dodge

53. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge (Broke A Gear On 2nd Qualifying Lap)

54. 59 Andy Belmont YearOne.com Chevrolet

55. 80 Carl Long RoadLoans.com Ford

56. 17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford (Blew A Tire Just As He Took The Green Flag)

57. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet (Time Disallowed, Illegal Rear Window Modification)

58. 96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet (Time Disallowed, Illegal Carburator)

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Gatorade Duel Starting Line-Ups (Races That Determine Starting Position for Rows 2-20 or 3rd threw 39th)

Gatorade Duel #1

1. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

2. 88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford

3. 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford

4. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

5. 36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet

6. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

7. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

8. 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Managment Chevrolet

9. 25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet

10. 20 Tony Stewart Home Depot Chevrolet

11. 00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford

12. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

13. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

14. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

15. 61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drinks Ford

16. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

17. 15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet

18. 1 Martin Truex, Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

19. 50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge

20. 8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

21. 34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet

22. 74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge

23. 23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge

24. 49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge

25. 92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet

26. 52 Larry Gunselman Pro30.com/Race2WA.com Dodge

27. 59 Andy Belmont YearOne.com Chevrolet

28. 17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford

29. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

Gatorade Duel #2

1. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

2. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

3. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

4. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet

5. 29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet

6. 01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet

7. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

8. 32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet

9. 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

10. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet

11. 16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford

12. 6 Mark Martin AAA Ford

13. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

14. 42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge

15. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

16. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet

17. 95 Stanton Barrett Yippeenet.com Chevrolet

18. 4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet

19. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge

20. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge

21. 40 David Stremme Lonestar Steakhouses Dodge

22. 89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge

23. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge

24. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge

25. 37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge

26. 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

27. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

28. 80 Carl Long RoadLoans.com Ford

29. 96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet

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Gatorade Duel Results

Gatorade Duel #1

1. 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford

2. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

3. 8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

4. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

5. 17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford

6. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

7. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

8. 20 Tony Stewart Home Depot Chevrolet

9. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

10. 1 Martin Truex, Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

11. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

12. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

13. 88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford

14. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

15. 49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge

16. 61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drinks Ford

17. 36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet

18. 23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge

19. 74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge

20. 25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet

21. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

22. 52 Larry Gunselman Pro30.com/Race2WA.com Dodge

23. 50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge

24. 59 Andy Belmont YearOne.com Chevrolet

25. 34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet

26. 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Managment Chevrolet

27. 92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet

28. 15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet

29. 00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford

Gatorade Duel #2

1. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

2. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet

3. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

4. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

5. 6 Mark Martin AAA Ford

6. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge

7. 42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge

8. 16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford

9. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

10. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet

11. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

12. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge

13. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

14. 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

15. 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

16. 29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet

17. 4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet

18. 96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet

19. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge

20. 40 David Stremme Lonestar Steakhouses Dodge

21. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet

22. 37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge

23. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge

24. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

25. 89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge

26. 32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet

27. 80 Carl Long RoadLoans.com Ford

28. 95 Stanton Barrett Yippeenet.com Chevrolet

29. 01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet

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Daytona 500 Starting Line-Up

1. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

2. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

3. 38 Elliott Sadler M&M's Ford

4. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's Chevrolet

5. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

6. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

7. 8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

8. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

9. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

10. 6 Mark Martin AAA Ford

11. 17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Power Tools Ford

12. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Financial Dodge

13. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

14. 42 Casey Mears Texaco/Havoline Dodge

15. 20 Tony Stewart Home Depot Chevrolet

16. 16 Greg Biffle National Guard Ford

17. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

18. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

19. 1 Martin Truex, Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

20. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Chevrolet

21. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

22. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

23. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

24. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Dodge

25. 88 Dale Jarrett UPS Ford

26. 19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

27. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

28. 29 Kevin Harvick GM Goodwrench Chevrolet

29. 49 Brent Sherman Serta Dodge

30. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Dodge

31. 61 Kevin Lepage Amp Energy Drink Ford

32. 40 David Stremme Lonestar Steakhouses Dodge

33. 36 Bill Elliott Ginn Clubs & Resorts Chevrolet

34. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Dodge

35. 25 Brian Vickers GMAC Chevrolet

36. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

37. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

38. 01 Joe Nemechek U.S. Army Chevrolet

39. 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Managment Dodge

40. 32 Travis Kvapil Tide Chevrolet

41. 00 Hermie Sadler Aaron's Ford

42. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Apex Electric Chevrolet

43. 96 Terry Labonte DLP HDTV/Tweeter Chevrolet

Missing The Race Were:

4 Scott Wimmer AERO Exhaust Chevrolet

10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

15 Paul Menard Menards/Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet

23 Mike Skinner Bad Boy Mowers Dodge

34 Randy LaJoie Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet

37 Chad Blount R&J Racing Dodge

50 Larry Foyt Arnold Development Companies Dodge

52 Larry Gunselman Pro30.com/Race2WA.com Dodge

59 Andy Belmont YearOne.com Chevrolet

74 Derrike Cope MyGuardian911/Sundance Vacations Dodge

78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

80 Carl Long RoadLoans.com Ford

89 Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus/Dutch Quality Stone Dodge

92 Chad Chaffin Oak Glove Co. Chevrolet

95 Stanton Barrett Yippeenet.com Chevrolet

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INFORMATION ON DAYTONA 500 QUALIFYING FROM JAYSKI.COM

How the fields for the Gatorade Duels are set: The front row for the Daytona 500 and the starting lineups for the Gatorade Duel qualifying races were set by today's qualifying. Burton will start on the pole for the first Gatorade Duel and Gordon will start on the pole for the second. Starting positions in the Gatorade Duel races are determined by qualifying speeds. The participating eligible highest ranked 35 in 2005 car owner points are assigned to Gatorade Duel races based on their standing in the 2005 final car owner points: odd-numbered ranked car owners compete in the first Gatorade Duel; even-numbered owners in the second. Owners who failed to finish in the top-35 of the 2005 car owner points will be assigned to a Gatorade Duel based on qualifying times: the highest qualifying owner to the first Duel; the next to the second and alternating through the remaining entries.(NASCAR Statistical Services)(2-12-2006)

Finishing positions in the Gatorade Duel races will determine starting positions in the Daytona 500. First the front-row qualifiers will be removed from the equation. The remaining eligible highest ranked 35 in car owner points, plus the two highest finishing non-top 35 teams from each Duel and the fastest drivers not among those 35 (by time from Daytona 500 qualifying) or a past champion will make up the field for the 2005 Daytona 500.

Format for making the 2006 Daytona 500 field:

-The top 35 teams in owner's points from 2005 are guaranteed a spot somewhere in the field. 96-Terry Labonte is assured a spot as a past champion.

-Twenty-two other drivers are competing for the remaining seven spots in the 43-car field.

Pole Day Qualifying:

-The drivers posting the top two speeds: 31-Jeff Burton and 24-Jeff Gordon, are locked in on the front row unless they have to go to a backup car or change an engine.

-The three fastest cars among those not in the top 35 in 2005 owners points:

36-Bill Elliott, 32-Travis Kvapil and 00-Hermie Sadler, also earned a starting spot.

Four other drivers can make the Daytona 500 via speed, the rest out of the top-35 in owners points must race their way in.

Gatorade duel qualifying races

-Burton starts first in the first of Thursday's two 150-mile races; Gordon starts first in the second. The remaining cars are assigned based on qualifying times, but the top 35 from last year are split 18-17 in the two duels.

Setting the Daytona 500 field

-The inside spots for rows 2 to 20 are set in the first duel. It includes 17 of the top 35 from last year and the top two duel finishers outside the top 35. The same thing applies for outside spots in the second duel – 16 of the top 35 and top two outside the top 35.

-Positions 40, 41 and 42 go to the three cars not in last year's top 35 that had the fastest Pole Day speed, if not accounted for in the 150s.

-The final position goes to a past Cup champion. If no past champ needs it, the 43rd spot goes to the next fastest non-top 35 car.

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Any questions children?

[oldskool]

I have a few:

Why do Burton and Gordon race in the Gatorade duels if they're locked into the front row? Isn't that just asking for it? Also, what would happen if one of them wrecked and had to switch cars...wouldn't that mean that they would have gone from the pole to the back of the pack thanks to the Gatorade 125s?

I really hate the Gatorade 125s. My personal favorite driver (Jarrett) qualified 3rd, which in any other race would be just that, third. But thanks to the 125s he's starting in 25th position.

[Blehschmidt]

Enjoyed the hell out of the Bud Shoot Out on Sunday, good racing....

Glad to see Jeff Burton get the pole, that team needs a break.

Bobby Labonte and Petty Enterprises seems to be a good match...it'll be nice to see the 43 back in victory lane.

My boy, Elliot Sadler has a good shot at the Cup this year....

Sadly, my other favorite, Sterling Marlin looks like he may be in for another long year.

Quite impressed with Denny Hamlin so far.

Still wish Kurt Busch would hit the wall more often.

[Guest JT179]

I have a few:

Why do Burton and Gordon race in the Gatorade duels if they're locked into the front row? Isn't that just asking for it? Also, what would happen if one of them wrecked and had to switch cars...wouldn't that mean that they would have gone from the pole to the back of the pack thanks to the Gatorade 125s?

I really hate the Gatorade 125s. My personal favorite driver (Jarrett) qualified 3rd, which in any other race would be just that, third. But thanks to the 125s he's starting in 25th position.

[Lowerdeck]

Eh, I think it's good being different for this once. Also, racing for qualifying makes it worth watching qualifying. Teams probably wouldn't care nearly as much as they do here in the conventional all alone on the track get two laps and park the damn thing.

58 people qualify for this sucker. Next race I doubt there'll be more than 46-47.

[Jester of Death]

The teams I am rooting for this season:

Jimmy Johnson (apparently was sent to the back for some illegal car changes)

Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman's Car (who was also sent to the back, even though they qualified 43rd )

Jeff Gordon (who is the Row 1 Outside starter)

and Carl Edwards (Gotta love the backflip)

So a poor showing for my teams this year

[Guest JT179]

Daytona News & Notes a day before the 500

-Matt Kenseth won the IROC Race yesterday, his third win in the series. Kenseth, a former IROC series champion, dominated much of the race but a late race restart nearly cost him. Martin Truex, Jr., the two time Busch Series Champion, got by Kenseth on the restart but Kenseth wouldn't give in. Kenseth hit Truex in the left rear several times, finally forcing Truex up and out of the draft. Truex would end up finishing fifth.

-Mark Martin picked up his 4th career win at Daytona yesterday in only his 4th career start in the Craftsman Truck Series. Martin, who started on the pole, led 42 of the 102 laps to pick up the victory. A late race caution reset the field for a Green, White, Checkered finish but Ron Hornaday Jr. spun out taking several other trucks with him which froze the field and handed the win to Martin on a silver plater. Its a good thing too, Toyota teammates Ted Musgrave & Todd Bodine were right behind him planning to lay back and get a run on him on the last lap.

-Ken Schrader paced the last Daytona 500 practice, but DEI teammates Martin Truex, Jr. & Dale Earnhardt, Jr. weren't too far behind him. Jeff Green, Kevin Lepage, Dale Jarrett, Sterling Marlin, Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton, & Brent Sherman rounded out the top 10 in practice.

-Mike Wallace may not make it to the Daytona 500 after a nasty wreck in the Craftsman Truck Series opener on Friday. Wallace, who was diagnosed with post concussion syndrome at the track, hopes to be cleared to race on Sunday. If he isn't Kenny Wallace, Mike's brother, will take his place in the race. Kenny practiced Mike's car in the last Daytona 500 session on Saturday.

-J.J. Yeley picked up the pole for today's Busch Series opener. Yeley is one of 17 drivers who are in both the Cup Series and Busch Series races at Daytona this weekend. Rounding out the top 5 spots in qualifying were Aaron Fike, Clint Bowyer, Johnny Sauter, & John Andretti.

[ACCBiggz]

Cheaters do win ... Jimmie Johnson wins the Daytona 500.

[Guest JT179]

Cheaters do win ... Jimmie Johnson wins the Daytona 500.

[ACCBiggz]

Cheaters do win ... Jimmie Johnson wins the Daytona 500.

I'm not a Johnson fan, but at least he didn't wreck someone on purpose. *Looks at Stewart*

[ragbag]

Johnson had a good car all day long, but once he was out in front for the green white checkred, he had it since he kept it down low and the high line was horrible all day long. And Stewart was just driving like a retard, shunting Kenseth like that was just stupid that he could've hurt someone. But Kenseth's remarks after race was funny calling Stewart a hyprocrit. But overall, a good, pretty clean race with no big ones.

[Guest JT179]

Stewart did exactly what he said shouldn't be done, he went after Kenseth. Bloody idoit.

[Lowerdeck]

Wow, those two last laps were uneventful. That high line really did suck all day. Little E shoulda known better before getting blown out to dry.

[Tarheels.]

I loved Daytona this year, and I love the fact that Stewart was nowhere near the top. Stewart is one of the biggest hypocrits I've seen as he went after Kenseth. Then after the race "He started it and I finished it" to top off his week of bump drafting is dangerous and may kill somebody......dumb ass.

[ACCBiggz]

Wow, those two last laps were uneventful. That high line really did suck all day. Little E shoulda known better before getting blown out to dry.

[Guest JT179]

If Mears had followed Newman when he ducked out going into Turn 3 I think Newman may have gotten Stewart. Probably wouldn't have mattered though since Biffle wrecked coming out of Turn 4.

Oh and Biggz, I think your thinking of Clint Bowyer the rookie.

Edited February 20, 2006 by JT179

[naiwf]

I loved Daytona this year, and I love the fact that Stewart was nowhere near the top. Stewart is one of the biggest hypocrits I've seen as he went after Kenseth. Then after the race "He started it and I finished it" to top off his week of bump drafting is dangerous and may kill somebody......dumb ass.

[KDAWG]

I loved Daytona this year, and I love the fact that Stewart was nowhere near the top. Stewart is one of the biggest hypocrits I've seen as he went after Kenseth. Then after the race "He started it and I finished it" to top off his week of bump drafting is dangerous and may kill somebody......dumb ass.

Three things. . .

1) You do realize Stewart finished 5th right?

2) Kenseth is a pussy. A whiny pussy at that.

3) Stewart didn't bump draft, so I don't see how he was a hypocrite.

[Guest Chaos Theory]

Stewart is a hypocrite. He said that aggressive driving was going to get someone killed. Then he did it to Kennseth when Kennseth didn't do a damn thing to him. All Kennseth did was get close to him going through the turn to get a run coming onto the back stretch. Dale Jr. Does it all the time and no one bitches at him. I fucking hate Tony Stewart and he should go the fuck back to Inday car racing.

[oldskool]

Stewart is a hypocrite. He said that aggressive driving was going to get someone killed. Then he did it to Kennseth when Kennseth didn't do a damn thing to him. All Kennseth did was get close to him going through the turn to get a run coming onto the back stretch. Dale Jr. Does it all the time and no one bitches at him. I fucking hate Tony Stewart and he should go the fuck back to Inday car racing.