It is a very sad day....

And I cannot give any kudos to what happened last night. Sad, VERY effing sad.

Track: California Speedway
Race: NEXTEL Cup Series 500
Track Length: 2 miles
Fastest Qualifying Lap: Ryan Newman, 187.432, April 2002
Pole Sitter: TBA
2004 Winner: Elliott Sadler

Track: Bristol Motorspeedway
Race: Sharpie 500
Track Length: 3/4 mile
Fastest Qualifying Lap: Ryan Newman, 128.709, 2003
Pole Sitter: Matt Kenseth
2004 Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr

"It's always reminds me of what an ancient Roman coliseum had to bem you know, grandstands all the way up to the heavens and a tough little place inside." Brendan Gaughan.

Track: Michigan International Speedway
Race: GFS Marketplace 400
Track Length: 2 miles
Fastest Qualifying Lap: Ryan Newman, 194.232, 2005
Pole Sitter: TBA
2004 Winner: Greg Biffle

Track: Watkins Glen
Race: Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen
Track Length: 2.45 miles, road course
Fastest Qualifying Lap: Ricky Rudd, 181.068 mph, Aug. 2000
Pole Sitter: Tony Stewart
2004 Winner: Tony Stewart
My Prediction: Kasey Kahne

"One thing has always been the same at the Glen...if you are going to be successful, you pretty much have to drive 90 laps out of control." Dale Jarrett.