This week has been interesting where NASCAR is concerned. Where should we begin?

  • There were rumors circulating that Jamie McMurrary was out at Roush-Fenway racing. Both denied the reports, but really? Do you believe them?
  • It was announced that Verizon bought out Alltel, which could cause another AT&T vs. NASCAR-like battle. It could also play a huge role in Ryan Newman who is in his contract year with Penske Racing.
  • Tony Stewart won his own charity race, taking the checkered flag at the fourth annual Prelude to the Dream at Eldora.
  • Casey Mears slyly mentioned in a press release that he is expecting his first child with his girlfriend.
  • Has anybody else noticed something growing on Chad Knaus’ head lately?

Of course, with Kasey Kahne taking his second checkered flag of the year in a points-paying race, some fan favorites had a horrible day including Stewart who has his third bad race in a row. He has also fallen to 12th in the points.

How will this help his contract negotiations with Joe Gibbs Racing?