1. We will be reminded that there are only 15 races until the field is set for the Chase.
2. We will be reminded that of the drivers who were in the Chase last year, thatonly 4 are currently in the top ten. (Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, & Mark Martin).
3. We will be reminded that the drivers who were in the Chase last year aremired out of the top 10. [13th (Carl Edwards), 18th (Kurt Busch), 20th (Greg Biffle), 23rd (Ryan Newman), 34th (Jeremy Mayfield). Rusty Wallace retired at the end of the year.]
4. We will see at least 1/2 the caution laps run in the race. This time will be used to discuss #1-3.
5. However, we will still miss at least 2/3 of the restarts. Instead of seeing the green flag, we will see the cars coming out of turn 2.
6. At least one incident resulting in caution will happen while we are at commercial break.
7. The following drivers will be interviewed either pre or post race {regardless of how they finish}:
A. Jeff Gordon will be asked (1) whether he thinks his team has "turned the corner" this year; (2) why he does so well at Darlington and (3) what it would mean to him to win at Darlington again.
B. Jimmie Johnson will be asked (1) whether he thinks he can keep up the momentum his team has through the Chase and (2) how his car is running.
C. Tony Stewart's interview will consists of questions on (1) his monkey or dog; (2) his fishing trip; (3) driving in the Indy 500 and whether he's been to IMS yet this year or (4) the goings on at Eldora, his dirt track.
D. Dale Jr will be asked (1) how he celebrated his win; (2) what he thinks of Denny Hamlin running second at Richmond; and (3) if he thinks his team has turned the corner this year.
E. Greg Biffle will be asked (1) how it felt to finally have a top 5 finish at Richmond (2) how he won the race at Darlington last year and (3) what his plan is for winning this year.
G. Kasey Kahne will be asked (1) whether they have found/ fixed the spark plug problem and (2) how he got roped into selling tickets at Kansas Speedway next week.
H. Kevin Harvick will be asked about the decision not to pit last week. He will change the subject and talk about something else while scanning the crowd for something to throw at the interviewer.
I. Whomever wins the pole, unless already listed. He will be asked how he gets "around here so fast."
J. One rookie of your choice - probably Hamlin due to his injury and finishing 2nd last week. The question, regardless will be "How do you feel about making your first Cup start here at the Lady in Black/ The Track Too Tough to Tame?"
K. Terry LaBonte because it is set to be his last Cup start at Darlington.
8. At some point, an annoying logo for a Fox program will obstruct the racing on screen. This will not be during a caution lap because that would be too easy. Oh well, I guess these things have to be paid for...
9. There will be a discussion about Rusty Wallace being at the Indianapolis 500. Danica Patrick may or may not be mentioned.
10. There will be discussions on tirewear. Especially once someone earns their "Darlington Stripe" or due to the rough surface of the track causing a tire failure.
11. The following commercials will be run: Nextel - J. Mayfield/ T. Stewart = 6 times; NAPA - M. Waltrip = 8 times; State Farm - J. Burton = 4 times; Coca-Cola - various drivers = 1 time; UPS - Dale Jarrett = 7 times; Ford - various drivers (OAD disorder) = 5 times; Nextel All-Star Challenge = 10 times; Lowes - J. Johnson/ C. Knaus = 3 times; Home Depot - T. Stewart/ G. Zipadelli = 3 times; All-State Ins. - K. Kahne = 3 times; Budweiser - D. Earnhardt Jr. = 8 times (not all necessarily with Jr.); Coors - D. Stremme = 3 times; Fed Ex - D. Hamlin = 9 times; Cingular Wireless - J. Burton = 3 times; Arby's - B. Vickers = 3 times; Busch Series 25th anniversary - various = 12 times.
12. Oh, yeah, someone will win the race.
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