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Ok so the 2007 NASCAR season is set to begin and ALL SORTS of storylines are taking shape:

Robert Yates Racing sweeps the front row:

David Gilliland and Ricky Rudd swept the front row of the Daytona 500 for Robert Yates Racing, the last time one team owner had his cars on the front row it just happened to be, you guessed it, Robert Yates. Gilliland probably won't get a ton of help in the race since he is a rookie but look out for Rudd, he very well could be a serious threat to win the whole darn thing.

Toyota Enters NASCAR, Not Doing So Hot:

Toyota is making its first Daytona 500 start and things aren't looking so good. Along with Michael Waltrip's problems (look below) they only have two teams (Dale Jarrett & Dave Blaney) that will start the Daytona 500 guaranteed. The rest will have to try and race their way into the Daytona 500 and so far its not looking good for several teams, including Brian Vickers & A.J. Allmendinger.

4 Crew Chief's Suspended:

The crew chiefs of Matt Kenseth and Kasey Kahne were both suspended for four races while the crew chiefs of Scott Riggs & Elliott Sadler were both suspended 2 races. All four cars were found to have performance enhancing modifications not allowed by the NASCAR rules. Kenseth & Kahne's rule infractions were found after Daytona 500 qualifying so they will have to start at the back of their Duel 150 race tomorrow. Since the infractions were found before qualifying on the cars of Riggs & Sadler then they can start their Duel races from their assigned spots.

Michael Waltrip in HOT water:

It looks like new Toyota team owner Michael Waltrip might be missing the Daytona 500 but not because he didn't qualify. Before qualifying his car was found to have an unknown substance in the intake manifold. NASCAR took the manifold and allowed him to qualify his car with a different manifold, but following qualifying NASCAR the car and impounded it. They were going to go through it with a fine toothed comb. Upon starting the car they once again found the same substance (which has recently been rumored to be JET FUEL of all things). They have now suspended Waltrip's crew chief indefinitely and they have also removed his "Chief of Competition" from the track grounds. They have apparently torn the car's motor apart and are not allowing anyone without clearance within 50 feet of the car itself. It is expected that Waltrip will be suspended from the next few races for this infraction, an announcement is expected at anytime.

Gatorade Duel 150 #1 Starting Lineup:

1. 38 David Gilliland M&M's Ford

2. 6 David Ragan AAA Ford

3. 60 Boris Said SOBE – No Fear Ford

4. 70 Johnny Sauter Yellow Transportation Chevrolet

5. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

6. 25 Casey Mears National Guard/GMAC Chevrolet

7. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

8. 36 Jeremy Mayfield 360 OTC Toyota

9. 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet

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

11. 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

12. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

13. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota

14. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

15. 16 Greg Biffle Ameriquest Ford

16. 4 Ward Burton State Water Heaters Chevrolet

17. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Dodge

18. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Ford

19. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Toyota

20. 84 A.J. Allmendinger Red Bull Toyota

21. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

22. 37 Bill Elliott Huddle House Dodge

23. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

24. 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

25. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

26. 44 Dale Jarrett UPS Toyota

27. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

28. 49 Mike Bliss BAM Racing Dodge

29. 30 Stanton Barrett Bad Boy Power Drink Chevrolet

30. 72 Brandon Whitt Dutch Quality Stone Chevrolet

31. 58 James Hylton Retirement Living TV Chevrolet

Gatorade Duel #2 Starting Lineup:

1. 88 Ricky Rudd Snickers Ford

2. 40 David Stremme Coors Light Dodge

3. 42 Juan Montoya Texaco/Havoline Dodge

4. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

5. 14 Sterling Marlin Waste Management Chevrolet

6. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet

7. 00 David Reutimann Domino's Pizza Toyota

8. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

9. 23 Mike Skinner Bill Davis Racing Toyota

10. 19 Elliott Sadler Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

11. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

12. 39 Regan Smith Ginn Resorts Chevrolet

13. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

14. 29 Kevin Harvick Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet

15. 15 Paul Menard PEAK/Menards Chevrolet

16. 01 Mark Martin U.S. Army Chevrolet

17. 96 Tony Raines DLP HDTV Chevrolet

18. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

19. 34 Kevin Lepage Detoxify Brand/Makoto Sauces Dodge

20. 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota

21. 13 Joe Nemechek CertainTeed Chevrolet

22. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

23. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

24. 71 Frank Kimmel Fast Track Racing School Ford

25. 04 Eric McClure Hefty Chevrolet

26. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Lilly Trucking of Virginia Chevrolet

27. 74 Derrike Cope Royal Administration Dodge

28. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Chevrolet

29. 17 Matt Kenseth DEWALT Ford

30. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

Drivers in Bold will start the Daytona 500 because of the team being in the Top 35 in Owner Points in 2006.

Drivers in Bold & Italics are locked into the race because they were the 3 quickest teams in qualifying that weren't already in the Daytona 500.

The driver in Bold & Underlined (Dale Jarrett) will start the Daytona 500 by virtue of being the most recent NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion not already guaranteed a spot in the race.

With that being said, the two highest finishing drivers in each Gatorade Duel that aren't already in the Daytona 500 via owner points will earn a starting spot in the Daytona 500. If one of those drivers happen to be Boris Said, Sterling Marlin or Johnny Sauter (the three locked in on speed) then that will open up a spot for the next fastest driver who wasn't already in the Daytona 500. Only 3 other drivers (Jeremy Mayfield, David Reutimann and Mike Skinner) have a chance to get in on speed if Said, Marlin or Sauter get in via the Gatorade Duels. If Dale Jarrett races his way into the Daytona 500 via the Gatorade Duels then Bill Elliott will get the Past Champions Provisional meaning he would start the Daytona 500. Everyone else MUST be one of the first two cars that aren't already in the Daytona 500 in their Gatorade Duel otherwise they do not make the race. Teams in danger of NOT making the Daytona 500 are below:

00 David Reutimann Domino's Pizza Toyota (1st Speed Alternate)

36 Jeremy Mayfield 360 OTC Toyota (2nd Speed Alternate)

23 Mike Skinner Bill Davis Racing Toyota (3rd Speed Alternate)

55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota (Assuming he isn't suspended first)

39 Regan Smith Ginn Resorts Chevrolet

4 Ward Burton State Water Heaters Chevrolet

15 Paul Menard PEAK/Menards Chevrolet

84 A.J. Allmendinger Red Bull Toyota

34 Kevin Lepage Detoxify Brand/Makoto Sauces Dodge

37 Bill Elliott Huddle House Dodge (Will make the race if Dale Jarrett races his way in the Gatorade Duels)

83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota

78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

13 Joe Nemechek CertainTeed Chevrolet

71 Frank Kimmel Fast Track Driving School Ford

49 Mike Bliss BAM Racing Dodge

04 Eric McClure Hefty Chevrolet

30 Stanton Barrett Bad Boy Power Drink Chevrolet

27 Kirk Shelmerdine Lilly Trucking of Virginia Chevrolet

72 Brandon Whitt Dutch Quality Stone Chevrolet

74 Derrike Cope Royal Administration Dodge

58 James Hylton Retirement Living TV Chevrolet

09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Chevrolet

So, any questions?

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Ok, so an update on Michael Waltrip.

His crew chief was fined $100,000 and, along with the VP of Competition, suspended indefinitely. Michael's team was also fined 100 driver and owner points. A NASCAR source has stated that the substance inside the motor was a PART of Jet Fuel, not actual Jet Fuel itself. It is very likely that Michael Waltrip is gonna fire the crew chief that was suspended. It's also been said that apparently Toyota has warned its 3 manufacturer backed teams that Michael Waltrip's team has used up 2 of its 3 strikes and the next team that does ANYTHING like this will lose its company backing.

Yeah, Michael Waltrip is in DEEP DEEP shit.

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Ok, so Michael Waltrip did indeed RACE his way into the Daytona 500. Here are the results from today's qualifying races:

Gatorade Duel #1

1. 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet

2. 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

3. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

4. 38 David Gilliland M&M's Ford

5. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

6. 1 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

7. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

8. 25 Casey Mears National Guard/GMAC Chevrolet

9. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota

10. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

11. 60 Boris Said SOBE – No Fear Ford

12. 70 Johnny Sauter Yellow Transportation Chevrolet

13. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

14. 49 Mike Bliss BAM Racing Dodge

15. 16 Greg Biffle Ameriquest Ford

16. 36 Jeremy Mayfield 360 OTC Toyota

17. 78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

18. 44 Dale Jarrett UPS Toyota

19. 30 Stanton Barrett Bad Boy Power Drink Chevrolet

20. 37 Bill Elliott Huddle House Dodge

21. 58 James Hylton Retirement Living TV Chevrolet

22. 72 Brandon Whitt Dutch Quality Stone Chevrolet

23. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

24. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Dodge

25. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

26. 4 Ward Burton State Water Heaters Chevrolet

27. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

28. 6 David Ragan AAA Ford

29. 84 A.J. Allmendinger Red Bull Toyota

30. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Toyota

31. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Ford

Gatorade Duel #2

1. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

2. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

3. 40 David Stremme Coors Light Dodge

4. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet

5. 17 Matt Kenseth DEWALT Ford

6. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

7. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

8. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

9. 13 Joe Nemechek CertainTeed Chevrolet

10. 96 Tony Raines DLP HDTV Chevrolet

11. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Chevrolet

12. 14 Sterling Marlin Panasonic Chevrolet

13. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

14. 01 Mark Martin U.S. Army Chevrolet

15. 15 Paul Menard PEAK/Menards Chevrolet

16. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

17. 34 Kevin Lepage Detoxify Brand/Makoto Sauces Dodge

18. 74 Derrike Cope Royal Administration Dodge

19. 39 Regan Smith Ginn Resorts Chevrolet

20. 71 Frank Kimmel Fast Track Driving School Ford

21. 19 Elliott Sadler Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

22. 88 Ricky Rudd Snickers Ford

23. 04 Eric McClure Hefty Chevrolet

24. 27 Kirk Shelmerdine Lilly Trucking of Virginia Chevrolet

25. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

26. 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota

27. 23 Mike Skinner Bill Davis Racing Toyota

28. 00 David Reutimann Domino's Pizza Toyota

29. 29 Kevin Harvick Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet

30. 42 Juan Montoya Texaco/Havoline Dodge

Ok, so the 4 men that raced there way into the Daytona 500 were Michael Waltrip, Boris Said, Joe Nemechek & Mike Wallace. The three men to get in on speed were Sterling Marlin, Johnny Sauter & David Reutimann. Dale Jarrett got the past champions provisional. With that being said here is the starting lineup for this year's Daytona 500 along with those that missed the race.

1. 38 David Gilliland M&M's Ford

2. 88 Ricky Rudd Snickers Ford

3. 20 Tony Stewart The Home Depot Chevrolet

4. 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet

5. 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Chevrolet

6. 2 Kurt Busch Miller Lite Dodge

7. 31 Jeff Burton Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

8. 40 David Stremme Coors Light Dodge

9. 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Chevrolet

10. 5 Kyle Busch Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet

11. 07 Clint Bowyer Jack Daniel's Chevrolet

12. 17 Matt Kenseth DEWALT Ford

13. 1 Martin Truex Jr. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet

14. 18 J.J. Yeley Interstate Batteries Chevrolet

15. 55 Michael Waltrip NAPA Auto Parts Toyota

16. 99 Carl Edwards Office Depot Ford

17. 25 Casey Mears National Guard/GMAC Chevrolet

18. 12 Ryan Newman ALLTEL Dodge

19. 21 Ken Schrader Little Debbie Ford

20. 13 Joe Nemechek CertainTeed Chevrolet

21. 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's Chevrolet

22. 96 Tony Raines DLP HDTV Chevrolet

23. 60 Boris Said SOBE – No Fear Ford

24. 09 Mike Wallace Miccosukee Gaming & Resorts Chevrolet

25. 16 Greg Biffle Ameriquest Ford

26. 26 Jamie McMurray Crown Royal Ford

27. 43 Bobby Labonte Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge

28. 01 Mark Martin U.S. Army Chevrolet

29. 45 Kyle Petty Wells Fargo Dodge

30. 9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

31. 66 Jeff Green Best Buy Chevrolet

32. 19 Elliott Sadler Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge

33. 41 Reed Sorenson Target Dodge

34. 10 Scott Riggs Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge

35. 6 David Ragan AAA Ford

36. 29 Kevin Harvick Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet

37. 22 Dave Blaney Caterpillar Toyota

38. 42 Juan Montoya Texaco/Havoline Dodge

39. 7 Robby Gordon Jim Beam Ford

40. 14 Sterling Marlin Panasonic Chevrolet

41. 70 Johnny Sauter Yellow Transportation Chevrolet

42. 00 David Reutimann Domino's Pizza Toyota

43. 44 Dale Jarrett UPS Toyota

Missing The Race Were:

4 Ward Burton State Water Heaters Chevrolet

04 Eric McClure Hefty Chevrolet

15 Paul Menard PEAK/Menards Chevrolet

23 Mike Skinner Bill Davis Racing Toyota

27 Kirk Shelmerdine Lilly Trucking of Virginia Chevrolet

30 Stanton Barrett Bad Boy Power Drink Chevrolet

34 Kevin Lepage Detoxify Brand/Makoto Sauces Dodge

36 Jeremy Mayfield 360 OTC Toyota

37 Bill Elliott Huddle House Dodge

39 Regan Smith Ginn Racing Chevrolet

49 Mike Bliss BAM Racing Dodge

58 James Hylton Retirement Living TV Chevrolet

71 Frank Kimmel Fast Track Driving School Ford

72 Brandon Whitt Dutch Quality Stone Chevrolet

74 Derrike Cope Royal Administration Dodge

78 Kenny Wallace Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet

83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota

84 A.J. Allmendinger Red Bull Toyota

Favorite to win? TONY STEWART! The man is a beast and could very easily win everything he enters this year at Daytona. He already won the Budweiser Shootout and his Duel 150 race. He is also entered in the Busch Race Saturday (which he is the two time defending champion of by the way).

Other possible winners?

Ricky Rudd. He's been fast the entire time during Speed Weeks. Don't be shocked if he is fighting for the win.

David Gilliland. See Ricky Rudd.

Jeff Gordon. He came out of no where to win his Duel 150 race. Could he win his 4th Daytona 500?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Everyone knows this guy will be tough to beat at Daytona.

Jimmie Johnson. Don't EVER count this guy out.

Kevin Harvick. Seems to always end up starting near the rear at Daytona but he always ends up at the front.

Long shots you ask?

Matt Kenseth. He was strong last year at Daytona before being punted by Tony Stewart. He also raced all the way to the front of his Duel 150 after starting at the back. A sign of things to come?

Michael Waltrip. Despite all the controversy this man can still drive a race car at Daytona as he proved by racing into the sports biggest race.

Juan Montoya. He was doing really well before having problems in his Duel 150. Can he pull a huge upset Sunday?

Yeah, that's my thoughts. Anyone care to share what they think?

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I agree with what everyone else is saying. Great finish, wrong guy won though. Top 10 (Unless NASCAR changes it) were:

1. 29 Kevin Harvick

2. 01 Mark Martin

3. 31 Jeff Burton

4. 09 Mike Wallace

5. 6 David Ragan (Best Rookie)

6. 19 Elliott Sadler

7. 9 Kasey Kahne

8. 38 David Gilliland

9. 13 Joe Nemechek

10. 40 David Stremme

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Well, it started out looking very forgettable. The Busch brothers show was nothing short of making me sick. I can't stand those two, they're extremely wreckless. The race got good and it was on! I was pulling for Truex most of the way, car was fantastic and he got caught in someone else's mess. The ending was fantastic. Thrilled for Harvick because he is a very good guy and racer. This also gets him out of Dale Earnhardt's shadow now and allows him to become his own driver. Proud to be a Harvick fan since the beginning. Nothing will ever top race 3 at Atlanta in 2001, but this was a very close second :D

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