--AJ Allmendinger was reinstated by Nascar for completing its "Road to Recovery". Why so soon? I have NO idea.
--Jeff Gordon is running a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles special paint scheme in Charlotte. Why? I have NO idea.
--Speaking of special paint schemes, David Ragan will be running a car supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Here's hoping the car is a tiny replica of his usual Ford with a funny-sounding horn.
--Good news for Robby Gordon--his Stadium SUPER Truck series signed a TV deal with NBC Sports Network. How will it stack up against IndyCar coverage? Well, as long as they don't have a "Push to Pass" button, they'll naturally appear much less goofy.
--Remember when New Hampshire was a boring track nobody liked? Now its exciting--thank you, double-file restarts!