--Yesterday was the 65th anniversary of the first Nascar "Strictly Stock" Series race (the forerunner of today's Sprint Cup Series), which means that TODAY is the 65th anniversary of the first person saying that Nascar isn't as good as it used to be!
--Just in case you're confused, Sonoma Raceway used to be known as Infineon Raceway, as well as Sears Point and That Place Where Ricky Rudd Got Hosed.
--The Carl Edwards-to-Gibbs rumors are heating up, with the latest having M&Ms move over to the new Edwards-driven team, while Monster would move up to sponsor Kyle Busch (along with Interstate Batteries). Such a move might cripple Roush-Fenway, but if it helps decrease the chance of Rowdy running Nationwide races, make it so.
--In related news, some people are claiming that the Edwards-to-Gibbs/M&Ms deal could hit a snag, since Cousin Carl is well-known for his healthy ways. Um, if all drivers have to partake in their sponsors' wares, wouldn't that require Dale Earnhardt Jr. to join the National Guard?
--There's only two true Road Course Ringers this week--Boris Said and Tomy Drissi. Drissi expects to spend the weekend telling people, "No, it's supposed to be spelled with just one M".
--Meanwhile, the Nationwide Series--which is in Wisconsin this week--could be picking up a new series sponsor--Comcast's Xfinity service. If so, expect next year's races to generally start between 2-6pm.