Had a Christmas event last night to attend. Lots of fun, my favorite time of year. And more cold weather coming next week!!
Posted on Tue, Dec. 13, 2005
Daytona testing right around the cornerThatsRacin.com
ReportDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series will kick off with a pair of much anticipated test sessions at historic Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the prestigious season-opening 48th annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 19.Among those scheduled for the first session, Jan. 9-11, include Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Newman. Chip Ganassi Racing rookies David Stremme and Reed Sorenson are scheduled to test in the first session, as well as Ken Schrader, Scott Riggs and Bobb Labonte - who will all have new rides in 2006.
Roush Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin will test in the second session with new teammate Jamie McMurray. Others in the second test include Kurt Busch, driving a Penske Racing Dodge, Kevin Harvick and Brian Vickers.
Rookies Martin Truex Jr., J.J. Yeley, Clint Bowyer and Brent Sherman are scheduled for the second session Jan. 16-18.
Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart is likely to skip testing, and no driver was listed for the No. 20 Chevrolet.
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