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February 20, 2007

NASCAR Making the Grade-Daytona
Great American Finish
By Dennis Michelsen

Pace Laps
NASCAR deserves some extra credit by lining up great singers for the National Anthem

Big and Rich nailed that Anthem better than anyone ever has done

Brian France wants the sport to be thought of like the Stick and Ball sports and he got his way. Nextel Cup race was like an NBA game, tune into the last 25 laps!

ESPN announcing team was fantastic on the Busch race

Once again the Craftsman Trucks put on the best show!

Craftsman Trucks-Daytona

F for Bobby Hamilton Racing's Bad Luck
Everyone wanted that feel good win instead BHR brought home two wrecked trucks

D for Kelly Bires' Debut
Accidents seem to find rookies even when they are not at fault

C for NASCAR
Time to tweak the rules to slow down the Typhoon of Toyotas

B for Travis Kvapil
Toyotas ganged up on the best truck on Friday

A for Jack Sprague and Johnny Benson
These two worked together to grab a one-two finish to start the season

Busch Series-Daytona

F for David Ragan's Luck
Didn't I tell you that accidents find rookies even when they are not at fault?

D for Ganassi Engine Department
Will we get to see how talented Juan Pablo is between engine failures?

C for Marcos Ambrose
All the talk about other rookies but this one had a g'day mate

B for Dave Blaney and Fan1st.com
Owner Todd Braun and driver Dave Blaney battled the big boys

A for Kevin Harvick
Dominance in 2006 carries over to start of 2007

Nextel Cup-Daytona

F for Jamie McMurray
Will he collect more wrecks than top fives?

D for Hendrick Motorsports
Gordon and Johnson had poor performances at their best track

C for Kyle Busch
If he ever learns how to make it 500 miles he will win championship

B for Mark Martin
Couple feet short of Daytona 500 just like a couple points away from title

A for Kevin Harvick
Dale is smiling after that finish on the sixth anniversary of his death