21.   One only has to examine the career of veteran Funny Car driver John Force to find the answer.

22.   Robinson, a veteran ARCA driver, held a teleconference this week to announce her plans to move to Winston Cup, but the search for a sponsor continues.

23.   Rookie Jeff Ward has sat through a number of meetings with veteran drivers who have been instilling equal amounts of fear and respect for the Speedway.

24.   Rudd and Schrader are veteran drivers who have had long and successful careers, but sponsors want to win and win now.

25.   Setzer, a Hickory, N.C., veteran driver who took over for co-owner Rob Morgan, provided experience and talent behind the wheel.

26.   Spencer seemed poised for even greater success this year after owner Travis Carter added a second team and veteran driver Darrell Waltrip.

27.   The racing community also has embraced the veteran driver.

28.   The veteran driver overseeing rookie meetings before the first practice at each race weekend is Ricky Rudd.

29.   This would have been tough for a veteran driver.

30.   Veteran NASCAR driver Dave Marcis prefers the comfort of leather-soled wingtip shoes to keep his feet cool on race day.