1.   It is his first race this season.

2.   Captain Ian Smith has driven the Cherry and Whites into the championship race this season.

3.   And Bodine and Hooters owner Bob Brooks will work together to field a car for Kirk Shelmerdine to drive in five races this season.

4.   And On Track magazine made Herta its best bet to win a first race this season.

5.   Biffle is the only driver to lead at least one lap in each race this season.

6.   Bobby Labonte will not drive in any more Busch races this season.

7.   A Monte Carlo driver has won all seven races this season.

8.   A review of pit road safety is under way in the wake of mishaps involving crew member in three of the four races this season.

9.   Additionally, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are also going to compete in several Busch Series races next season, one of which could be at PIR.

10.   Albert Belle and the Indians showed how to win lopsided races this season by running away with the American League Central title.