31.   Ceballos is the proven scorer they lacked a year ago, Nick Van Exel looks somewhat more consistent and Jones has won a starting spot as a rookie.

32.   Charlton entered training camp this year expecting to battle Lucas for the starting spot on the right side.

33.   Chevys have the top five starting spots, six of the first eight.

34.   Dave Anderson of Thousand Oaks, a late addition to the team, has won a starting spot, as has Loyola linebacker Chad Slapnicka.

35.   Dave Marcis finished seventh behind Waltrip, easily securing a starting spot for his final Winston Cup race.

36.   Dave Blaney was the top-qualifying rookie, in the fourth starting spot.

37.   Cowboys coach Barry Switzer said Thomas will compete for the starting spot at right defensive end.

38.   Depending on his Friday start against St. Louis, Perez could be out of the running for a starting spot by the weekend.

39.   Driver Billy Boat, who also bested the record, said drivers will have to be that fast to have a chance at a prime starting spot.

40.   Eventually, he regained the starting spot, then received all-conference recognition.