NASCAR Cup Series

You have to admire Frankie Stoddard. He was the boy genius that came on the scene with Roush Racing and led the No.99 Jeff Burton team to 14 Sprint Cup wins.

During the course of the past few days we waited in anticipation for a supposed titillating tell all interview with former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield only to discover that he had nothing to say.

Scott will always be remembered as the man who prepared the way for future generations of minorities in stock car racing. But what we should never forget is this. Wendell Scott was at heart simply a racer.

Since our last meeting, Sprint Cup drivers have spent several days testing on the new Daytona International Speedway asphalt and interacting with media from around the world at the Sprint Media Tour presented by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

From contract talks with three of their four drivers – Edwards, Biffle and Ragan – to building a daycare on site. OK, so only the first part is true, but with three drivers adding to their families, it might be needed.

Edwards and Biffle are not only Roush Fenway Racing teammates, but also have some important upcoming events to talk about, from new baby talk to contract talks to talking about the dangers of texting and driving.

During the Media Tour, Hendrick Motorsports was questioned of what would happen with the pit crews come 2011 after the struggles seen during the 2010 Chase.

Over the past few days we witnessed NASCAR's willingness to address some needed changes with the vast majority of them being positive steps in the right direction.

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your outlook for 2011? “I’m ready to go. I feel as confident as we’ve ever been."

So now we can officially announce the new point system. The more things change, the more they stay the same.