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Rusty Wallace talks with the media at Texas Motor Speedway January 14, 2005.

Rusty Wallace checks out the $65,000 Beretta Giubileo shotgun that will go to the pole winner of each NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at TMS, 1/14/05

Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on in the garage area during Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Jan. 13, 2005

Jeremy Mayfield (right) talks with a crew member during Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Jan. 13, 2005

Kurt Busch gets ready for practice during Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Jan. 13, 2005

Jeff Gordon, in the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, leads the charge on to the track during the first day of Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speed

NASCAR President Mike Helton (left) talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. during Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Jan. 11, 2004 Pre-Seaso

Richard Petty and Jeremy Mayfield were on hand at Daytona International Speedway for the unveiling of the 2005 Dodge Charger.

Jeff Gordon (left) talks with fellow driver Mike Bliss during NASCAR Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. Jan. 11, 2004 Pre-Season

Michigan International Speedway Renovations, December 16, 2004

Donald Trump gathers with the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 drivers in Times Square in New York City Dec 2, 2004

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Kurt Busch (center) celebrates in Times Square with crew chief Jimmy Fennig (left) and team owner Jack Roush.

The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 cars get ready to take off from Times Square for a stroll through the streets of Manhattan.

Kurt Busch shows off the NASCAR Nextel Cup in Times Square Dec 2, 2004.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Elliott Sadler (left) and Mark Martin sign autographs for fans at the NBC Experience in New York City.

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, and "The Sopranos" actor Michael Imperioli at the CIBC trading floor on December 1, 2004 in NY

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, and 2004 Miss USA Shandi Finnessey at the CIBC Trading floor on December 1, 2004 in New York

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, visits the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero on November 30, 2004 in New York City.

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, stands with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline behind him on November 30, 2004

Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion, wears fire gear as he visits firefighters at the New York City Fire Department on Randall's Pk

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Kurt Busch appeared on Monday's 'Today' show with Matt Lauer and donned a Santa hat to collect toys for charity.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Kurt Busch shows off the Nextel Cup to 'Live with Regis and Kelly during his first day in New York

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates his NASCAR Busch Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 11/20/04

NASCAR Busch Series champion Martin Truex Jr. talks with Teresa Earnhardt prior to the start of the NASCAR Busch Series race at Homestead-Miami 11/20

Team owner Rick Hendrick (center) and crew chief Lance McGrew watch the NASCAR Busch Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 11/20/04

Rick Hendrick returned to the track this weekend. Here he talks to Terry Labonte (right) before the NASCAR Busch Series race at Homestead-Miami. 11/21

Kevin Harvick crosses the finish line to win the Ford 300 NASCAR Busch Series race at Homestead-Miami. 11/20/04

Kurt Busch and crew cheif Jimmy Fennig on Friday, November 19, 2004

Bobby Hamilton celebrates his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Bobby Hamilton celebrates his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway by kissing his grandchild.

Bobby Hamilton celebrates his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr, waiting for practice, Homestead November 19, 2004