June 17, 2007
By Connie Felix

Biffle Speaks
Jack Roush, car owner for No. 16 Dish Network Ford, stated his driver needed to win and fast as Greg (Biffle) was really constipated. The driver in turn said, "Jack's head is in a guillotine". It's all about winning and Biffle hasn't this season. "I didn't just forget how to drive at Pocono", commented Biffle as he explained the team had some weak links. He is convinced that the team has the ability, tools and resources, is organized and that Roush is digging every day and willing to do whatever it takes to make a win happen. The team got behind on the (COT) Car of Today or at least feel like they did, but Biffle is convinced the team is getting better and that they should see a difference in the next five races.

Biffle has a contract with Roush Fenway Racing and Ford through the end of 2008. He has called off any negotiations with the team on an extension for 2009-2011 at this time. Biffle is not happy with the way the team is running and feels under these circumstances, why should he negotiate, he isn't going anywhere soon. Kurt Busch was in this situation a few years back, however Biffle feels Kurt couldn't see any daylight ahead and just gave up and perused other offers.

Asked if Kyle Busch might come to Roush Fenway Racing, Biffle reminded everyone that they were already ONE FAT!

Barbie Turns 50 With Dale Jr
If you haven't picked up the latest Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR Barbie, now would be the time, guaranteed to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Barbie turned 50 in 2007 and now that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is leaving DEI and perhaps the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet forever this beautifully boxed Mattel collectible says it all, 'I Love 8 Dale Jr.' NASCAR Barbie comes in two different outfits and reports say, Dale Jr. items are flying off the shelves, don't miss your chance to get two collectibles in one!

Design Tee and Cap
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) is inviting NASCAR fans to turn their ideas into reality with the “Drive For Design Contest.” Create your own unique fan gear and one talented winner’s creation will be produced in partnership with Motorsports Authentics and sold this fall at the CGRFS Concord, North Carolina, gift shop. Entries must be received by the end of June 2007 and incorporate one of the team’s drivers and sponsors. The grand prize winner of the contest will also receive a Charlotte race weekend trip for two this upcoming October. Learn more click on the “Drive for Design Contest” button. You may submit online or by postal mail.

Arthritis? See NAPA
Gearwrench X-Beam combination lifetime warranty ratcheting wrenches allow you to apply force to the flat edge reducing fatigue. The handle design increases hand contact by up to 500 percent over traditional wrenches. When you go to NAPA, because you've heard Michael Waltrip mention them a time or two, don't forget to look up high and remember Gearwrench has the Ease-of-Use Commendation of the Arthritis Foundation

Win NASCAR Nextel Cup Tickets & More
It's easy visit The Ultimate Tailgater before October 1, 2007 and enter to win a trip for two to Miami, including tickets to the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November.

While you are there, you can buy The Ultimate Tailgater's Racing Guide, it lists nearly 300 NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, IRL, Champ Car and local tracks across the country. Race fans should find this section invaluable, it gives you everything you need to know about camping at the tracks, from what they have and accept, plus camping fees, all in easy to understand icons. The book includes easy recipes, games, checklists and setup for a stress free outing.

Michigan NASCAR Goodyear Tire Facts

Tire Circumference
   Left-side -- 87.4 in.
   Right-side -- 88.6 in.
 

Technical Inspection Inflation
   Left Front -- 30 psi
   Left Rear -- 30 psi
   Right Front -- 48 psi
   Right Rear -- 45 psi
 

Minimum Recommended Inflation
   Left Front -- 22 psi
   Left Rear -- 20 psi
   Right Front -- 45 psi
   Right Rear -- 42 psi

Estimated Pit Window: Every 40-45 laps, based on fuel mileage (Nextel Cup).

Atwood Helps Biffle
Two weeks in a row former NASCAR Cup driver, Casey Atwood has filled in helping Greg Biffle's No. 37 Cub Cadet Ford team. This weekend at Kentucky Speedway, Atwood helped prepare for the Meijer 300 presented by Oreo, NASCAR Busch Series race. Biffle had a conflict in time as he was at Michigan International Speedway focusing on his No. 16 Dish Network Ford in the Citizens Bank 400, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event.

Biffle had originally slated NASCAR driver Burney Lamar as fill-in at Nashville Superspeedway. Rumor has it Burney is still under personal contract with Chevrolet and they would not allow him in a Ford.

Aflac Duck Joins Roush Fenway
Aflac Incorporated announced Friday at Michigan International Speedway they have partnered with Roush Fenway Racing to sponsor eight NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series races this season. Race fans may view the paint scheme at http://wwwaflacracing.com AflacRacing.com.

Greg Biffle - No. 16 Aflac Ford - NEXTEL Cup Series
         July 1 - New Hampshire International Speedway
         July 15 - Chicagoland Speedway
         September 2   - California Speedway
         September 30 - Kansas Speedway
Carl Edwards - No. 60 Aflac Ford - Busch Series
         July 6 - Daytona International Speedway
Matt Kenseth - No. 17 Aflac Ford, Busch Series
         August 11 - Watkins Glen International
Jamie McMurray - No. 26 Aflac Ford, Busch Series
         August 24 - Bristol Motor Speedway
         September 7 - Richmond International Raceway

Aflac is setting themselves up to run a full season in 2008, the races to be run by the Roush drivers were picked as it was believed those drivers could win at those tracks. Aflac officials stated, they expect results and a lot of them. The Aflac Duck has became a household name and should be a fun sponsor for race fan and Roush Fenway Racing.

Remembering A Friend
Greg Biffle shared with media, following a Friday morning Aflac press conference at Michigan International Speedway, that he was lost in thought remembering his good friend, Benny Parson's who passed away in January from cancer. Parson's always cued 'The Duck' during NBC NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races. Michigan was also the site of a Benny Parsons NASCAR Cup win 27 years before on that date, in a No. 37 Chevrolet. It wasn't mentioned, but Parsons was the number one person instrumental in Baffle's NASCAR career. Normally at Michigan the two friends would visit a casino, in fact Biffle raddled chips in his pocket that he had left from their last visit to the area.

Meet Justin
It only takes one incident to change your life direction. Justin Marks, grew up attending dirt late model races with his grandfather in St. Louis, Missouri, but it wasn't until he attended the Indianapolis 500 in 1995 that a passion for professional auto racing was sparked. Justin is a single, 26 year old driving the full 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule for owner Crew Chief, Robby Benton in the No. 65 Crocs Dodge for RIB Racing. Justin has been racing since age seventeen, while graduating from Chico College in California with a degree in Sports Marketing. The past four years he has been a BMW Factory driver in the American Lemans Series, where he met NASCAR driver, Boris Said. It was Said that convinced Justin to move to circle tracks, commenting full time the effort in reaching NASCAR. The young man is a sponsors dream and with his dedication it could happen. Speaking with Justin early in the season, he was convinced he could win a championship in ARCA, currently in 8th position in points he is gaining each race.

Poison Ivy
You heard the voice during the Michigan 200, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway, but you probably didn't see his face on television. Speed Channel Pit Reporter, Ray Dunlap had a bad case of poison ivy, and opted to turned over the fan favorite tool segment to another during Saturday's race.

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