Our household seems to acknowledge the beginning of speed week the offical new year. The Bud shoot out was a blast to watch - despite the fact Junior got knocked out at the end.

Having to get used to new sponsors and drivers again, could be an interesting year. Even though we're Junior fans, we're also pulling for Martin to have a Daytona win. It rocks that he held on to his qualifying speeds and is in the front row.

Any other NASCAR junkies out there counting down the days to the super bowl equilvant of racing?