Race Day at Darlington

Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip Added To Legends Walk-Darlington Raceway honored two of the sport's legends earlier in the week when they unveiled two monuments honoring Yarborough and Waltrip. It was announced on Wednesday that the two men were being added to the Legends Walk located behind the front stretch tower in recognition of the track's 60th Southern 500. The 2,300 pound monuments were unveiled to honor two of the sport's most successful champions. Each of the driver's monument resembles a racing tire and an old style pit board.

Danica Talks Heat Up-Once again the "Danica to NASCAR" talks have heated up. It doesn't help that Patrick is in the last year of her contract with Andretti-Green Racing. Oddly enough, Patrick didn't really come out and shoot it down when asked during the week one of Indy 500 practice. She told the assembled media that it will be fun to see how it all shapes up. Honestly, I just don't know how she would fit in NASCAR. It has nothing to do with her gender it has to do with her temper and her size. Her confrontational style might not go over so well with the Kyle Busch's or Tony Stewart's of the sport. Not to mention these COT cars are quite a handful. It would be a huge adjustment and could be a career killer. Dario Franchitti (Indy 500 and IRL Champ) struggled in Cup and shamefully had to crawl back to the IRL. If she does make the jump it would be more of a publicity stunt rather than a big time free agent signing.

Johnson and Sorenson Going To The Back-The 43 will be heading to the back due to an engine change. It appears engine woes continue to plague RPM as another pre-qualifying effort is all for not as one of their teams has to change a motor prior to qualifying.

Joining Sorenson in the back will be three-time defending champ Jimmie Johnson. Johnson wrecked his primary car during his qualifying attempt and will start 42nd. It will be interesting to see how Chad Knaus and company handle this set back. These guys thrive on good starting spots and premier pit stall selections. Starting way back there could make for an interesting night.

Gordon Chasing History Again-With a win Saturday night, Jeff Gordon would tie Cale Yarborough for 5th all-time on the win list. A win would put him only one back of Darrell Waltrip and Bobby Allison who are tied for 3rd.

Stewart Down To Three Tracks- This weekend marks another rare visit to a track Tony Stewart has never won at. In 16 starts at Darlington Stewart has yet to find victory lane. Joining Darlington on the list is Las Vegas and California. Rockingham is actually the fourth track on the list but obviously the Sprint Cup Series doesn't race there anymore so it doesn't apply.

Labonte Gets A Birthday Gift From The Fans-On Friday Bobby Labonte got a unique birthday gift from his primary sponsor. Based on an idea submitted by Hilary Mathis of Illinois and with the support and suggestions of Labonte's fans, Ask.Com presented Labonte with a commemorative helmet Friday at the track. The helmet included a Happy Birthday message and the names of all those who suggested ideas to the search engine.