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Feb 07, 2008 at 08:27 PM

ST. LOUIS (February 7, 2008) ----- Kurt Busch will lead the 23-car field to the green flag in the 30th Annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona this Saturday night. Busch won the top starting spot through a random draw that took place at the Speed Channel stage at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday night. Mark Martin will join Busch on the front row as he drew the second-place starting position.

[/align][align=center]The 23 drivers eligible for the Budweiser Shootout participated in the annual Draw Party on Thursday night to determine the starting lineup for the race. Each driver selected a Budweiser bottle containing a numbered flag. The number indicated the driver’s starting position. Busch was the sixth driver to select a bottle and although he is excited about starting from the top spot on Saturday night, he said it only matters where he finishes.

“I think this race is a great, unique way to start the season,” Busch said of the Budweiser Shootout. “There are only 23 guys that get the special treatment. I’m starting first but in this type of racing I could be 23rd on the first lap. This is a tight group of guys that are tough but we’re looking forward to it.”

Busch makes just his fifth start in the Budweiser Shootout while Martin, who made his Shootout debut in 1982, makes his 21st start in the annual event Saturday night.

“I drew the number two starting spot because I didn’t want to start up front,” Martin joked after making his selection. “I like starting in the back and passing everybody. But we were just talking about how much different it is from 1982. I just feel like it’s a privilege to be in this race.”

The 30th Budweiser Shootout is scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. EST start this Saturday. FOX will provide live television coverage of the event beginning with their pre-race show that will start at 8 p.m. EST.

30th Annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. EST
Starting Lineup by random draw

1 Kurt Busch
2 Mark Martin
3 Michael Waltrip
4 Jamie McMurray
5 David Gilliland
6 Reed Sorenson
7 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
8 Kasey Kahne
9 Martin Truex, Jr.
10 Tony Stewart
11 J.J. Yeley
12 Denny Hamlin
13 Ken Schrader
14 Bill Elliott
15 Dale Jarrett
16 Casey Mears
17 Greg Biffle
18 Jimmie Johnson
19 Dave Blaney
20 Carl Edwards
21 Clint Bowyer
22 Jeff Gordon
23 Ryan Newman
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forces with Kenny Wallace- driver and popular TV
personality- and Fitz Motorsports. Shark Energy will
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driven by Wallace, a.k.a. “The Hermanator”.

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What are the odds on Jr?

 

[align=center]Hi GP `Dave,[/align][align=center]Below is what I've found[/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]Nascar - To Win Outright
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Budweiser Shootout Book Closes Feb 08 21:00

Each-way 1/5 1-2-3

Jeff Gordon +400 Bet
Dale Earnhardt Jr. +500 Bet
Jimmie Johnson +500 Bet
Tony Stewart +700 Bet
Kurt Busch +900 Bet
Casey Mears +1000 Bet
Denny Hamlin +1400 Bet
Mark Martin +1600 Bet
Clint Bowyer +1800 Bet
Ryan Newman +2000 Bet
Jamie McMurray +2000 Bet
Greg Biffle +2500 Bet
Carl Edwards +2500 Bet
Kasey Kahne +2500 Bet
David Gilliland +3300 Bet
JJ Yeley +4000 Bet
Martin Truex Jr. +4000 Bet
Dave Blaney +5000 Bet
Reed Sorrenson +6600 Bet
Michael Waltrip +6600 Bet
Dale Jarrett +7500 Bet
Ken Schrader +7500 Bet
Bill Elliott +7500 Bet
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Jr has got so many people snowed :p

 

I see thatTony (DA)Stewart is up to his same old crap last night. Come on its not even a race yetand he is already taking out other cars.

 

Jr. really snowed 'em all in the shootout tonight eh!!!!!!!!!!
Looked like some pretty good driving in a FAST racecar to me!!!

 

[align=center] [/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]Hey`J.R., your favorite driver (Dale `Jr: ), really snowed them.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Sorry, JR, I just had 2 : )[/align][align=center]JR., Who is your favorite this year ?[/align][align=center]HENDRICK"S POWER : )[/align][align=center]
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Race Rewind: Bud Shootout

[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads early and often, wins his second Bud Shootout. Watch Now[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Junior charges back for Shootout win

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Dale Jr. Wins Bud Shootout

Dale Earnhardt Jr. driving his brand new ride with Hendrick Motorsports, the #88 National Guard Impala grabs the win, in the first race with his new team. Dale Jr. led 47 of the 70 lap Shootout, which was split up into two segments, a 20 lap run, 10 minute pit stop, and a final 50 lap run. This is Earnhardt's second Budweiser Shootout Victory. The Jr. Nation at Daytona International Speedway certainly came out in force, clearly showing their support for the team change. Dale's post race interviews showed a completely different person, he seemed truly excited, refreshed, and very happy to be back in victory lane.
1 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
2 Tony Stewart
3 Jimmie Johnson
4 Jeff Gordon
5 Reed Sorenson
6 Casey Mears
7 Dave Blaney
8 Mark Martin
9 Denny Hamlin
10 Kasey Kahne[/align][/align][/align][/align][/align]

 

Yea he got lucky on a short race where all the best drivers had to ship in back up cars Saturday morning. Daytona is one of the only tracks that Jr can actually keep the peddle on the floor without blowing up his car (thanks to restrictor plates). He was complaining about a vibration with 5 laps left so he was very lucky it was a short race.

 

 

Because of his cheater daddy I know he will never win me over. It may have been a different story if not for his last name ;-)