The second visit by the NASCAR Busch Series to California Speedway signals the end of August and the beginning of the final stretch of the 35-race season.
Carl Edwards (No. 60 Sharp Aquos Ford) maintains his lead in the driver standings, but his Roush Fenway Racing team still faces the challenge of the No. 29 Chevrolet of Richard Childress Racing – this week driven by Jeff Burton and sponsored by Holiday Inn – in the owner standings. Scott Wimmer also has driven the No. 29.
Edwards posted his best finish in his last three races – 11th – last week at Bristol while Burton’s 40th place due to an accident was his worst series finish since consecutive 40th-place results last year.
Edwards won this race in 2005 while Burton has three top fives – including runner-up finishes in 1999 and 2000 – and four top-10s in seven races at California.
Wimmer also will be racing, but for a different team. He debuts for California native and reigning series champion Kevin Harvick’s KHI team in the No. 77 Dollar General Chevrolet.
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