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It's that time of year ... you know, the few weeks of the year when auto racing takes a break.
I'll be back around the beginning of February, just in time to talk about the Daytona 500.
In the meantime, I hope everyone out there has a happy holiday season.
Frank Deiny's third-place finish in Sunday's Myrtle Beach 250 Late Model race was thrown out Wednesday after NASCAR officials found he had illegal cylinder heads in his motor.
Deiny, who won the Myrtle Beach 250 in 2004-06, was also disqualified from a race in July, 2006, for the same infraction.
Read more in Thursday's edition of The Sun News.
I'll throw these out to my readers and let you voice your opinions before I share mine .. a little change of pace.
MVD (Most Valuable Driver): Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon
Most Surprising: Clint Bowyer, Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin
Most Disappointing: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Waltrip, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle
Who will win in 2008: Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart or someone else.
Click here for updates from today's Myrtle Beach 400.
I'll post updates as soon as possible after all three heat races, the truck race and throughout the main event. And feel free to return to the blog to post your thoughts on the races.
At 12:30 p.m., three heat races will determine the remainder of the field for this afternoon's Myrtle Beach 250 Late Model race.
That will be followed by the Don Brewer Memorial 400, a 100-lap Super Trucks races. Jamie Weatherford is on the pole.
Then, at 3 p.m., the Myrtle Beach 250 takes the green flag. Wayne Ramsey is on the pole. Frank Deiny Jr. is looking for his fourth consecutive victory in the race.
The entry list for Sunday's Myrtle Beach 250 has grown to 73. Deadline for entries is Friday. Qualifying is Saturday. Heat races and the main event are Sunday.
Entry list
Following is a list of drivers who have registered as of Thursday morning for Sunday's Myrtle Beach 250 (Car numbers listed before drivers):
1. Blair Addis, Greenville
4. Frank Deiny, Ashland, Va.
4 David Currier Jr., Lincolnton, N.C.
4. Forrest Reynolds, New Castle, Va.
5. Gregg Hardee, North Myrtle Beach
5. Jerame Donley, Winston-Salem, N.C.
7. Jamie Griffin, Lexington
7. Ashely Huffman, Hickory, N.C..
7. Buster Bennet, Monroe, N.C.
7. Dude Gibbs, Yorktown, N.C.
8. Jamie Yelton, Forest City, N.C.
9. Joey Rheuark, Forest City, N.C.
10. Dan Moore, Bear Creek, N.C.
10. Nick Hutchins, Charlotte, N.C.
11. Ed Williams, Myrtle Beach
11. Barry Andrews, Hartsville
11. Timothy Peters, Danville, Va.
12. Doug Godsey, Madison, Va.
14. Rodney Cook, Reidsville, N.C.
16. Dustin Storm, Huntington, Md.
17. Stacy Puryear, South Boston, Va.
18. Jonathan Cash, Oxford, N.C.
18. Scott Andrews, Trinity, N.C.
18. David Roberts, Simpsonville, N.C.
19. Joey Miller, Wilmington, N.C.
21. Lucas Ransome, Madison, N.C.
22. Richard Landreth, Pine Hall, N.C.
22. Bo Foust, Harrisbug, N.C.
23. Matt Leicht, Arden, N.C.
24. Brad Brinkley, Sanford, N.C.
25. Shaun Mangum, Monroe, N.C.
25. Derrick Lancaster, Christiansburg, Va.
27. Tommy Lemons Jr., Troy, N.C.
27. Mark Setzer, Newton, N.C.
28. Rick Smith, Georgetown
28. Travis Jarrett, High Point, N.C.
28. Sherman Davis Jr., Fayetteville, N.C.
33. James Goff, Aiken
34. Gary Causey, Elizabethtown, N.C.
36. Garrett Campbell, Asheboro, N.C.
38. Marti Ward, Marietta
40. Charles Faulk III, Virginia Beach, Va.
44. B.J. Mackey, Rock Hill
47. Joey Bryant, Wilmington, N.C.
50. Josh Smathers, Myrtle Beach
50. Jamey Caudill, Four Oaks, N.C.
51. Wayne Ramsey, Amherst, Va.
52. Trevor Bayne, Knoxville, Tenn.
55. Alex Yountz, Kernersville, N.C.
59. Austin Dillon, Welcome, N.C.
60. R.A. Brown II, Columbia
66. Nathan Buttke, Randleman, N.C.
69. Tony Cox, Wendell, N.C.
70. Stuart Ricks, Myrtle Beach
71. Scott Young, Mooresville, N.C.
72. Richard Boswell, Mooresville, N.C.
73. Curtis Truex, Jr., Mooresville, N.C.
74. Ronald Hill, Rougemont, N.C.
75. Jamey Lee, Florence
77. Micheal Hardin, Pomfret, Md.
77. Clint Mills, Marshville, N.C.
84. Greg Edwards, Poqussin, Va.
84. Clay Greenfield, Clarksville, Tenn.
87. Sam Yarbrough, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
95. Robert Elliott, Grays
99. Andrew Carlsen, Cornelius, N.C.
99. Brandon Dean, Lancaster
00. David Triplett, Hillsborough, N.C.
02. Justin Milliken, Shalotte, N.C.
02. Joey Coulter, Miami, Fla.
02. Kenny Bradley, Waynesro, N.C.
03. Shane Bradford, Indian Trail, N.C.
06. Davin Scites, Cleveland, N.C.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Chad McCumbee, of Supply, N.C., will not attempt to qualify for Sunday's Myrtle Beach 250 Late Model race this weekened, according to his marketing manager.
Zach Drager confirmed that McCumbee, who used to race Late Models at Myrtle Beach Speedway, was considering adding the event to his schedule. But McCumbee will focus his attentions on Friday's Truck Series race at Homestead, Fla.
Former Craftsman Truck Series regular Dennis Setzer is not entered as of yet, but may attend.
Here's an update entry list as of Monday afternoon:
4. Frank Deiny, Ashland, Va.
4 David Currier Jr., Lincolnton, N.C.
5. Gregg Hardee, North Myrtle Beach
7. Jamie Griffin, Lexington
7. Ashely Huffman, Hickory, N.C..
7. Buster Bennet, Monroe, N.C.
8. Jamie Yelton, Forest City, N.C.
10. Dan Moore, Bear Creek, N.C.
10. Nick Hutchins, Charlotte, N.C.
11. Ed Williams, Myrtle Beach
11. Barry Andrews, Hartsville
12. Doug Godsey, Madison, Va.
14. Rodney Cook, Reidsville, N.C.
16. Dustin Storm, Huntington, Md.
17. Stacy Puryear, South Boston, Va.
18. Jonathan Cash, Oxford, N.C.
18. Scott Andrews, Trinity, N.C.
18. David Roberts, Simpsonville, N.C.
19. Joey Miller, Wilmington, N.C.
21. Lucas Ransome, Madison, N.C.
22. Richard Landreth, Pine Hall, N.C.
22. Bo Foust, Harrisbug, N.C.
24. Brad Brinkley, Sanford, N.C.
25. Shaun Mangum, Monroe, N.C.
25. Derrick Lancaster, Christiansburg, Va.
27. Tommy Lemons Jr., Troy, N.C.
27. Mark Setzer, Newton, N.C.
28. Rick Smith, Georgetown
28. Travis Jarrett, High Point, N.C.
33. James Goff, Aiken
34. William Corey, White Lake, N.C.
40. Charles Faulk III, Virginia Beach, Va.
44. B.J. Mackey, Rock Hill
50. Josh Smathers, Myrtle Beach
50. Jamey Caudill, Four Oaks, N.C.
51. Wayne Ramsey, Amherst, Va.
51. Matt McCall, Denver, N.C.
52. Trevor Bayne, Knoxville, Tenn.
55. Alex Yountz, Kernersville, N.C.
60. R.A. Brown II, Columbia
69. Tony Cox, Wendell, N.C.
71. Scott Young, Mooresville, N.C.
72. Richard Boswell, Mooresville, N.C.
73. Curtis Truex, Jr., Mooresville, N.C.
74. Ronald Hill, Rougemont, N.C.
75. Jamey Lee, Florence
77. Micheal Hardin, Pomfret, Md.
84. Greg Edwards, Poqussin, Va.
87. Sam Yarbrough, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
95. Robert Elliott, Grays
99. Andrew Carlsen, Cornelius, N.C.
99. Brandon Dean, Lancaster
02. Justin Milliken, Shalotte, N.C.
02. Joey Coulter, Miami Springs, Fla.
03. Shane Bradford, Indian Trail, N.C.
06. Davin Scites, Cleveland, N.C.
I know I've thrown this topic out there in the past, but we always have new readers.
I like parts of the Chase format. It's 12 drivers and a dash to the finish. You have the chance to make one mistake and not have it cost you. Two? You're out.
I wish it wasn't 10 races. The Hooters Pro Cup Series uses five (four next year) and that's plenty. And even in five races, the standings got turned upside down. And with football going on, it's hard to stay interested for 10 races.
I'd also switch the tracks. I've said before, wouldn't it be great if they ended the season at Daytona or Bristol or somewhere fun. I'm already dreading Jimmie and Jeff chasing each other around at Homestead.
You're thoughts?
Myrtle Beach Speedway will host only one Hooters Pro Cup Series race in 2008, series officials announced Saturday. The lone date will be June 21, 2008.
The second date, which this season was Oct. 6 this year, was part of the five-race championship series. That date in the Pro Cup scheduled has been eliminated.
The Pro Cup Series has been running two races a year at Myrtle Beach Speedway for the past several years.
For those who watched Chad McCumbee at Myrtle Beach Speedway ...
FORT WORTH, Texas _ Chad McCumbee qualified second for Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
It matches the best career start for the Supply, N.C., resident.
Mike Skinner is on the pole for the Silverado 350K, which takes the green flag at 8:30 p.m. The race will be televised on Speed.
So if you have to take one, who would you take? I know most would say 'neither.'
But who would you rather have win the title this year?
I'd rather Gordon. Reason? I have a special place in my heart for those who have children.
Kurt has covered auto racing at The Sun News since 2006. He has written about the sport for more than 10 years at several newspapers along the east coast.
Ask your questions
Have a question about the NASCAR, the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series or racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway? E-mail Kurt your questions at kknapek@thesunnews.com and he will answer them here on the blog. He can also be reached at 843-626-0258.
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