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With Paul Menard and (probably) his sponsor bolting for Yates, is DEI toast?

Yes, yes it is.

Losing the guy who's 28th in points and has one career top-10 finish isn't such a big deal -- Casey Mears and Reed Sorenson both got canned for in-the-same-ballpark performance.

But losing Menard to Yates -- and having it perceived as a step up -- is mortal.

Sorry, MT Jr. Nice knowing you, DEI.

Is there any reason to watch Sunday's race at Fontucky?

Absolutely not.

I saw a Roush guy when last Saturday night, thanks. Wake me when it's time for the Richmond race.

This has been another edition of "Stupid Answers to Stupid NASCAR questions."

Is Chip Ganassi Racing doomed?

Reed Sorenson left for Gillett Evernham. Dario Franchitti's team folded. JPM has only half a season of sponsorship in 2009.

So in short: Yep. Everyone knows how well one-car teams do in Cup.

Was Sunday's race at Indy the stupidest thing you've ever seen?

No. But it was in the top 5 all-time. Read Dustin's take if you haven't.

This has been another edition of Stupid Answers to Stupid NASCAR Questions. Next week, we tackle the question, Does Goodyear have its collective head up its [deleted]?

Update: Leave it to the gang at Black Flagged Online to find the silver lining. Epic.

Do NASCAR drivers and owners hate Democrats? Why, no, no they don't.

In all seriousness, though, it's no surprise that Rick Hendrick, Ray Evernham and Felix Sabates, et al, would kick cash to both the GOP and Dem candidates for governor. Their hearts may be with Pat McCrory, but their heads are with Bev Perdue because the Dems are to the govenor's office what Kyle Busch is to the 2008 Cup season.

It's called hedging your bets. I don't know why the N&O acts all surprised by this.

Today's stupid question: Will a road-course ringer win Sunday's race at Sonoma?

No.

This has been another answer of Simple Answers to Stupid NASCAR questions. ...

Today's edition of "Simple Answers to Stupid NASCAR Questions:"

Does NASCAR need another 1.5 mile track on its schedule?

No, no it doesn't.

Would Kyle Busch run this go-kart into the fence to gain a position?

Yes, yes he would.

This has been another edition of "Simple Answers To Stupid NASCAR Questions."