...16 3M Ford, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo...

...before the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. NASCAR's fan base, traditionally the blue-collar workers of America, are struggling to afford a weekend...

Jeff Gordon celebrates after winning the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 14...

Singer Jessica Simpson takes the stage to perform a concert before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 11...

Crew members work on Regan Smith's car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 9...

...3M ford, sits in his car before the start of practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 10, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina

...Patrick-US PRESSWIRE October 9, 2008; Concord, NC, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) before practice for the Bank of America 500 at LOWES Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE...

...17 Carhartt Ford, waits in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 9, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo...

...for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 4, 2008 in Talladega, AL. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR) Bank of America 500 Practice CONCORD, NC...

Oct. 11, 2008; Concord, NC, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) hits the wall in turn two during the Bank of America 500 at Lowes Motor Speedway

...Jr, right, looks down at a damaged tire after his crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 11...

...driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina

Jeff Burton, right, is congratulated by teammate Kevin Harvick, left, after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 11...

...Depot Ford, speaks with the media after practice and qualifying activities for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 was canceled for the day due to rain at Lowe's Motor Speedway on...

...and the AT&T Mobility team celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina