Kentucky Speedway says five Nextel Cup regulars are expected to compete in Saturday’s Meijer 300 Busch Series race. #99-Carl Edwards, who is attempting to drive complete Busch and Cup schedules this season, is expected to be joined by Cup regulars #16-Greg Biffle, #40-Sterling Marlin, #2-Rusty Wallace and #15-Michael Waltrip.(NASCAR Scene Daily Newsletter)(6-14-2005)
AND NASCAR says backup drivers have been lined up for three Nextel Cup regulars planning to take part in Saturday night’s Meijer 300 Busch Series race at Kentucky Speedway and Sunday’s Batman Begins 400 Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Jay Sauter is lined up to practice and qualify the #66 Ford of Greg Biffle if necessary. Kerry Earnhardt will do the same for Michael Waltrip in his #99 Chevrolet and Hank Parker Jr. will be available to help Carl Edwards in the #60 Ford. Nextel Cup regulars Rusty Wallace and Sterling Marlin are also scheduled to take part in both races.(NASCAR Scene Daily Newsletter)(6-15-2005)
