Irvan, Nadeau and LaJoie take on the virtual world:

A squadron of NASCAR drivers will take on the virtual racing world in the first-ever Race2Safety Showdown on January 24 at Quaker Steak & Lube, just up the road from Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. The entire 40-car field was filled in less than 48 hours after it was announced. The 200-mile race will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.realracingonline.com, more info on my Ernie Irvan site or Racing Charities page.(1-10-2006)