What I've tried to pound in my head this year is don't be upset with a top-five or beat yourself up for finishing second, third, four or fifth because you're doing something right. Let's just keep doing that. For Labonte, the stretch drive has been pressure-packed because he knows as long as there's a mathematical chance to catch Jarrett, he has to lead as many laps and win as many races as possible. The last thing Jarrett wants is for his title hopes to hinge on the results at Atlanta - especially since Labonte has been so commanding there during the last six races. When you have some success at a race track, especially win you win there, it becomes one of your favorite places to race.
People seem to have different opinions about the re-configuration.
Me, I like both. The NAPA 500 weekend starts up on November 17 with qualifying for the Georgia Boot 400 and culminates on November 21 with the NAPA 500 Last Race of the Century. Tickets are available for all four days of racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway. For ticket information contact Atlanta Motor Speedway s ticket office at 770 946-4211.