Not only does Dale Jr. have his choice of teams, he could probably have his choice of sponsor too, says Jeff Hammond.

Testing Schedule Begins Jan. 8 in Daytona

NASCAR is considering opening up its restrictive testing policy, which several teams already have skirted this season. Currently, rules limit teams to seven tests on Nextel Cup-sanctioned tracks, and crew chiefs help NASCAR decide the venues and dates. NASCAR adopted that policy two years ago to help underfunded teams keep up with big-budget organizations, who could afford to test anytime.

NASCAR is considering opening up its restrictive testing policy, which several teams already have skirted this season.

It's been a long time since NASCAR star Jeff Gordon skidded his way around a dirt track. The four-time Cup champion and current points leader will join other Cup stars next Wednesday at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The unique all-star race will feature Chevrolet racers, including Gordon, Eldora owner Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin and Juan Pablo Montoya. They'll race 2,300-pound dirt late-model stock cars.

Next Wednesday, Tony Stewart hosts more than 20 Cup drivers on dirt. Preview the event and watch him on SPEED's Trackside Friday.

Not only does Dale Jr. have his choice of teams, he could probably have his choice of sponsor too, says Jeff Hammond.

The COT is coming around, but it could still use at least one change. Larry McReynolds says the tires need to be softer.

It's back to the Car of Tomorrow this week at Dover. Lee Spencer has the top COT performers leading her Power Rankings.