IRL: Lloyd is pretty in pink

Alex Lloyd and sponsor HER Energy Drink are turning a few heads, according to IndyCar.com. That will happen when a driver and car are liveried in hot pink.

Our View: In today's economy, one takes their sponsors as they find them. This energy drink is marketed to women, one of the fastest growing demographics in auto racing.

F1: Glock disappointed with Spanish performance

"It was a tricky weekend and in the end it was really disappointing. We all hoped for a lot more from the Spanish Grand Prix so to finish in 10th-place was way below our expectations," Timo Glock told Formula1.com following last week's race.

Our View: While Formula 1's point system is heavily skewed toward the top finishers, most fantasy games award points throughout the grid, so drivers like Glock need to be maximized when they run well. Unfortunately, that was not the case in Spain.

IRL: Looking to expand internationally

The Indy Racing League could expand their international reach in the coming year, with stops in Brazil and China a possibility, according to AutoRacingDaily.com.

Our View: These added races will almost certainly be road course events and tip the balance of the schedule in their favor. Fantasy owners with a solid road crew will be happy to capitalize on the trend.

Johnson says its too soon to think championship

Jimmie Johnson says it's too soon to start thinking about the championship, but it's not too soon to assess his season, according to SceneDaily.com.

Our View: Johnson is well ahead of last year's mark, but that really doesn't matter in the big scheme of things. Like the last three seasons, his team is going to have to hit its stride in the final 10 races, but it's earning major points for fantasy owners.

5-Yr Average Finish, All-Star Race

Jimmie Johnson enters the All-Star race with a four-year streak of top-fives, which has to make him one of the favorites again this week.

Ryan Newman has not been quite as strong, but he's just consistent with five straight results of 12th or better.

Driver	Avg Finish	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Elliott Sadler	5.00				2	8
Jimmie Johnson	5.80	4	2	1	5	17
Ryan Newman	6.60	6	8	5	12	2
Matt Kenseth	6.60	3	7	11	11	1
Sam Hornish Jr	7.00	7
Mark Martin	7.60	9	3	15	1	10
Jeff Gordon	7.80	15	11	3	4	6
Dale Earnhardt Jr	8.20	8	9	9	10	5
Tony Stewart	8.40	5	5	12	17	3
Brian Vickers	9.33		13		3	12
Carl Edwards	9.67	10		4	15
Scott Riggs	10.00			10
Kasey Kahne	10.40	1	14	14	16	7
Kevin Harvick	10.80	11	1	2	18	22
Jeff Burton	12.00	20	4
Jeremy Mayfield	12.50			17	8
Bobby Labonte	12.60	12	21	6	9	15
Greg Biffle	12.60	2	15	13	14	19
Juan Montoya	14.00	14
Michael Waltrip	14.33			19	20	4
Casey Mears	15.50	13	18
Martin Truex Jr	16.00	16	10		22
A J Allmendinger	17.00	17
Kurt Busch	17.60	22	19	20	7	20
Sterling Marlin	18.00					18
Clint Bowyer	18.00	18
Jamie McMurray	18.50	19		18
Denny Hamlin	20.00	23	17
Kyle Busch	20.00	24	20	16
Robby Gordon	21.00					21
Joe Nemechek	22.00				21	23

Truck: Skinner gets sponsor

Mike Skinner and Randy Moss Motorsports will receive sponsorship for an additional seven races, according to SceneDaily.com.

Our View: Skinner has done well with relatively limited resources and currently sits atop the Craftsman Truck Series standings, but more revenue means he will run even stronger.