At the Nationwide Season finale in Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kelly Bires took to the track behind the wheel of the No. 5 Ragu Chevy.  This marked Ragu's first primary sponsorship of a Nationwide series car and Kelly's debut with JR Motorsports.  Kelly qualified 24^th and finished 29^th after a late race incident cut down one of his tires.   Overall it was a great learning experience for Kelly who will pilot the No. 88 Chevy next year with the support of Unilever and JR Motorsports.

Also in Vegas this week Hellmann's presented their award for the Hellmann's Real Fan of the Year to Amber Fant at the NASCAR After the Lap event.  Dale Jr. recorded a special video congratulating her that played before she received the award.  In addition to attending the After the Lap event Amber and her guest will attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Banquet and various other activities associated with Champions week.