Times wires
Friday, May 27, 2011
Number of the day
50555 Text the word CONVOY to this number to donate $10 to the Convoy of Hope, the nonprofit organization helping residents of Joplin, Mo., affected by Sunday's tornado. Jamie McMurray, whose hometown is Joplin, will have a Convoy of Hope logo on his No. 1 car in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 to bring attention to the cause.
Oops! Menard gashes right foot
Paul Menard is on crutches at Charlotte Motor Speedway because of a gash in his foot that required 20 stitches. Menard said after Thursday's qualifying that he cut his right foot on the dock at his house. Elliott Sadler is on standby for Sunday in case Menard struggles in the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race. Menard said he is not in pain, but doctors have warned him against anything that could rip the stitches.