Best Commercials of 2006:
10) Ken Schrader / Little Debbie – “Little Debbie 500”
I was so thankful when Little Debbie got rid of their “My Girl” campaign. Who would have thought that Ken Schrader would be in a mini mart?
9) Various Drivers / Coca-Cola – “Coca-Cola Racing Family”
Cool commercial. Look for Carl Edwards on the cliff and look for Elliott Sadler on the iceberg. I’m so bummed Elliott is no longer a Ford driver.
8) Tony Stewart / Home Depot – “Zippy Tour”
“That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard you say!” Classic.
7) Dale Jarett, Elliott Sadler / UPS – “Burnout”
This is all that is left of the old Robert Yates Racing. Memories.
6) Michael Waltrip / Napa Auto – “Blue Dodge”
Hey Mikey – This was the only funny commercial you did this year. You are losing it, bud.
5) The Earnhardts / Budweiser – “Father’s Day”
Great tribute to the Earnhardt family. This touching commercial was released during Father Day weekend.
4) Kasey Kahne/Allstate – “Girls Day Out”
Is Kasey Kahne really that hot to ram your car into something? All us guys have to look at in racing is slim pickings: Danica Patrick, Kelly “girl” Sutton, Sarah Fisher, and Erin Crocker.
3) Denny Hamlin / FedEx – “Hobbies”
This is hands down the best of the FedEx commercials staring Denny Hamlin this year. He is a great stock car racer who has many great years ahead. He is a great “Rookie of the Year” placing 3rd in the chase this year.
2) Darrell Waltrip / Toyota – “Stunts”
Ol’ D.W. is at it again! I love his crazy Toyota commercials.
1) Carl Edwards, Mark Martin – “Crazy Old Man”
Hands down the best NASCAR commercial of the year! I love the fact that both Carl and Mark star in this one together.
Worst Commercials of 2006
5) Jeff Gordon / Team Chevy – “Mirror”
Jeff Gordon – ’nuff said.
4) Tony Stewart / Team Chevy – “Office Space”
Nothing to exciting or entertaining about this commercial. So Chevys have been dominating for a while… and?
3) Michael Waltrip / Napa Auto Parts – “Parts Delivery”
Mikey… I think you are entertaining but this commercial is Dumb! (with a capital D!!!)
2) Domino’s Pizza – “5/5/5 deal”
Why yes, I’m trying to watch the NASCAR race. Is it not obvious enough? Oh yeah, Mikey… Get a new advertising firm for next year. OK?
1) Kevin Harvick, Tony Kanaan (Indy Car) “Reese’s Caramel”
Yeah, like I would really walk around with a jar of caramel… DUMB!
Honorable Mentions
5) Tony Raines, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach / DLP Texas Instruments
Two great Dallas Cowboys introducing their Hall of Fame Racing. Gotta love the Cowboys!
4) Kasey Kahne / Allstate – “Girls Day Out Part 2”
This must be some damn good insurance! 
Someone needs to take the license away from that driver!
3) Denny Hamlin / FedEx – “Relax”
Whoever the ad agency is that does these ads deserves major kudos. The FedEx/Danny Hamlin campaign are the best commercials out there this year.
2) Craftsman – “Not the official tools of Bowling”
I love the expressions on the bowlers’ faces.
1) Richard Petty / Goody’s Headache Powder – “Mr. Petty’s Neighborhood”
Entertaining commercial staring the King!