Can Jimmie Johnson overcome Jeff Gordon's narrow lead for another Cup title?

It's November, and you know what that means.

In less than a week, the thundering sounds of race cars will fill the Arizona air as NASCAR and USAC invade Phoenix International Raceway for the traditional fall weekend.

On Thursday, November 8, the USAC Midget and Silver Crown Series take the track in the Copper World Classic Presented by FASTSIGNS Goodyear, Arizona. Action starts at 7:45 p.m. Phoenix native and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series regular J.J. Yeley joins a field that includes USAC greats Dave Steele, Bobby East, and Billy Wease.

Friday night will see the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series put the pedal to the metal in the Casino Arizona 150. Who takes the championship as the title fight enters the final rounds? Ron Hornaday Jr. and Mike Skinner will look to settle the score on PIR's mile oval at 6:00 p.m.

The NASCAR Busch Series takes the green flag at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Does a NEXTEL Cup regular walk away with another win in NASCAR's second series, or is the time right for a young upstart to make it to Gatorade Victory Lane?

Four-time champion Jeff Gordon and defending titlist Jimmie Johnson are separated by just nine points now, and the Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil might just be the decisive race in the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup. Does one of Hendrick's hotshots rise to the top, or is an upset in the making?

Tickets are still available for the racing action at PIR by calling 1-866-408-RACE (7223) or by going online to www.racetickets.com.