New NASCAR 'On-Track' Technology a Hit

March 1, 2007 By MIKE HARRIS, AP Writer New NASCAR 'On-Track' Technology a Hit (AP)

NASCAR fan Dawn Sanders, of Ridgecrest Calif., monitors the race with headphones as she photographs the Auto Club 500 race in Fontana, Calif. Feb. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Dave Waters)

(AP) -- What sports fan wouldn't love to listen to Peyton Manning in the huddle or talking strategy with his coaches on the sideline? Or stand beside Joe Torre and his infielders and listen as the Yankees manager tells Mike Mussina how he wants to pitch to the guy at the plate?

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