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NASCAR Invades PIR

Normally, people who travel with the NASCAR circuit would have to stock up their RVs before heading out. Now, that's not necessary with the Basha's store that provides nearly everything a NASCAR camper could want from foil to a deli and from Merlot to beer. They have over 2,000 items stocked on the shelves. (Bob McClay/KTAR) Bashas' says employees are eager to work the event. He says they come from all around the state to work there and live there in temporary housing for about two and a half weeks on the PIR grounds. (Bob McClay/KTAR) You may have to pack your patience to get through the traffic at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend, but you don't have to pack lunch. Bashas' has set up shop, temporarily, on the grounds of PIR. (Bob McClay/KTAR) Goodyear tires line a fence at Phoenix International Raceway in preparation for Sunday's NASCAR Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race and practice, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Goodyear Tire employees get ready for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale's turning into a city with more than 200,000 people expected for this weekend's NASCAR races. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) The winner of Sunday's Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway will be crowned on this stage. (Bob McClay/KTAR). FM News/Talk 92-3's Bob McClay gets a feeling of what the winner of the Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway will see when he accepts the trophy Sunday.(Bob McClay/KTAR) The victory stage awaits the winner of Sunday's Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Bob McClay/KTAR) Phoenix International Raceway gets ready to host the Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 on Sunday. (Bob McClay/KTAR) Crews push out their trucks in preparation for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz., for Friday's Casino Arizona 500 auto race. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Jeff Gordon, left, talks with his crew chief, Steve Latarte, right, during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Checker Auto parts 500 auto race Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jeff Gordon heads through a corner during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Jimmie Johnson stands in his garage during practice for the NASCAR Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. The Checker Auto Parts 500 will be run Sunday. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jimmie Johnson, right, talks with crew chief Chad Knaus during practice Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz., for Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jimmie Johnson drives through a corner during practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Carl Edwards (60), the 2007 Busch Series champion, tries to get past Jason Leffler (38) and Greg Biffle (16) during the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Stanton Barrett (30) sits at the start-finish line after a multiple-car crash in the closing laps during the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Kyle Busch (5) passes Michael McDowell (00) as Clint Bowyer (2) trails during the closing laps of the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. Busch won the race. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Driver Kyle Busch celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Kyle Busch crosses the finish line as he wins the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Kyle Busch (5) battles Clint Bowyer (2) during early action on his way to win the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) J.J. Yeley sits near his car with his daughter Faith Anne Yeley before the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Driver Sam Hornish Jr. pauses near his car prior to the start of the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Carl Edwards, right, and Jamie McMurray chat before the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Frank Kreyer (56) collisdes with D.J. Kennington (72) on lap eight during the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Sam Hornish Jr. (12) spins out in front of Richard Johns (25) on lap 22 during the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Cars pass the start finish line on the opening lap of the NASCAR Busch Series Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Sam Hornish Jr. (12) collides with Todd Souza against the wall as Greg Biffle (16) avoids them during the NASCAR Busch Series' Arizona.Travel 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jeff Gordon waits in his car in the garage area before heading out to run practice laps in preparation for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. The Nextel Cup Series race is on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Steve Letarte, left, crew chief for Jeff Gordon, and Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson, both watch their drivers during practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. The race is Sunday. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jimmie Johnson, right, get a kiss from his wife, Chandra Johson, after his win in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Jimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jimmie Johnson crosses the finish line for the victory in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jeff Gordon pulls into the pit area and his crew works on the car during the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jamie McMurray (26) drives on as Dave Blaney (22) spins out on turn two in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Craig J. Penders) Jimmie Johnson (48) passes Martin Truex Jr. (1) in the closing laps of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. Johnson won the race, his fourth NASCAR win in a row. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Indianapolis 500 winners Sam Hornish Jr., left, and Jacques Villeneuve, of Canada, wave to the during pre-race events for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) Jeff Gordon, left, with his wife Ingrid Gordon watch opening ceremonies before the start of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak) The scene at the start of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)