2006 Busch Series champion Kevin Harvick picks up the trophy and the check Friday night in Orlando. Credit: Autostock

Busch champ Harvick has busy week planned

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The 25th anniversary season of the Busch Series and its association with Anheuser-Busch culminates Friday night with the crowning of Kevin Harvick as the 2006 champion at Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel in Orlando.

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Harvick captured his second Busch Series title with a season worthy of its own place in NASCAR history. His team owner, Richard Childress, will also be recognized for his third Busch Series owner crown.

Harvick also will be joined in Orlando by fellow competitors who claimed spots in the final Busch Series top 10 rankings. The season-ending celebration includes a Media Day event on Thursday in addition to other activities for the drivers and media on the Disney properties.

Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Denny Hamlin, J.J. Yeley, Paul Menard, Kyle Busch, Johnny Sauter, Greg Biffle and Reed Sorenson all will be recognized.

Danny O'Quinn Jr. who won the closest rookie of the year battle in NASCAR national series history, will be honored as well.

Kenny Wallace will be in attendance to receive a special award.

Harvick is scheduled to arrive in Orlando on Wednesday to prepare for events leading to Friday's banquet.

On Thursday, Harvick and other drivers will gather at the ESPN Club on Disney's BoardWalk to meet with the media. Drivers will then take members of the media on "hot laps" in Richard Petty Driving Experience cars at the Walt Disney World Speedway.

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Later, Harvick will then attend his Champion's Dinner at an exclusive Orlando restaurant where NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France will serve as host.

On Friday, a fishing excursion with B.A.S.S. pros will include champion owner and noted outdoorsman Richard Childress. Joe Gibbs Racing teammates J.J. Yeley and Denny Hamlin will take part in a nine-hole golf scramble at the Osprey Ridge Golf Course, one of five championship courses on the Disney properties.

Paul Menard, Johnny Sauter and champion crew chief Shane Wilson are among those who have chosen to participate in batting practice at The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training camp. Chicago Cubs catcher and NASCAR fan Michael Barrett, on site to participate in a Cubs' fantasy camp, is scheduled to appear and give a few pointers to the drivers, Wilson and media in attendance.

Later that evening, Harvick officially will be crowned Busch Series champion, with the awards ceremony scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET in the Grand Floridian Ballroom.

TNT will air the ceremony at midnight ET on Dec. 19.