This episode takes a break from our race reviews to take a look at the big stories for the 1st quarter (8 races) of the 1997 Winston Cup Season. We take an in-depth look at the statistics of the drivers who were in the top 10 of the points standings. In addition, we'll discuss early contenders for the Winston Cup Championship, which drivers were having a pleasantly surprising season, the drivers who had experienced disappointment with early season results, and the race for Rookie of the Year.