The Charleston Gazette, W.Va., Jeff Rider column: Crowded schedules, rookies and Mark Martin.

Byline: Jeff Rider

Mar. 2--A FEW RANDOM thoughts and observations while wondering why NASCAR would ever consider putting its soon-to-be-built Hall of Fame anywhere other than Charlotte, N.C. -- With no Nextel Cup race this week, all eyes are focused on the Busch Series event in Mexico City. That's great for the drivers on NASCAR's second circuit, but it also brings to light one of the sport's most pressing issues: There simply aren't enough races to go around. Granted, that's not necessarily a bad problem to have. Let's face it, NASCAR is a hot commodity and it seems like everyone wants a piece of the action. But for every track that gains a race, another loses …