Inside Dish: Ragan needs more seasoning

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Jack Roush believes in David Ragan's ability but admits NASCAR has voiced some concerns about the driver's aptitude and the safety of other competitors. Roush says Ragan's Craftsman Truck run at Talladega and previous ARCA experience at Daytona are sufficient to qualify for the Daytona 500 field, but the company will enter the 21-year-old rookie in both the ARCA and Busch races next February in order to give him more seat time. . . . Cal Wells says he will be in the NASCAR garage in some fashion for 2007. Wells said at Homestead his sponsorship deal was signed in June, but he hasn't announced it. Can no news be good news? With Travis Kvapil's departure to Roush Racing, PPI Motorsports' future is tenuous, at best, but Wells is doing his best to find his people jobs in the interim. . . . The crew chief carousel is spinning. Peter Sospenzo joined Ginn Racing (formerly MB2 Motorsports) last month to be reunited with Joe Nemechek. The pair worked together on the No. 25 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. David Hyder has been mentioned as a candidate for Michael Waltrip Racing, and Derrick Finley will oversee Jeremy Mayfield's car at Bill Davis Racing. Jamie McMurray wanted a reunion with his former Ganassi crew chief, Donnie Wingo, but the veteran wrench couldn't get released from his contract. It's likely the No. 26 will be under Chad Norris, the crew chief for the last few races of the season. Plus, after Kurt Busch's embarrassing debacle at Homestead, it wouldn't surprise anyone if the 2004 champ packed Roy McCauley's toolbox for him.