Pickem: Talladega
Things are heating up and the pressure is building on a few drivers who have fallen behind in the past few races. Kasey Kahne and Kyle Busch find themselves in a deep hole with only seven races remaining. For these two running good is the only option.
Jimmie Johnson had a good run last weekend, leading the most laps, but a late race pit road violation left him with a mediocre finish. Not what his team was looking for in their bid to get back in the hunt. While Mark Martin on the other hand found good luck for a change. After running 10th to 15th for a majority of last weeks race Martin used a fuel mileage gamble which enabled him to finish third in the race (moving him up to 3rd in the points).
This weekend the drivers are thrown a true curveball as they travel to Talladega, Alabama to race the UAW-Ford 500. Of all the races in the chase this one makes the drivers worry the most as one wrong move could ruin the chances of many. Its as tough as it gets, running inches apart with plenty of bumping and banging. Meaning that this weekend could provide a major shake-up in the points.
A few drivers who seem to find themselves at the front at Talladega include Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
My Pick: Kevin Harvick
posted by 4thsteagle at 2:26 PM
5 Comments:
Hell Yea. Talladega!! I can not go this year (going to Atlanta) but I will be watching it from the comfort of my sofa. Charlton, are you going?
I think the Hendricks domination will continue. Jeff Gordon.
I hate Talladega. Something always happens to one of my drivers.
Jimmie Johnson
Lets see?? Martin Truex Jr.
As long as no one from Hendricks wins.
I am gonna go with Dale Jr. He has had a better year so far, but still needs that signature win to get in the thick of the chase. I think he will regain his dominance at the restrictor plate tracks this weekend.
Casey Mears. I know thats a crazy choice but he has run really good at Talladega.
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