- Jimmie Johnson is the Master of Martinsville. Of his 16 starts at the Big Paper Clip, all but one start has resulted in at least a top 10 finish. Five of his last seven starts there have resulted in wins.
- Jeff Gordon shouldn't be overlooked, either. He and Johnson have combined for 13 of HMS' 18 wins at the track. HMS is second to Petty Enterprises in all-time wins at the track. One more win by an HMS driver would tie them with Petty Enterprises.
- Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin is waving his arms frantically, shouting, "WHAT ABOUT ME? I'M NOT CHOPPED LIVER HERE!" And he isn't: Hamlin is the only driver that has withstood the Johnson Juggernaut at this track, accounting for the other two wins in those last seven races.
- Thinking of you: Ward Burton.
- Look for the usual suspects to run up front: Johnson, Gordon, Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, and Juan Pablo Montoya.
- To win at Martinsville, it is best that a driver start within the first two rows historically, but in the last 12 races, six have won from a starting position outside the top 10.
- If you have a good handling car that is well-balanced, you'll do well. Consequently, if your car is crappy, it's going to be a LONG LONG day.
Predicted Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson. He wins in dominating fashion and takes the points lead from Kevin Harvick. The rest of the top 5: 2) J. Gordon; 3) Montoya; 4)Edwards; 5) Hamlin. (Where's Harvick? He finishes 10th, but loses the points lead.)
Dark Horse top 10 finisher: Marcos Ambrose. He's due for some good racing luck.
4 comments:
Feel like I have my bases covered with JJ in the fantasy league (along with everyone else!) and JG in the trifecta...
Is anyone else racing? LOL
I have a feeling that Kurt Busch is going to lead a lot of laps and contend for the win Sunday.
I miss Wud Buhton. One of the good guys, and not worried about being politcally correct... like his brother.
Good G&G. Montoya and Hamlin both need good runs on Sunday. Juan has been an excellent qualifier but crashes midway through each race. As for Denny, well, he's just been terrible at everything...
Kristen, good luck in the Trifecta! I'd say you have your bases covered!
Gene, Busch has been running well all season, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him contend. I miss Wud too.
Gonger, thanks. I just get a feeling that Montoya and Hamlin won't have that racing bad luck hit them, and both of them will be solid. But if Denny has another bad run, it's time to BREAK the panic button.
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