When I stared this blog, I threatened to write about NASCAR but never did. Well tonight I'm excited to watcth the last race before the 10 race playoff starts. After tonight, the top 12 drivers have a shot at the championship, and everone else is driving in circles.
I haven't been to any races yet this year, and haven't even watched many races, but it has been an interesting season. After 25 races, only 4 drivers have mathematically locked in a spot in the 12 driver playoff (the chase for the championship). The 5th place driver (Carl Edwards) could potentially miss the playoff, and the 15th place driver (David Reutimann) could sneak in. I'm excited to see the race!
Biggest surprise this year: Has to be Tony Stewart. He left his team where we won two Cup titles to become a majority owner/driver of a 2nd tier team. I thought he was throwing his career away for money. Well, he's won 3 races (plus the all star race) and is leading the points.
Biggest choke: Kyle Busch. He won 8 races last year, dominating the regular season. After he choked in last year's chase, he's 14th in the Standings with one race to go before the Chase - despite winning 4 races. WEAK.
Most obvious prediction: Jimmy Johnson will win his 4th championship. This team is just too good, and they use the whole season getting ready to be perfect for the chase. He'll win again. People won't be happy, and poeple won't be mad. And it's bad for NASCAR.
Biggest breakthrough this year / Dark Horse for next year: Marcos Ambrose. The Australian has posted top 5's this year on the road courses, at Talledega, and at Pocono. If he can figure out the shorter tracks, he'll be a force next year.
Last year's dark horse who choked this year: David Regan. He drives for UPS and I don't think I've heard his name all year. TERRIBLE.
GREEN FLAG!!!
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