Sunday, March 7, 2010

Fearless Predictions - Atlanta

It's Race Day, and thanks to you, the Internet, the People's Pitstop lineup is all set for today's Kobalt Tools 500. The only thing left to do is offer some forecasts about which Sprint Cup drivers will finish in the top 10 today. Circumstances prevented us from offering predictions for last week's race in Las Vegas, but the Fontana predictions went 7-3, improving the season record to 8-12.

1. Jimmie Johnson. Yes, he's starting from the middle of the pack, but he's won the last two races. Oh, and did I mention that he's won the last FOUR SPRINT CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS? (Oh, I did? Good.)

2. Mark Martin. Johnson's teammate will start fourth in today's NASCAR race, and he's one of three drivers (along with the aforementioned Johnson) with a pair of top five finishes this season.

3. Kevin Harvick. Oh, by the way, you know that stat about three drivers with a pair of top five finishes? Not-So-Happy Harvick is the third.

4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Atlanta is a fast track, and winning the pole here should mean something, right?

5. Greg Biffle. OK, show of hands, please. How many of you fantasy racing fans thought Biffle would be one of four drivers (along with Harvick) to finish in the top 10 in each of the first three races? Liars.

6. Matt Kenseth. His status as one of the other four drivers in that category is a little more believable.

7. Clint Bowyer. But if you try to claim that you thought both Biffle and Bowyer would start the season with three top 10 finishes, I'm going to accuse you of running for public office.

8. Kurt Busch. After all, he did win this race last year.

9. Kyle Busch. He's on the front row, and we don't want Kyle accusing this fine fantasy sports site of favoring one brother over the other.

10. Denny Hamlin. Every list of predictions needs a wild card. Hamlin doesn't have a top 10 finish yet this season. Does that mean he's "due"? Let's find out.

We'll be back tomorrow with a new poll. Until then, enjoy the race, and if you have some time to spare, be sure to join us at the From the Marbles chat on Yahoo Sports by clicking here.

2 comments:

  1. Ok, enough about Jimmie Johnson. Aren't you supposed to be a "little" unbiased as our fantasy host???????
    :D

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  2. Do you have copy writer for so good articles? If so please give me contacts, because this really rocks! :)

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