Yes, folks. NASCAR has found itself onto the blog. For good reason too, and this will not be just a one time thing. I'll be partaking in posting about the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Series as the chase begins (this Sunday from Chicago, Illinois) and ends (November 18 at Homestead), and before all the glitz, glamour, pomp and circumstance begins on Sunday afternoon, I'll be posting my predictions here onto the blog of who I expect to be winning the 'Chase' at Homestead-Miami Speeday on the 18th of November, and how the eleven drivers who precede him follow. There is a great collection of drivers in this 'Chase,' and should bring NASCAR fans to the edges of their seats.
So now that that's all out of the way, here is how I see things shaking out.
So as we see here, there is a great list of notable drivers that are household names, and a few newbies in contention that are trying to make their mark. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, here are my predictions for how this 'Chase' will shake out, and of course, the man who I think will win the Sprint Cup on November 18th at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
How will the household names fare? If you read down the list of Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders, it reads like a who's who of this generation's best drivers. From Tony Stewart to Jimmie Johnson, from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth to Kevin Harvick, there is no denying that this is a star-studded group. Personally I think that most of these guys will provide for some entertaining races and all have great performances. I think Harvick's inconsistency will cost him and out of this group I foresee Jeff Gordon doing the best.
Who is a guy on the outside looking in that could make a serious run? There always seems to be an outsider in any sort of sports championship spectacle that makes a magical run to the top. Last year, Tony Stewart came out of absolutely nowhere, after winning zero races during the regular season, and won an incredible five races (50% of the CFSC) to become the SPrint Cup Champion. This year there are definitely a lot of wild cards. If you had to ask me I think that (in agreement with friend of mine Ben Florance) Clint Bowyer can definitely make some noise. Whether or not that happens is up for debate.
Who has the most to gain from winning the Sprint Cup? Is there really any other answer than Dale Earnhardt, Jr.? With the pedigree that he comes from, winning a Sprint Cup wouldn't obviously put him up there with the likes of his father's remarkable career, but it would certainly be provide for a huge lift off of his shoulders and finally would get him a championship that he, in my opinion, would deserve. I think that there will be a lot of support thrown his way and can definitely become a feel good story for this sport and this year if he winds up winning the whole thing. Go for it, Dale, Jr.
The burning question... who wins the Sprint Cup? After doing some research on finishes, performance and personal convictions I am going to say that the winner of the 2012 Sprint Cup is going to be... Jeff Gordon. Gordon I believe will finally attain the ever-so-elusive 'Drive for Five' and, in fact, given his recent history at Chicagoland Speedway, I say he begins his quest for a fifth championship this Sunday when he wins the GEICO 400. Yup, I am calling my shot folks. Mark it down.
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