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Just for fun, with no research done, I am going to predict the winners of the remaining points races and before every race I will predict a top 10 and the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Richmond-Martin Truex, Jr.

Darlington-Brian Vickers

Lowe's-David Ragan

Dover-Tony Stewart

Pocono-Joey Logano

Michigan-David Ragan

Infineon-Marcos Ambrose

New Hampshire-Martin Truex, Jr.

Daytona-Carl Edwards

Chicagoland-Martin Truex, Jr.

Indianapolis-Brian Vickers

Pocono-Ryan Newman

Watkins Glen-Greg Biffle

Michigan-Martin Truex, Jr.

Bristol-Carl Edwards

Atlanta-John Andretti

Richmond-Kyle Busch

New Hampshire-Jimmie Johnson

Dover-Matt Kenseth

Kansas-Elliot Sadler

Auto Club-Carl Edwards

Lowe's-David Reutimann

Martinsville-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Talladega-Martin Truex, Jr.

Texas-Kurt Busch

Phoenix-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Miami-Tony Stewart

CHASE predictions:

Jeff Gordon

Jimmie Johnson

Martin Truex, Jr.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Carl Edwards

Kurt Busch

Kyle Busch

David Ragan

Brian Vickers

Matt Kenseth

Greg Biffle

Tony Stewart

13-20: David Reutimann, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, Marcus Ambrose, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer

Richmond Top 10:

1. Martin Truex, Jr.

2. Brian Vickers

3. Joey Logano

4. David Gilliand

5. Jimmie Johnson

6. Carl Edwards

7. Jeff Gordon

8. Kyle Busch

9. Tony Stewart

10. Kurt Busch

Now, as for who replaces Andretti in the #34, I could see Almirola running one or both, Stephen Leicht, Brad Keselowski possibly at Lowes(since he is running the #25 at Darlington), or even the remote possibity Bryan Clauson. I think Almirola is the strongest possibility though.

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1) Junior aint going to make the chase this year

2) Martin Truex JR will not win that many races

3)U forgot Mark Martin and Ryan newman they will make the chase....Vickers isnt going to...

Look at the chase standings now and 80 percent will make it.... Top 5 will

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Just for fun, with no research done, I am going to predict the winners of the remaining points races and before every race I will predict a top 10 and the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Richmond-Martin Truex, Jr.

Darlington-Brian Vickers

Lowe's-David Ragan

Dover-Tony Stewart

Pocono-Joey Logano

Michigan-David Ragan

Infineon-Marcos Ambrose

New Hampshire-Martin Truex, Jr.

Daytona-Carl Edwards

Chicagoland-Martin Truex, Jr.

Indianapolis-Brian Vickers

Pocono-Ryan Newman

Watkins Glen-Greg Biffle

Michigan-Martin Truex, Jr.

Bristol-Carl Edwards

Atlanta-John Andretti

Richmond-Kyle Busch

New Hampshire-Jimmie Johnson

Dover-Matt Kenseth

Kansas-Elliot Sadler

Auto Club-Carl Edwards

Lowe's-David Reutimann

Martinsville-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Talladega-Martin Truex, Jr.

Texas-Kurt Busch

Phoenix-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Miami-Tony Stewart

CHASE predictions:

Jeff Gordon

Jimmie Johnson

Martin Truex, Jr.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Carl Edwards

Kurt Busch

Kyle Busch

David Ragan

Brian Vickers

Matt Kenseth

Greg Biffle

Tony Stewart

13-20: David Reutimann, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, Marcus Ambrose, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer

Richmond Top 10:

1. Martin Truex, Jr.

2. Brian Vickers

3. Joey Logano

4. David Gilliand

5. Jimmie Johnson

6. Carl Edwards

7. Jeff Gordon

8. Kyle Busch

9. Tony Stewart

10. Kurt Busch

Now, as for who replaces Andretti in the #34, I could see Almirola running one or both, Stephen Leicht, Brad Keselowski possibly at Lowes(since he is running the #25 at Darlington), or even the remote possibity Bryan Clauson. I think Almirola is the strongest possibility though.

quoted for future reference. :D

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My turn!

Darlington-Jeff Gordon

Lowe's-Kyle Busch

Dover-Greg Biffle

Pocono-Jimmie Johnson

Michigan-Kyle Busch

Infineon-Ryan Newman

New Hampshire-Jimmie Johnson

Daytona-Kurt Busch

Chicagoland-Matt Kenseth

Indianapolis-Carl Edwards

Pocono-Denny Hamlin

Watkins Glen-Marcos Ambrose

Michigan-Kyle Busch

Bristol-Kyle Busch

Atlanta-Jimmie Johnson

Richmond-David Reutimann

New Hampshire-Jeff Gordon

Dover-Carl Edwards

Kansas-Carl Edwards

Auto Club-Kurt Busch

Lowe's-Kasey Kahne

Martinsville-Jimmie Johnson

Talladega-Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Texas-Tony Stewart

Phoenix-Greg Biffle

Miami-Matt Kenseth

CHASE predictions:

Jimmie Johnson

Kyle Busch

Jeff Gordon

Kurt Busch

Carl Edwards

Tony Stewart

Greg Biffle

Jeff Burton

Denny Hamlin

Mark Martin

Clint Bowyer

Brian Vickers

Champion: Jimmie Johnson (again...)

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Why Not

Darlington-Kyle Busch

Lowe's-Jimmie Johnson

Dover-Carl Edwards

Pocono-Denny Hamlin

Michigan-Matt Kenseth

Infineon-Kevin Harvick

New Hampshire-Jeff Gordon

Daytona-Dale Earnhardt Jr

Chicagoland-Kevin Harvick

Indianapolis-Carl Edwards

Pocono-Denny Hamlin

Watkins Glen-Tony Stewart

Michigan-Carl Edwards

Bristol-Kyle Busch

Atlanta-Kyle Busch

Richmond-Denny Hamlin

New Hampshire-Jeff Gordon

Dover-Carl Edwards

Kansas-Carl Edwards

Auto Club-Kurt Busch

Lowe's-Kasey Kahne

Martinsville-Jimmie Johnson

Talladega-Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Texas-Jimmie Johnson

Phoenix-Tony Stewart

Miami-Matt Kenseth

CHASE predictions:

Jimmie Johnson

Kyle Busch

Jeff Gordon

Kurt Busch

Carl Edwards

Tony Stewart

Greg Biffle

Jeff Burton

Denny Hamlin

Mark Martin

Kasey Kahne

Matt Kenseth

Champion: Tony Stewart

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Why Not

Darlington-Kyle Busch

Lowe's-Jimmie Johnson

Dover-Carl Edwards

Pocono-Denny Hamlin

Michigan-Matt Kenseth

Infineon-Kevin Harvick

New Hampshire-Jeff Gordon

Daytona-Dale Earnhardt Jr

Chicagoland-Kevin Harvick

Indianapolis-Carl Edwards

Pocono-Denny Hamlin

Watkins Glen-Tony Stewart

Michigan-Carl Edwards

Bristol-Kyle Busch

Atlanta-Kyle Busch

Richmond-Denny Hamlin

New Hampshire-Jeff Gordon

Dover-Carl Edwards

Kansas-Carl Edwards

Auto Club-Kurt Busch

Lowe's-Kasey Kahne

Martinsville-Jimmie Johnson

Talladega-Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Texas-Jimmie Johnson

Phoenix-Tony Stewart

Miami-Matt Kenseth

CHASE predictions:

Jimmie Johnson

Kyle Busch

Jeff Gordon

Kurt Busch

Carl Edwards

Tony Stewart

Greg Biffle

Jeff Burton

Denny Hamlin

Mark Martin

Kasey Kahne

Matt Kenseth

Champion: Tony Stewart

I like the way u think....Smoke wins as Owner/driver.....

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3)U forgot Mark Martin and Ryan newman they will make the chase....Vickers isnt going to...

Mark Martin is 15th in the Cup standings, 8 points ahead of 16th place Vickers, so...yea.

And his pit crew screwed the pooch in Atlanta and cost him a win.

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Mark Martin is 15th in the Cup standings, 8 points ahead of 16th place Vickers, so...yea.

And his pit crew screwed the pooch in Atlanta and cost him a win.

I think Mark Martin will be in because he started the School of Consitency....and taught to Matt Kenseth....

now if he could teach it to Junior and co. ..lol

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Possibly, but the #5 car has been terribly inconsistent so far this year.

Vickers has had an abnormal amount of early bad luck too(caught up in the wreck near the end of Daytona, pit crew sucking at life yet again and costing him a win at Atlanta, having to start at the back at Fontana after being the pole, missing pit road at Richmond and falling a lap behind).

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about that 5 car....... after almost being out of the top 35 4 races in look who is now 11th . yeah he might not stay there, but the guy has the car for the 1st time to win it all. he isn't in his prime but i will pull for viagra man to win it all. 50+, and still showing the young guns what a gentleman racer is all about. not only that, he shows you dont have to be a prick in the car or out to win.

i think fo the guys in the top 12, that 2 car is looking weaker and weaker. they are primed for a big drop imo. they are so inconsistant throught a race, if they catch more bad stretchs at the end of races they wont be there.

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about that 5 car....... after almost being out of the top 35 4 races in look who is now 11th . yeah he might not stay there, but the guy has the car for the 1st time to win it all. he isn't in his prime but i will pull for viagra man to win it all. 50+, and still showing the young guns what a gentleman racer is all about. not only that, he shows you dont have to be a prick in the car or out to win.
Honestly, I'd be surprised if he WASN'T in the Chase this year. Only reason why he isn't higher in the rankings is two blown engines and being caught in the Big One.

That, and although Martin's not the top star of HMS (that's Gordo and Jimmy), he's not the black sheep operation either (Junior).

i think fo the guys in the top 12, that 2 car is looking weaker and weaker. they are primed for a big drop imo. they are so inconsistant throught a race, if they catch more bad stretchs at the end of races they wont be there.
Penske's strenghts is on the 1.5+ mile speedways. If Kurt starts struggling at places like Lowes, Michigan, and Pocon, then he's in trouble. Otherwise, I'd say he should be in the Chase.
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about the 5: that was said to be the dead car of the hendrick group after last year, the busch blowup and all. personally i never thought so. its rick hendrick, he fields the best cars, and people buy top notch from him, why have a sub quality car and teams? others thought mark was done as he couldnt do as well last year as a part timer in jrs old ride. goes to show how seat time and top car helps a good driver. also shows that a good car and team wont do well without a good driver (mears in the 07, 5, 42).

as for penske: sam has done better this year. i hope he gets 1 or 2 more to improve, he has shown alot so far. even though he has been good so far at the 1.5 milers, but there are a host of cars that have had bad luck right there. not sold on penske being back (remember when everyone thought kahne was back after lowes?).

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