Here it goes...
Ken:
Well last week I was able to pick the winner however this week is a little tougher. This week's race is the 2nd trip to the new Kansas Speedway and, very frankly, you may do better throwing darts in an effort to pick the winner. That said, I do have my favorites: Ryan Newman; Jimmie Johnson; Kurt Bush; Tony Stewart and Rusty Wallace.
1. Ryan Newman - Unless something mechanical goes wrong, this kid will be there at the end. Jimmie Johnson's win last week will only pump him up and a top 5 in the WC Standings is within his reach…possibility more.
2. Kurt Busch - He's been knocking on the door for 4 out of the last 5 races.
3. Rusty Wallace - Close again, but no cigar.
4. Tony Stewart - "Cookie Cutter" tracks are not really his cup of tea however he smells WC Championship, look for another top 5 finish.
5. Jimmie Johnson - "Cookie Cutter" tracks are his cup of tea.
Ken Shafer
SideWays:
Well me and the boys will lick our wounds and move forward. We are at a loss to figure the Eury’s out. I guess it’s just a matter of not knowing what to do next. You would think that you would leave things that are working alone! But when you have the “Dukes of Hazzard” running your crew you have problems!
Well we’re off to Kansas and one of the shinning jewels of NASCAR’s mid-west tracks. Sorry, I couldn’t resist trying to say that with a straight face. The fact is this place was better when it was a wheat field! Now we hear there could be lights added! OH yeah, that’ll make a difference!
Kurt Busch to win.
Heather:
Looks like I should start listening to my head and not my heart. Last week I said that my head was telling me to pick Jimmie Johnson to win at Dover, but my heart said Tony Stewart, so I picked Tony and Jimmie won. Go figure.
As far as Kansas goes, I don’t really know who to pick. It will only be the second time that the Winston Cup guys have been there, so I don’t have history to fall back on. Therefore, I’ll just pick Tony Stewart again. The past two weeks that I’ve picked him he’s finished third and fifth. I think this time, at Kansas, he will finish first.
Don:
After New Hampshire and Dover I have to go with my gut and pick as follows:
1: Jeff Gordon-Jeff was a victim at Dover and he won here last year. If the team is up he'll be unbeatable and hungry.
2: Jimmy Johnson-Back on track and ready to show the old timers how to take the points lead.
3: Ryan Newman-Second last year but didn't have Jimmy to contend with.
4. Jerry Nadeau-He let me down at Dover so it's time to make me look good again.
5. Tony Stewart-The team better give him a good setup after letting him down at Dover. Tony will drive the wheels off to stay in the points chase.
Possible spoilers: Ricky Rudd and Dave Blaney
Don
Arnie:
Mark Martin will win at Kansas. His team has really got their act together.
Matt Kenseth will be a close 2nd while being pushed hard by Tony Stewart in 3rd.
Rob:
Well, I dropped back into my usual place in the basement this week thanks to Sterling. Is he still hurting from that crash at Richmond? He hasn't been the same since.
At least I am closing in on the lead in the Fantasy League. (Click the picture in the upper left that says ITPB Challenge)
This week I think we will see Tony Stewart taking the victory and edging closer to that points lead.
2nd place will be none other than Bill Elliott
And I think a surprise 3rd place run will be Steve Park.
Alison:
I think Mark Martin will continue his rn for the Championship and come home with a big victory this weekend.
Newman will continue his late season charge and take 2nd.
And of course, Mikey will be 3rd.
Lisa:
I'm going to pick Dale Jarrett this week.
He's been running well, and this is the track that Jason won his
first ARCA race at last year. Let's see if Dad can follow his son's
example this year.
Danny Z:
Kansas? Where the heck is Kansas? Just kidding! Dorothy thinks Rusty
will finally get one, Toto likes the bark of Tony, and the wicked
witch likes to see someone else melting, kind of like Mr. Excitement's
career lately. My trifecta;
1 Rusty Wallace
2 Tony Stewrat
3 Jimmy Spencer
Happy Racin,
Danny Zeeff
LAST WEEK"S WINNER- Ken V.:
Ryan Newman finished 2nd there last year, and I think he'll do one better
this year. Rusty will come home 2nd, Jeff Gordon 3rd, Tony Stewart 4th, and
Mark Martin 5th.
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