Quaker State 400
presented by Advance Auto Parts
Kentucky Speedway
Sparta, Kentucky | Sat, July 9th, 2016
7:30 EST | LIVE on NBCSN
Daytona Recap-
The summer months are in full swing and it is really my favorite time of the NASCAR season until the playoffs begin. It all started with a crash filled race at Daytona won by Brad Keselowski. Keselowski previously had 4 restrictor plate wins (all at Talladega) now you can add Daytona to that list. It also was Team Penske's 100th win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
The Dick Trickle fantasy team made it win #2 of the summer and the 4th victory of 2016. I said last week that Daytona is all about luck. My competitors did not fair to well as most of their drivers were wrecked in the first big one of the evening. I went with Dale Jr. (21st), Austin Dillon (7th), Greg Biffle (8th) and David Ragan (16th). My prediction of Jr winning this week was dashed as he got caught up in the big one, the 88 car sustained enough damage to keep him from going to the front.
Last week I stated that I believed the Chevrolets were on the rise, well this week it is a different story. Brad Keselowski's ford dominated the race, and all Roush-Fenway cars finished in the top 10. There was a total of 5 blue ovals in the top 10. Could it be a Ford resurgence? This is a big confidence booster for the fords of Roush-Fenway Racing.
Well, this week we go to Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. A mile and half track, with the new downforce package should make for some exciting racing under the lights this Saturday. So on to my picks for this weeks race.
Group A-
Kyle Busch
This guy should be called Mr. Kentucky. He won this race last season, he won the Inaugural race back in 2011. He's led 437 laps, hasn't finished worst then 10th and has led in every race here except 1. In his 5 starts here he has posted a 1st, 2nd, 5th, 10th and 1st. Plug Kyle in this week because if Daytona is any answer it is that his Summer Slump is over.
Brad Keselowski
He could make a case also to be Mr. Kentucky. His last win here came in 2014 he also won here in his Championship year in 2012. He has led 408 laps, and in 5 races here he's posted top 10
finishes in every race except one (33rd). Can Brad K make it 2 in a row and win #101 for Roger Penske? Its an Even year so its very possible
WE2W4- Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson
Sleeper Pick- Joey Logano
Group B- (none of the drivers have won here)
Carl Edwards
Finished 4th here last season, that was his best finish since the Inaugural event back in 2011. Look for Carl to continue to dominate 1.5 mile tracks.
Kasey Kahne
Finished 27th here last season, but before last year he posted an 8th, 11th, and 2nd place finishes. Look for Kahne to continue to run well.
Martin Truex Jr.
Truex is in a bit of a slump after his dominating performance in the Coke 600. He finished 17th last year in this race and before that he posted a 19th, 7th and 8th place finish. Look for Truex to get out of his slump here at Kentucky.
Ryan Newman
Despite a 20th place finish here last season and a 34th finish back in 2012. Newman has ran well here, posting a 3rd and 4th place finish. Ryan is one of those guys that stays out of trouble and consistently gets good finishes.
WE2W4- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Sleeper- Trevor Bayne
Group C-
Regan Smith and David Ragan
No change this week from the past couple weeks. With these picks at these tracks coming up it wont be as rewarding as it was at Daytona on Saturday.
WE2W4- Chase Elliot and Ryan Blaney
Sleeper pick- Chris Buescher
There we have it another week of picks and 1 more week closer to Richmond. Will we see another 1st time winner this season at Kentucky? Will a rookie find his lucky charms and win at Kentucky? I love night racing and this Saturday night is going to be FUN!! Hope everyone is having a great 4th of July! I'm going to the couch and putting some Aloe Vera on my sun burnt face!!
UNTIL NEXT TIME....
GOD SPEED
BOOGER
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