Hello everyone and welcome to the last race before the start of the chase. This is the last week before our chase game starts, so if you have not signed up for the chase game, make sure you do. This is when everything gets tighter, so don't make a mistake, or someone will be right behind you to take advantage.
In the "A" group this week, I look for the 07 to have a good run. He won here in May, and really fairs well on tracks between the half mile to full mile variety. He has to have a strong run to guarantee his spot in the chase, so I look for him to pull out all the stops. I also like the 29, 20, and the 1. You have the usual suspects that should contend with the 48, 99, and 18, but you may look to save some of those guy's starts for the home stretch.
In the "B" group, I like the 12, the 26, the 6, and 8 with Mr. Martin returning to take the wheel again this weekend. The 16 will be good, and the 41 and 43 could show up as your dark horses in this spot.
In the "C" group, the 28, 22 and 66 should be pretty decent. I would probably save the 83 and 84 who are running the best out of this group, for a later race. There is just too much unpredictability on these tracks less than a mile to potentially waste a good start from one of these guys. Take a look at Sterling Marlin for a dark horse. He had a 25th place finish here in May, and proved he can still get it done on the short tracks.
Good luck to everyone. For those of you who set your lineup early because you are going to be out of town, make sure you check the weather forecast. Lack of track time could jumble things up. The season long game is winding down, and what a great season it has been. But a new challenge awaits!!! Get in the chase game before it is too late!!!
DJ
Posted In: Dale Jarrett's Expert Analysis