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Elliott Sadler’s Week 30 Advice - “It is getting down to the white knuckle time of the season”
Posted By: Elliott Sadler
How's it going everyone? I had a good week going last week until my C group picks bit me. It is getting down to the white knuckle time of the season, especially coming to Talladega. So leaders, don't flinch now!!
In the first group this weekend, I like the 20 and the 11. You know the 20 led the most laps here back in April before getting caught up in an accident, with the 11 finishing third. I also think the 07 will pull off a good finish. I may look at the 2 and the 18 in this spot, but the rest of the guys in this group I am going to save for another start.
In the second group, I am definitely going to start the 88 this weekend. He is the only Hendrick Motorsports driver to finish in the top ten in all three restrictor plate races this season. I will probably pair him up with the 7. The 7 has two top tens at Daytona this season, and an eleventh place finish here back in April. Other possibilities are the 6, 42, 9 and myself. A dark horse here could be the 38 or the 5.
In the last grouping, keep an eye out for Kenny Schrader, Mike Skinner, and Sterling Marlin. These are some crafty veterans who know how to get around these tracks and stay out of trouble. The 83, 15, and 28 should be good if you have enough starts left. Mike Wallace is going for a start here this weekend as well. So if he makes the race, keep an eye on him. He generally comes through with good finishes on the superspeedways.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you at the track.
Elliott
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