I had another solid group of picks
last
week, but did select one "bust."
Kyle Busch was not a factor in this race and finished in the top ten.
Jeff Gordon qualified in the top four, did lead a lap, but was not a factor at
all and finished in 15th. I was expecting more out of
him.
I also had one of the best C list drivers in Brian Vickers.
Using the first two sleeper picks would have been the way to go this
week. Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle finished in the top two spots.
Sam Hornish Jr. though was a C list pick and pray bust.
Note: Qualifying for this race could get rained out.
A List Active Driver:
Denny Hamlin - This is the fourth time on this list for Hamlin. I had
him as an active driver last time at this track and he was a bit of a bust
after his tire blew late. I think he still is one of the most dominant
driver at this track and worthy of an A list active driver spot
B List Active Drivers:
Mark Martin - Sixth time on this list for Martin. I am plugging him in where I think he will
have great finishes. Should have picked him last time, but did not due to
bad data. Has one of the best finishing averages at this track.
David Ragan - This is the sixth time on this list for Ragan. I really
think this chase worthy driver is going to have a solid finish at this track
and really give it a go at trying to get into the chase. He has nothing
but top 20 finishes at this track and was on my active driver list the last
time at this track.
C List Active Driver:
A.J. Allmendinger - This is the third time on this list for
Allmendinger. As of late he has really pulled in lots of quality
finishes. His data though for this track is not great at all. I am
picking at praying on this driver.
Sleeper Picks:
Kevin Harvick - This driver has been great as of late in the Sprint
Cup series and has one of the best finishing averages at Richmond. I
think his streak will continue at this track.
Martin Truex Jr. - Truex Jr. has only five starts at this track but
his last finish was a top 10. I really feel that he likes this track now
and will have another solid finish at this track
He has really improved at this track from his early finishes in the 40's.
David Reutimann - With all the C list drivers not so hot at this
track I am going with this driver. It is a momentum pick you can say
after his top ten finish at the Auto Club Speedway last week.