MARTINSVILLE (Get Ready 2 select your TOP 3 Drivers, Who causes first caution, who comes in last, & how many cautions ?

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So similar, yet very different 4-Sure

One grew up in the heart of stock-car racing country; the other was raised in the land of cows, curds, Cheeseheads. But their Cup Series careers parallel in so many ways -- except when it comes to off-the-track comparisons. That's where the similarities end.

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Hey Uncle Kid,

Mark Martin loves Martinsville. It will be interesting.

I will always put my money on Biffle for individual honors though.

 

...Thanks GP `Dave...., Hi Brent & RaceFan's : )
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I loved that 'Dega finish - that sure is a wild picture of Carl! I'm more excited for that race then Martinsville. Talladega is probably Junior's best shot at a win this year.

I don't think Martin likes Martinsville at all. He actually didn't race there for the last 2 years during his semi-retirement (when he ran a partial schedule he skipped all Martinsville races). I've been to Martinsville twice (back when he drove for Roush) and he finished crappy both times. None-the-less, when I am ready to make my picks this weekend you can be safely assured I'm picking Martin to win.

 

Below from NASCAR.Com ~> Below picture of `Mark is for Member `Brent : ) Martin has the experience, but I believe he needs to race less conservatively, & take a lesson from `Juan & take more risks to win

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Hi Member's, Post your Top 3 Drivers @ Martinsville B-4 the start of the race...Plus post who will cause the first caution and how many cautions in the race Oh, and also who finishes last
Wish you a fun day & a great/safe race...
`Brent -JrCar-, your turn : )

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Five down, five to go
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It was good to see Jimmie Johnson qualify a little lower, but I wouldn't hold my breath on a bad finish for him here in Martinsville. He's practically unbeatable here, but I'm hoping he gets caught up in something. The thing with Martinville is that it is such a slow track that the cars are tough to take out at all. Jimmie will be there at the end. I remain confident in Martin, but Jimmie must fail. Newman starting on the pole should be interesting. Watch how many cars he batters as he drops back - this is a great track for his shenanigans. Peblo will likely have a fun time pushing people around today, but I don't think his car will hold up to his abuse. Hamlin is usually good here to. Strong Hendrick day

1. Mark Martin
2. Jimmie Johnson
3. Jeff Gordon

1st caution: Micheal Waltrip
# of cautions: 17
Last place: Micheal McDowell

 

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Finishing touch

Denny Hamlin held off Jimmie Johnson to win at Martinsville but with his runner-up finish Johnson increased his Chase lead, which is now at 118 points.

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