Well it's tough to say. Is there still a grudge between RCR and Hamlin? If there is, watch out! The track is similar to Chicagoland, so I look to the results there for some insight to this track. But, with this race being at day time, it's going to be slicker. And that means Carl Edwards is going to like it better. So I'm going to say for my 3 picks

1) Carl Edwards
2) Jeff Gordon
3) Jimmie Johnson

4 Chevrolets, 3 Fords, 1 Dodge, 2 Toyota's in the Top 10

First Caution: Debris, Lap 75.

Last Place: One of the go-or-go homers

 

..Hi `Duane, and thanks for starting the Race Thread.
Below from Nascar.com & our Race Reporter `Brent

Welcome back

Denny Hamlin couldn't be more pleased to see Kansas, and David Caraviello says he's not the only one welcoming the return of the intermediate venues.

Kansas: Where Chase begins | Play: Chase Tracker
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Kahne leads RPM sweep of front row

Kahne, Menard pace field in Cup qualifying at Kansas Speedway.
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Race Lineup


Edwards focused on Cup, even at Kansas

Driver unwilling to duplicate '08 move if it endangers title shot.
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Edwards loving life



Daily Pit Stop: Focus shifts to Kansas

Chase contenders focus on Kansas. Plus, Kasey Kahne the star quarterback?
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Buescher back to business at Kansas

Driver takes over No. 11, says replacing others part of fabric of sport.
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Practice 1 speeds



For Bowyer, coming home best medicine

Driver back in Kansas, looking to put his penalty behind him and go on.
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Sound Off: Bowyer


Hunting accident changes Herring's life

Shot his senior year, Herring has a new outlook on racing, life.
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Nationwide coverage


Learning curve
on and off the track

In middle of rookie Truck season, Dillon going to college full time.
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Dillons' plans for 2011

 

My internet sucks. It hasn't worked all week so I didn't think I'd get my picks in! I haven't been able to get all my Nascar media feed with practice speeds and stuff, so I guess my picks are just guesses. Fords look fast this week

1. Kasey Kahne
2. Carl Edwards
3. Jeff Gordon

last: J J Yeley
cautions: 5
1st to cause one: Kevin Conway

It'll be boring. Today's Nationwide race had a fairly exciting ending - and congrats to Joey for humbling his idiot a-hole teamate at the end. I can't believe Kyle intentionally hit his own team mate under the last caution just to be a jerk. I lie. I can believe it.

 

...Hi `Brent,
I always just guess : ) Be happy to have cable and be able to view the Race...I have not read up on this weeks events, but was happy to read that `Joey won yesterday 4-Sure....


Logano for the win

Joey Logano got a great push from Brad Keselowski on the final restart and held off Kyle Busch to win the Kansas Lottery 300 after starting from the pole.

Kansas: Results | Standings | Lap-by-Lap | Video: Victory Lane
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Final Laps: Logano goes high for win

Joey Logano decided to take the high line and held on for his second victory of 2010.
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How sweep it can be for lifelong Kansan

When it comes to Kansas Speedway, Miles knows the fasts and slows.
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Stewart forced into 'go-for-broke' mode

Former champ knows wins are necessary if another title is on tap.
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Happy Hour speeds


Peacemaking delicate for feuding drivers

Grudges, hurt feelings and occasional animosity are all part of the game.
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Hamlin, Harvick clash



Gordon looks to take care of business

Four-time champ is aiming to remain a Chase contender.
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Weekend Preview



All Access: This one is for the veterans

Busch is excited about his chances at Kansas with his sponsor Operation Homefront.
Smack: A Busch battle?


Intermediate tracks welcomed by many

A bunch of drivers are excited the 1.5-mile tracks are upon them.
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Chase begins now

 

Space Picks: 1. Jeff G 2. Joey L 3. Jimmy J.
8 cautions : (
Space comes in last : )
10Chevy's in the Top Ten (Or they should `be)
I won't be able to watch, but I will try to get the race on
the radio....

Hope it's a good race ~> EnJoy

 

 

First Caution
And I can hear `Brent screaming LOL
YELLOW FLAG NO. 1: Juan Montoya bumped the wall in Turn 3 to bring out the caution. J.J. Yeley gets the free pass and is back on the lead lap.

`Brent, gets another Beer : )~*
lol ~> GO get'em `Joey : )

 

no picks for me this week bummer, but it looks like happy harvick is in first at the moment

 

Then you musta really heard me shrieking for Reutimann's Revenge.... everybody musta heard me when he took Kyle Busch out. Definately the best part of the race - KyB really had that coming to him.

5 cautions (I called that one), as 'Space mentioned - Peblo brought out the first caution and Lando Calrissian was last (JJ Yeley 2nd last). 5 Fords in the top tem - it was Fords day.

 

I think the Ford success was linked to me bringing my Torino to college this week. I picked 3 of the top 6, but I screwed up in my counting of the cars... Toyota was shut out of the top 10, can't say I'm crying for them.