The Championship and the Daytona 500
Written by Rich Hemstreet · January 28, 2009
The winner of the 2009 Daytona 500 will leave Daytona with the points lead for the Sprint Cup Championship. But I really doubt the 2009 500 winner will be found on top of top of the list following Homestead. So, who’s going to win the 500? I predict the 2009 Daytona 500 winner will be Jimmie Johnson. With all of the momentum he has built up over the past three years I think he will continue to be on top of his game at Daytona. I think Tony Stewart, with his new team, has taken himself out of contention for the 2009 500. I believe Denny Hamlin may also be in the mix for the victory at Daytona. I think a long shot at Daytona will be Dale Earnhardt Junior. None of the Dodge teams will even be in the mix. I doubt any Ford will finish above second place. A dark horse victory would be Jeff Burton in the #31 Chevrolet. Jeff Gordon will not win the 2009 500, unless he laps the entire field.
The Sprint Cup Chamionship is going to settle down to a four car race. Jimmie Johnson, with the odds against him, will be in the mix. The probable favorite, Carl Edwards will also be in the points chase. I think Kyle Busch is going to deliver throughout the Chase this year as well. The fourth driver I expect to be in the final mix is Mark Martin. Mark is now with a team that has the resources to give him a championship ride. I predict Kyle will win, but I really hope Mark wins the 2009 Sprint Cup Championship.
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