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THE BIGGEST NASCAR RACES – WHO TO WATCH OUT FOR

After the race in Richmond, NASCAR moved to Chicago on September 17, 2011. The chase starts to heat up with Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick in the lead. At Chicago, eleventh place Brad Kaselowoski recorded a win, which will greatly help him in the Sprint standings. Following Busch and Harvick, by just three points going into the race on Sunday was Jeff Gordon, with Matt Kenseth being only one more point behind.
Opening the Chase at Chicago is a change for NASCAR. They hope it will add more interest to the chase, as it is followed by Kansas Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Traditionally NASCAR has opened the chase at New Hampshire and Dover International Speedway. Look for the next real test for the chase to occur at Kansas on October 9, although as close as this race is no driver can be counted out. The mile and a half track gives more time for driver’s to develop their strategy.
If Saturday’s race is any indication of what is to come, then drivers better fear Brad Keselowski, who not only won at Chicago on Saturday, but has already won two other races this year. Keselowski led 158 of the 200 lap race. This is Brad’s first race and he is reported as comparing it to a one year old, with a new box of crayons. Brad must definitely like coloring. Will he have what it takes down the stretch.
Last year, Danny Hamlin lost the cup on the last race. This year Hamlin seems to be lacking some of the mental toughness to go all the way. Another driver with a shot is Tony Stewart who just does not seem to have a team capable of winning the cup, although they are getting better each week. Kurt Busch has a chance of winning the cup, but if he wants to do so he must settle down and become professional. One of the most consistent drivers is Carl Edwards, but is he consistent enough to win? Matt Kenseth had trouble early on, but those troubles may very well stop him from getting the title.

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