Unfortunately with practice washed out for the most part we didn't get to see cars make single runs to find out who could possibly get us qualifying points. In all honesty however this race is a crapshoot, and there can be an argument made to take almost any driver that you don't think is going to be a 9-start guy.
Our team will consist of the following:
A-LIST:
Jeff Gordon (8 Starts Remaining) - Hendrick has 4 strong cars and I believe Jeff has the experience and patience to be one of those cars up front by the time the race is over. Also could potentially grab us some qualifying points.
B-LIST:
Mark Martin (7 Starts Remaining) - Gordon and Martin are committed to running together as much as possible during the race. I like 2 veterans with cool heads and team mates to work together for a solid finish.
A.J. Allmendinger (8 Starts Remaining) - File this one under why not? FR9 engines should be strong and A.J. was the fastest in the little practice they got yesterday (for what little that is worth). A.J. has also been staying out of trouble on the plate tracks this year with 2 solid finishes.
C-LIST:
David Gilliland (9 Starts Remaining) - Going off the radar a bit in the C-List. Everyone and their sister-in-law will pick Trevor Bayne so I want to stay different from the pack. Regan Smith could be another popular choice and with good reason but he could also give us 9 start value elsewhere. I like Gilliland because he's got some experience, decent plate cars, and he's got the blessing of restrictor plate ace Tony Stewart as his partner for the race.
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