Darlington - Dodge Challenger 500

[Crony]

Gordon to win 8/1
Newman to Win 30/1

Qualifying

Ragan over Kenseth -1.15
Hamlin over Martin -1.50

[fullofpace]

crony, i see you are taking the testers....why no biffle? i would expect him to be better then gordo and newman. i'm leaning towards the front 2 rows since every driver has said there will be no passing as the track is too fast. almost a impound race they are doing things, so edwards and, biffle and martin are on my short list so far.

[Crony]

Testing was part of it.
Biffle wasn't that good last year in the new car.
Just don't think he is value at 15/1.

Then again, it is not a terrible bet at 15 either.

Martin kind of strikes me as a top 5 guy. Usually won't push the envelope for the win. Then again, this is the track for him to get it. If Terry Labonte can win late in his career here, then Martin definitely can.

[heartman]

I went with the testers, pre-qualifying. The 16, 24 and 12. Got Biffle at 18/1 at 5dimes. Don't know why they didn't let a Toyota test?

It's got to be an advantage. All 3 are really good at this track. I agree with FOP, the winner will probably be starting from 1st couple rows.

I took the same 2 qualifying m-ups + Kvapil ov Gilliland.

It is an impound race.

[fullofpace]

the 2 saturday practices are worthless. in the morning and will be hot. tonights late practice will give us the winner.

busch race, martin looks solid, had him at vegas in this car and won. had him last year at this track and nascar took the win away with way too many caution laps for a one car spin. i look for the 5 to be solid.

[heartman]

It's not an impound race. They can work on their cars after qualifying. My mistake.

[Crony]

Think Jr breaks the drought this week.
Took some 6/1 and 5/1.

Gordon +1.25 vs Stewart

Ragan +1.10 vs Kenseth

Menard -1.40 vs Waltrip (Waltrip actually had a decent career record here... this one is pretty marginal)

Sadler -1.45 vs Riggs

Reutimann -1.30 vs Petty

Tempted to take some of the 2/1 dogs involving Bowyer or Kenseth in matchups. Real easy to wreck this weekend.