Martinsville Tums Fast Relief 500 After Practice Contender Picks
Jimmie Johnson
What to expect / Areas of concern:
Jimmie Johnson is hands down the favorite to win the Tums Fast Relief 500. All the variables that are important for Martinsville are in his favor. His track record is spectacular, he has a good car, he won the pole and he has the best pit box. Jimmie Johnson is poised to put on a clinic Sunday. In Happy Hour he had the third best 10 lap average. Johnson is focused and he’s my pick to win at Martinsville.
Starting Position:
1st (Qualifying Results)
Average Practice Speed Rankings:
10th (Average Speed Chart)
PROS Ranking:
2nd (Who had the best car last time, PROS Chart)
Chassis Selection:
Jimmie Johnson is driving a new chassis this week. (Chassis Selection Link Post)
Pit Stall Location:
Jimmie Johnson has pit stall #1. Sam Hornish Jr. is pitting behind him and he has a clear exit out of his pit box. (Link to the Pit Stall Selection Map)
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Jeff Gordon
What to expect / Areas of concern:
Jeff Gordon had the best car in the spring race and he could potentially have the best car again. In Happy Hour he had the best 10 lap average and the 4th best average speed. One variable I like about Jeff Gordon is that he ran a lot of laps in practice. That should be taken as a sign that he’s happy with his car and it’s tested for long runs. It’s been a long time since Jeff Gordon won here but there’s no question he’ll be a contender for the win.
Starting Position:
11th
Average Practice Speed Rankings:
4th
PROS Ranking:
1st
Chassis Selection:
No chassis information reported.
Pit Stall Location:
Jeff Gordon is pitting in pit stall #34. Dave Blaney is pitting behind him and he has a clear exit out of his pit box.
