The importance of starting up front at Dover

Starting up front is important at Dover. Since 2008 twelve of the last fourteen races have been won from a top ten starting position. The average starting position of a winner over this stretch is 7.14. Currently at Dover three straight races have been won from a top 8 starting position.

Last fall at Dover the race was won from the 6th place starting position. 6 of the top 10 finishers started in the top ten. Eight of the top ten starters finished in the top 13.

Last spring at Dover the race was won from the 4th place starting position. 4 of the top 5 finishers started in the top ten. When the checkered flag waved 5 of the top 10 finishers started in the top ten.

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