Las Vegas Preview

NASCAR this week starts its west-coast tour, going to Las Vegas, Phoenix and Auto Club. Las Vegas is also the second 1.5 miler, and the first of many "cookie-cutter" tracks on the circuit. So, with NASCAR going to one of the more popular tracks, here are some predictions for this weekend.

1. Fuel Mileage

Almost every time we go to Vegas, fuel mileage is always talked about. It can win or lose you a race, just like Keselowski last year, making Junior run out of fuel.

2. Engine

Though the horsepower may be reduced, the possibility for engine failures still exists. With Las Vegas's high speed and RPM's, expect at least 1 or two engine failures.

3. Drivers

1. Brad Keselowski

Last year, Keselowski lead the most laps, en route to his first Vegas win. He also was a stong contender on 1.5 milers, with 3 wins, 5 top-5's and 490 laps lead. He also finished 3rd back in 2013. Don't rule him out as a contender this weekend.

2. Matt Kenseth

Coming off a dissapointing 2014, Kenseth returns to a place where he has 3 wins, 6 top-5's, 515 laps led and a pole back in 2011. He finished 10th last year. Could a win here be what he needs to start his 2015 campaign for a championship?

3. Jimmie Johnson

Fresh of his 21st 1.5 miler win at Atlanta, Johnosn returns to Vegas, where he has 4 wins, but none in the last 4 years. He also has 5 top-5's and led 455 laps. If he wins this weekend, he'll lead Vegas with most wins all time at this track.

So with this in mind, we will be in for a fast-paced, fight to the finish in Sin City.