Saturday, July 23, 2016

Brickyard Preview

This weekend, NASCAR makes its annual return to the Brickyard for the famed Brickyard 400. Here are some things to watch for on Sunday
1. Downforce Package
After last year's aero package that many in the NASCAR world deemed as unexciting and lackluster. Given this year's low downforce package producing exciting races and finishes, will fans see an exciting race at Indy?
2. Tires
Another thing different from last year is a softer tire from last year. Indy's tire package for NASCAR is a difficult one to strategize, so keep your eye out for differing strategies.
3. Drivers
1. Kyle Busch
Fresh off an Brickyard sweep from last year, he lookw to repeat this year, in hopes of finding victory lane in Cup for the first time since Kansas back in May.
2. Brad Keselowski
At first, one would not consider Keselowski a factor here,but he has an Xfinity win here, and several top tens in Cup. Could he finally get a win in one of NASCAR's premier races?
3. Jimmie Johnson
It's hard not to mention Johnson when NASCAR comes to the Brickyard. With 4 wins and numerous top 5's and 10's, he looks to go for his 5th Indy win, and give Hendrick their first Cup win since Fontana in March.
4. Jeff Gordon
Under unusual circumstances, Gordon has yet another chance to get a win at the Brickyard. He won the first Brickyard 400 back in 1994 and won 4 times after that. Now driving the 88, it'll be interesting to see what he can do behind the wheel, after not being in a Cup car for 7 months.

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