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4-Kevin Harvick: Harvick started up front last time , but blew an engine right after the Dale Jr Caution. But he was one of the fastest guys all weekend before that. Expect SHR to give him a rocket and capable of winning.
5-Kasey Kahne: Kahne who been inconsistent all season enter Texas with very little momentum after a nightmarish Martinsville. Kahne did very little to impress earlier this season at Texas. There are much better options then Kahne. At best an top 15 option.
18-Kyle Busch: Busch is the probably the best option outside of Gordon and Harvick in Grouping A. Busch was strong earlier this season and have done well on worn out tracks like Texas. He have the best average (excluding Vickers small sample size) over the past 5 races at TMS.
20-Matt Kenseth: I like Kenseth as a back up option to Harvick or Gordon. Kenseth consistency is what really gives him an stable value. He won't win or lead a lot of laps. But usually good for a top 10. He wasn't great at Texas earlier this season , but I expect a better overall performance this time.
24-Jeff Gordon: Gordon without question should be on everyone team this week (given you have starts left.) Gordon finished 2nd earlier this season and have been stout on Intermediate tracks all season long.
48-Jimmie Johnson: I feel for anyone who started him at Martinsville. That's must have been rough. Maybe that lesson to just avoid the 48 here on out. That team been off all year. I think there least 4 safer options in this Grouping tier.
88-Dale Jr: He won at Martinsville and should likely be a serious contender at Texas. I suspected Dale might win a race or two once eliminated and I was right. No pressure is him have given him new life.
B:
1-JMac: Jamie McMureay shocked everyone with pole at Martinsville. He looked really great until late in the event. Earlier this season he was pretty good overall at TMS. Finished in the late teens I believe. Had a top 10 car in the event.
2-Brad Keselowski: Brad K is in a very similar situation as a few races ago. What did he go and do? Win. I think Penske will be super motivated to get Brad a win this week just because he in such a hole. The Penske cars almost been untouchable in this grouping tier on Intermediate tracks. If you have any starts , then that alone will give you a significant advantage.
11-Denny Hamlin: Hamlin didn't win at Martinsville , but he was super competitive all race long. Expect him to keep it going at Texas. He been pretty good lately here. Unlikely to win , but still be a threat to score close to a top 5.
22-Joey Logano: Logano won here last time and led over 100 laps to a dominating win. I expect him to be just as good this time around. Joey been impressive in the chase. Almost unstoppable really. 6 Top 5s in 7 races. Consistency would be a understatement.
27-Paul Menard: Menard may surprise us with a top 10. Unfortunately I think Paul just want the season over with. His results the last few weeks would agree. I wouldn't recommend despite his solid record on this type track in 2014.
31-Ryan Newman: Newman just keep on knocking off solid finishes doesn't he? I been impressed by him. I really hope he wins the championship , just because he's the underdog. He struggled at Texas earlier this season. Never had anything better then 12th place car. I think he will outperform that feat this time around.
99-Carl Edwards: Edwards was just terrible at Martinsville. Now if RFR doesn't perform well at Texas , I think it time just give up on them. Last time they were at best just good enough. In my opinion , both Edwards and Biffle are worth consideration.
C:
3-Austin Dillon: Dillon all about consistency. His 12th place at Martinsville just bulid his case for being one of the more impressive rookies we have seen in quite awhile. Texas is a larger and faster track then Martinsville , so don't be shock to see him finishing in the top 10.
10-Danica Patrick: Patrick had a brutal Martinsville race. She eventually finished outside the top 30. But she improving without question. Texas doesn't necessarily fit her , but I see no reason why Danica cannot run and score a top 20.
42-Kyle Larson: The leading ROY candidate was looking good at Martinsville until about 13 laps to go. Ended up 30th , but I believe he will win this week or least score a top 10. Worn out surfaces seems to fit Larson best.
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