Dale Earnhardt, Jr Will Break His Winless Skid

After a two-week hiatus, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to the track this weekend at Talladega Super Speedway, which happens to be the longest track on the circuit. As usual, expect Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Hendrick Motorsports to dominate the weekend. This time, however, Earnhardt and Hendrick are united.

1. (88) Dale Earnhardt, Jr.- 4-1 Odds to win the Aaron’s 499

It seems as if every week, we hear the dreaded question, ‘when is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. going to winΔ’ Hopefully, he can pull it off this weekend at Talladega so the questions will vanish along with any doubt than he can still win at this level. There is no better, or more logical, place for Earnhardt, Jr. to win considering his record of accomplishments at the 2.66-mile super speedway. From 2001 to 2004, Earnhardt, Jr. and the DEI organization owned Talladega Superspeedway. In fact, all five of his victories occurred during that period. Add an Earnhardt to an already potent Hendrick Motorsports restrictor plate package; you have a recipe for a victory.

In sixteen career starts at Talladega, Earnhardt, Jr. has amassed five wins, seven top five finishes, and nine top ten finishes. He has an average finish of 14.3.

2. (20) Tony Stewart- 6-1 Odds

It is difficult to believe that Tony Stewart has yet to win a race at Talladega. However, he has pushed his comrade, Earnhardt, Jr., to victory on several occasions in the early 2000’s. As he searches for that first win at the enormous facility, he will face questions regarding his future with Joe Gibbs Racing. By now, all NASCAR fans are aware of the rumors that Stewart is leaving the Gibbs outfit to drive for and partially own Haas CNC Racing. It is a perplexing rumor, but it holds water. Meanwhile, Stewart will contend for another victory at Talladega. Perhaps Earhardt, Jr. returns the favor and pushes Stewart to victory.

In eighteen career starts at Talladega, Stewart has never won, but he has posted eight top five finishes, and eleven top ten finishes. He has an average finish of 12.6.

3. (18) Kyle Busch- 7-1) Odds

Kyle Busch and his two teammates, Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart, dominated most of the Daytona 500. Even though Daytona and Talladega are very different venues, a good restrictor plate driver is a good restrictor driver, and Kyle Busch is that. He is coming off his third consecutive victory in the Nationwide Series, and could tie Sam Ard for the record this weekend with four. Expect Busch to contend for two wins this weekend, that is if he can avoid the inevitable big wreck.

In six career starts at Talladega, Kyle Busch has yet to post a single top ten finish. He has an average finish of 31.0. Those stats are incredibly deceiving. He typically runs near the top five or ten. He is overdue for a solid finish at Talladega.

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