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| Larry Dixon Jr |
Showed enough in offbeat format to rate the pick. Somebody has to beat Worsham. Or not?! |
2 to 1 |
| Del Worsham |
Hard to go against, has all the ingredients. But he can't win them all. Can he?! |
5 to 2 |
| Antron Brown |
Looking more like a solid contender.If not for top rwo, might be THE man. |
7 to 2 |
| Doug Kalitta |
Despite slip up in prelim round, has the goods to make a go towards top ranks. Value play, as always. |
9 to 2 |
| Tony Schumacher |
Having his troubles right now. Can't stay on top forever, but top-flight operation will leave no stone unturned. |
5 to 1 |
| Spencer Massey |
Not ready to elevate off good showing in trick format, but is showing signs of progress. Decent longshot. |
6 to 1 |
| Shawn Langdon |
Same deal as Massey. Out of trick bag, back into regular frying pan. Needs to keep up the good works. |
7 to 1 |
| Brandon Bernstein |
Will regard last outing as glitch, nothing more. Wager on BB could yield stacks! |
8 to 1 |
| Morgan Lucas |
Team has all the tools, driver just needs a break. |
10 to 1 |
| Steve Torrance |
Kilgore, Texas, racer has shown he can run with the best. Has the parts, desire and can drive. Sentimental long shot. |
15 to 1 |
| FUNNY CAR |
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| Robert Hight |
Fell victim to dreaded anti-Force lane. The pick to post a Force-full rebound win. |
9 to 5 |
| Jack Beckman |
Win a boost to team, regardless of format. Now must prove it wasn't a one-off. |
5 to 2 |
| Mike Neff |
Result was symptomatic of bad weekend for JFR. Doing good job for great team. |
7 to 2 |
| Robert Tasca III |
Jumps right back into picture after pedestrian start. Favorite Ford son now must prove he can repeat. |
9 to 2 |
| Cruz Pedregon |
Willing to forgive bad outcome, given the nature of four-wide frenzy. Must guard against early season slide. |
5 to 1 |
| Matt Hagan |
Showed signs of rebound from early woes.Might be a live long shot. |
6 to 1 |
| John Force |
Don't let this guy get any momentum. If not for lane, might have been four-wide King. |
8 to 1 |
| Johnny Gray |
One of many who may not have handled format. Too early to dismiss this deep pockets good guy contender. |
10 to 1 |
| Ron Capps |
New tuner(s) in a tough spot right off the bat. May take a race or two to right the ship. |
12 to 1 |
| Jim Head |
Based on his past history alone this racer is due to win one. Houston could be the place. |
15 to 1 |
| PRO STOCK |
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| Greg Anderson |
Just too tough, on most any weekend, name the game! A monster in an otherwise ultra-competitive eliminator. |
6 to 5 |
| Greg Stanfield |
Must at times wonder why he chose Pro Stock. Doomed to be the "other Greg?" |
5 to 2 |
| Jason Line |
Despite misstep last out, just as tough as the boss. If one stumbles, the other is right there ready to strike. |
7 to 2 |
| Vincent Nobile |
2011 feel-good story so far. Great family operation, great story. Now needs a win to cement storybook season. |
9 to 2 |
| Mike Edwards |
Great racer, supports some great causes. Would be no surprise, save for domination of Anderson/Line combo. |
5 to 1 |
| Erica Enders |
Still going rounds, just not enough of them. Too early to call her a Danica, will post a win at some point. |
7 to 1 |
| Ron Krisher |
Seems mired just below top tier. Has tools and experience to get back on top. |
8 to 1 |
| THE FIELD |
Pick a name, any name not shown above. Would be no surprise, given the nature of NHRA Pro Stock racing. |
9 to 2 |
| PRO MOD |
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| Mike Castellana |
Lots of sun and 90-degree temps favor the nitrous racers. Driver just won an ADRL race but that was 1/8th mile. |
9 to 5 |
| Rickie Smith |
One of the best ever with a clutch in doorslammer racing. Still a "killer" driver with plenty of power. |
5 to 2 |
| Khalid Balooshi |
Another Al-Anabi hitter with David Reher power could easily cash here |
6 to 2 |
| Roger Burgess |
Turbocharged car with the most power. Under-rated driver. Heat wil be traction factor for these cars |
9 to 2 |
| Brad Personette |
Has been working on the bosses turbo-car but may be ready to return to 2010 form nere |
5 to 1 |
| Danny Rowe |
Probably the best of the blowers. Early season success but will need best here. |
6 to 1 |
| Raymond Commisso |
Superchared entry has plenty of the best parts and Bob Newberry wrenching. Driver is the key here. |
7 to 1 |
| Jay Payne |
May be the best pure driver in the field. Gets everything out of car it has. |
8 to 1 |
