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Ricky Craven gets a thumbs up as well. Sterling is fine as is DJ. JG and Rudd struggles continue. The whole list:

1. (9) Bill Elliott, Dodge, 176.915 mph.

2. (20) Tony Stewart, Pontiac, 175.142.

3. (32) Ricky Craven, Ford, 175.087.

4. (40) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 174.839.

5. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 174.717.

6. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 174.710.

7. (2) Rusty Wallace, Ford, 174.645.

8. (12) Ryan Newman, Ford, 174.486.

9. (10) Johnny Benson, Ford, 174.449.

10. (99) Jeff Burton, Ford, 174.429.

11. (43) John Andretti, Dodge, 174.419.

12. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 174.378.

13. (31) Robby Gordon, Chevrolet, 174.284.

14. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 174.263.

15. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 174.257.

16. (1) Steve Park, Chevrolet, 174.122.

17. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 174.108.

18. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 174.068.

19. (77) Dave Blaney, Ford, 174.037.

20. (5) Terry Labonte, Chevrolet, 173.994.

21. (19) Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 173.963.

22. (18) Bobby Labonte, Pontiac, 173.947.

23. (36) Ken Schrader, Pontiac, 173.816.

24. (55) Bobby Hamilton, Chevrolet, 173.732.

25. (07) Ted Musgrave, Dodge, 173.367.

26. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 173.200.

27. (25) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 172.957.

28. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 172.957.

29. (23) Hut Stricklin, Dodge, 172.944.

30. (30) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 172.781.

31. (28) Ricky Rudd, Ford, 172.702.

32. (21) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 172.685.

33. (41) Jimmy Spencer, Ford, 172.206.

34. (14) Mike Wallace, Pontiac, 172.193.

35. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 172.061.

36. (4) Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 171.887.

37. (22) Ward Burton, Dodge, 171.716.

38. (44) Jerry Nadeau, Dodge, 171.402.

39. (09) Geoffrey Bodine, Ford, 171.380.

40. (11) Brett Bodine, Ford, 170.694.

41. (98) Kenny Wallace, Chevrolet, 170.694.

42. (7) Casey Atwood, Dodge, 169.795.

Todd Bodine did not participate in the final practice.
 
WOW! Bill was nearly 2 mph Faster than Tony. I luv his chances for tommorow. Thx HS for the info
 
They spoke with Bill immediately following HH and he looked like the heat was bothering him big time. Maybe no problem for tomorrow, but it could be a factor for some drivers.

The key is still gonna be how the cars handle in traffic. From what I saw of HH, most everybody was staying clear of other cars. These speeds may mean nothing when following another.
 
Thanks HS,
Looks like Happy and R. Gordon picked up a little. Todd didn't make HH, didd he go out for a wax job? J/K Who's you pickin?
 
Seems to me the winner is gonna come out the top ten in this bunch.

I have a gut feeling it won't be Tony. Bill, Dale, and Sterling all strong and smart enough to stay near the front all day and win another one.

Sentimental favorite has gotta be Ricky Craven for me. So now that I've jinxed everybody mentioned but Tony, look for the #20 in victory lane!:)
 
LOL. Whoever is there at the end is the Winner, regardless of who led the most laps etc. For all we know it might be Ted Musgrave with Fuel strategy. But I will say, That in each race The best car should and deserves to win. It annoys me to see teams win when they are far off the best car.
 
The proof of the pudding will be tomorrow, sometime about 3 hrs after 11:00 am (PDT). I still think ole Jeffie with his staying out of trouble and saving equipment, along with his experience at winning Indy will be a bad choice to bet against.:)
 
Duece,
Looks like you're goin' far that Senior tonight, bettin' on Poo and all..... Hehehe :D
 
Not betting on Poo.......just personal experience dictates....."never bet against him"!!:) Personally, I'd like to see Jr win........but I don't think that will happen. Tony's about the only other I'd be willing to put any money on.......but I just never count Jeffie out.:D
 
Normally I never count the 24 out, but the team just isn't showing signs of gettin their act together yet. BTW, the part that broke after his qualifying lap was the rear end gear so they can replace that without going to the rear of the field.

I want to see a new winner. Currently we have 10 race streak of different winners and the record is 13. Would like to move that mark up.

How about an Andretti in victory lane again at Indianapolis, that would be cool!
 
After Junior, I'd like to see either Ryan Newman or John Andretti in Victory Lane. Either one would be pretty remarkable.
 
Jeff Gordon, PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Last year started 27th and won.
 
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