Predicting the Chase + Top 10

[Captain Coyfish]

I find it very hard to predict the top 10 or chase before the season begins, however 5 races in, I find it to be a lot easier. So who do you predict will be in the Top 10 (nationwide) or Chase (Cup) come end of the year?
All drivers listed in no particular order.

Chase:
Kyle Busch
Jimmie Johnson
Carl Edwards
Greg Biffle
Brad Keslowski
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Matt Kenseth
Clint Bowyer
Kasey Kahne
Joey Logano
Kevin Harvick (Wild Card)
Tony Stewart (Wild Card)

Nationwide Top 10:
Brian Vickers
Austin Dillon
Elliot Sadler
Sam Hornish Jr.
Regan Smith
Kyle Larson
Parker Klingerman
Brian Scott
Justin Allgiar
Trevor Bayne

 

[Yeahdoug]

lol, I just wrote a blog about this.

 

[getadietdew]

Jeff's comeing.

 

[Captain Coyfish]

Jeff's comeing.

Doubt Gordon will make the chase, though he may be #13...

 

[Brent]

Doubt Gordon will make the chase, though he may be #13...

I don't even see him making it to 13th. He just doesn't seem to have what it takes this year.

 

[Quackjack]

Junior is going to win it all finally, I just know it... anyways...

Jr.
Evil Bastard (Jimmie)
Braddy K
Carl Edwards
Kyle Busch
Matty K
Kasey Kahne
Greg Biffle
Jeffy G
Smoke
Menard
Kevin Harvick

 

[paradigm]

Danica Patrick
Dave Blaney
Joe Nemechek
Ryan Newman
Joey Logano
Ken Schrader
Casey Mears
Michael McDowell
Timmy Hill
Jeff Burton
Travis Kvapil

 

[#17D500winner]

Danica Patrick
Dave Blaney
Joe Nemechek
Ryan Newman
Joey Logano
Ken Schrader
Casey Mears
Michael McDowell
Timmy Hill
Jeff Burton
Travis Kvapil

Calling a bookie right now and investing all my savings. Thanks for the tip

Newman may actually sneak in there.

 

[MrSluggo]

Some real optimists in here and even though I don't like him you can never count out Jeff Gordon.

 

[PeopleAreStrange]

I don't even see him making it to 13th. He just doesn't seem to have what it takes this year.

???

 

[FLRacingFan]

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Brad Keselowski
Jimmie Johnson
Carl Edwards
Kyle Busch
Matt Kenseth
Greg Biffle
Kasey Kahne
Joey Logano
Clint Bowyer
Kevin Harvick
Jeff Gordon

 

[wilson89]

Chase:
Jimmie Johnson
Jeff Gordon
Kevin Harvick
Matt Kenseth
Brad Keselowski
Kyle Busch
Dale Jr.
Greg Biffle
Kasey Kahne
Clint Bowyer
Carl Edwards (Chase Wildcard via wins)
Tony Stewart (Chase wildcard via wins)

Nationwide:
Sam Hornish
Austin Dillon
Elliot Sadler
Kyle Larson
Brian Vickers
Trevor Bayne
Justin Allgaier
Regan Smith
Parker Kligerman
Alex Bowman

 

[SlicedBread22]

Some real optimists in here and even though I don't like him you can never count out Jeff Gordon.

I think he proved that last year.

 

[BrownianMotion]

Way too early to be counting out guys like Gordon and Stewart. In fact, I would be surprised if they both don't make it. Heck, Gordon can still get in on points. Stewart may have to rely on a wildcard berth,but we know he is good for at least a win.

 

[KevinWI]

Hate to predict something like this so early in the season, but just for laughs.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Jimmie Johnson
Brad Keselowski
Carl Edwards
Greg Biffle
Kevin Harvick
Matt Kenseth
Clint Bowyer
Jeff Gordon
Tony Stewart (wild card)

And, just for laughs

Joey Logan (wild card)

Would love to see some other guys mix it up and get in there.

 

[robbybee]

My prediction for the 12 who will make the Chase:
All 4 HMS cars
2 of the JGR cars (not Denny)
2 of the Roush cars (not Ricky)
2 Penske cars
plus
Kurt Busch
Tony Stewart

But Clint has to be in there somewhere...
Oh, Balls! I have no friggin clue!

#nevermind

 

[Captain Coyfish]

Danica Patrick
Dave Blaney
Joe Nemechek
Ryan Newman
Joey Logano
Ken Schrader
Casey Mears
Michael McDowell
Timmy Hill
Jeff Burton
Travis Kvapil

I think we have a winner.