Without a victory, these 3 NASCAR drivers’ playoff bubbles will likely burst

Article didn't mention Blaney has broke an axle the last two races. He is either coming off the clutch way too hard or a car problem. But the points don't care.
 
I will actually be quite surprised if the 21 makes it. I would also be quite surprised if the 20 doesn't.

Dale would have to get a win somewhere - not out of the question but not likely.
 
21 should have made it last year, failing to make it this year would be pretty damn disappointing. I think they are close to W's though.
 
Kenseth is a consistent driver so he'll be the one to beat of those who get in on points. And he is still capable of winning. I think Earnhardt and Blaney will probably need a win. Blaney is pretty consistent this season (although the sophomore year is typically when drivers push harder and wreck more cars).
 
Dale has been very very good at both Pocono and Michigan, with two shots at each. Plus Daytona of course.
 
Jr is going to pull a Stewart if he is going to get in the playoffs I would guess, I don't think he can point his way in. Kenseth (old age, experience, and treachery) I'm not worried about. Blaney's inexperience is a big card against him, most of the older dogs are going to get their wins before it is cut off time. Harvick and Kyle Busch aren't going to go win less, Hamlin and Kenseth can usually be counted on getting a win, going to be a tough row to hoe for Blaney, he has a couple of really good points drivers a head of him also, McMurray almost always gets in on points.
 
Jr will have to win to make it. No doubt about it. There are tracks coming up he was won at in the past. If a super washed up Tony Stewart could win a race at Sonoma last year, Dale Jr should be able to steal a win somewhere this summer. I hope.

I'd would think that Blaney and Kenseth have the speed to make it. Granted, Blaney has been closer to a win this year than Kenseth has. But Kenseth is was of the most consistent drivers in the garage. I learned long ago never to sleep on that guy. He'll show up when we least expect it.
 
StandOnIt said:
Jr is going to pull a Stewart if he is going to get in the playoffs I would guess, I don't think he can point his way in. Kenseth (old age, experience, and treachery) I'm not worried about. Blaney's inexperience is a big card against him, most of the older dogs are going to get their wins before it is cut off time. Harvick and Kyle Busch aren't going to go win less, Hamlin and Kenseth can usually be counted on getting a win, going to be a tough row to hoe for Blaney, he has a couple of really good points drivers a head of him also, McMurray almost always gets in on points.
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I have a Harvick voodoo doll that says otherwise ;)
 
ToyYoda said:
I predict Blaney and Kenseth will make it, but I think Jr will be on the outside looking in.
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I am going with this, I see them both getting a win before race# 26 is over
 
Blaney has finished inside the Top 20 once in the past six races. That string of results has to even out eventually and the #21 usually has pretty good speed so even without a win they can still point their way in. Kenseth has been pretty quick recently too and can point his way in with consistency.

I think the #14 and #22 teams are really on the bubble. They're well within striking distance of Blaney and Kenseth and the #22 team has been out to lunch since Richmond and the #14 bunch doesn't have quite the speed they did earlier in the year.
 
FLRacingFan said:
Blaney has finished inside the Top 20 once in the past six races. That string of results has to even out eventually and the #21 usually has pretty good speed so even without a win they can still point their way in. Kenseth has been pretty quick recently too and can point his way in with consistency.

I think the #14 and #22 teams are really on the bubble. They're well within striking distance of Blaney and Kenseth and the #22 team has been out to lunch since Richmond and the #14 bunch doesn't have quite the speed they did earlier in the year.
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I am not sure what is happening with the 22 team as they have their worst starting and finishing average since JLo took the seat. I hate to say this about Clint but I think he is on the back 9 and may have won his last race 4.5 years ago. I hope not as he is a good dude.
 
Jr had pocono won last year but chase Elliott raced him too hard and got him loose, letting kurt get by both of them. I always wondered if a win there last year would have changed him sitting out last year
 
hidesert cowboy said:
Jr had pocono won last year but chase Elliott raced him too hard and got him loose, letting kurt get by both of them. I always wondered if a win there last year would have changed him sitting out last year
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The guy couldn't even see straight, for months, after his concussion. I don't think a win beforehand would have corrected that.
 
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