Tractors Recent trend makes Johnson favorite at Charlotte

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There wasn't a lot of data to consider when handicapping Darlington; this week, there is an overabundance. Darlington stands alone as the only rough-surfaced track on the schedule now that the former North Carolina Motor Speedway no longer hosts a Cup Series race, but there are plenty of similarly configured, 1.5-mile tracks remaining. Charlotte, Atlanta, Texas, Las Vegas, Kansas, Chicagoland and Kentucky look similar from the air although crew chiefs need to understand the subtle differences in each to make their respective drivers fast.

While each of these tracks is unique, they also require many of the same elements and there are similarities in mechanical setup, engine requirements, and even temperament from the drivers. The proof of this parallel can be found in drivers' results. On the similarly configured, 1.5-mile tracks, teams can often sweep the top 10 for extended periods, but there are also mid-pack entrants who spend nearly all of their time in the teens, while others record long streaks of 20- or 30-something results.

These tracks have been derided in the past as "cookie-cutter" courses and the phrase has taken on enough negative connotations that the television media goes out of their way to explain how no two courses are alike. Instead of criticizing how comparable the tracks are, however, fantasy owners need to embrace the similarities and play this week by the numbers.

More at http://www.nascar.com/news/120523/fantasy-preview-charlotte-1/index.html
 
 
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