Numbers Game: 2011 Jeff Byrd 500 at Bristol
5 – consecutive victories for Kyle Busch at Bristol in NASCAR competition, spanning all three major series.
5 – consecutive victories for Kyle Busch at Bristol in NASCAR competition, spanning all three major series.
Don’t be afraid to get a little Rowdy this weekend. Kyle Busch has won three of the last four Sprint Cup races at Bristol.
2 – the number of Sprint Cup tracks Tony Stewart has not won at (Las Vegas, Darlington).
Before the race in Phoenix, Jeff Gordon went 66 races without a win. I’m betting he won’t go another 66 races before reaching victory lane.
3 – the number of cars out of the race because of “electrical” problems after just 72 laps of the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix.
Like I said last week, Jimmie Johnson is good just about everywhere else, and Phoenix may be his best track.
0 – the number of driver points Trevor Bayne received for winning the Daytona 500.
Here we go, set to embark on the longest fantasy season: fantasy NASCAR. Without further ado, let’s jump into a two-car draft and get ready for Daytona.
7 – the most Daytona 500 wins by a single driver, Richard Petty.
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