Look—I’ve seen some big upsets in my time. Heck, one of my earliest sports memories was finding out that Buster Douglas had stunned Mike Tyson in Tokyo. But Justin Haley winning a Cup race? That’s completely out of left field. Just goes to show you that you can never predict anything with any certainty, especially when lightning’s involved.
Speaking of lightning, a flash of inspiration hit me at work the other day. That fancy display you see when you walk into my store was my idea, and it just might be enough to earn me a promotion! Got a big meeting with the store manager on Monday—wish me luck!
CUP SERIES Quaker State 400: Mystery Picker picks Kyle Larson. Favorite (4 wins): Kyle Busch—time for the Toyotas to reassert their dominance. Next Favorite (1 win): Martin Truex Jr.—again in the “Next Favorite” spot (just like Mystery Picker and Kyle Larson). Dark Horse: Clint Bowyer—would be poetic justice if he knocked Austin Dillon out of the way for the win—he could even claim an itchy arm again.
XFINITY SERIES Alsco 300 (6 wins): Christopher Bell—back to basics.
TRUCK SERIES Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 (7 wins): Brett Moffitt—buckled up, I hope.