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I know its a little early but see some good value for this race. carb day is over and some drivers looked very much ready and some where lost on setups and speed. Of course there are no carbs on the cars but it is tradition and today was the last day before the race to have your cars ready to go racing sunday for the flying start to the greatest race in the world, bar none.
Scott Sharp won the pit stop competition, capping off a great May for him and his team. He has been fastest car or in the top 5 for speed everyday for practice and of course he is on the pole. Today was no different he was the fastest car out there today running a 223.678. Of course the fastest is not what wins but who holds together for 500 miles.

I have been at the track for almost everyday of May and see some really good teams that are stuggling. People to stay away from are, 1.Eddie Cheever he has had electrical problems all month and I still don't believe they have solved them. 2.Greg Ray his owner (Johnathan Menard) has spent more money than anyone trying to win this race and it will not happen this year. Ray will make a mistake somewhere during the race either in the pits or on the track. 3. Al Unser Jr. his car has been lacking speed all month and he barely missed being bumped the last day of qualifications. 4. Sarah Fisher great competitor but lacking speed. 5. Tony Stewart trying to pull the double duty here and he will be more worried about going to Charlotte than focusing on the real task at hand. 6. Micheal Andretti Snake biten is all I can say plus he has also lacked speed all month.

There are six drivers I am narrowing in on and will get it down to 4 for race but there is some money to be had if we hit and place the proper wagers. Here they are.
1. Scott Sharp 6-1
2. Robby Gordon 14-1
3. Buddy Lazier 14-1
4. Arie Luyendyk 20-1
5. Sam Hornisch Jr. 15-1
6. Eliseo Salazar 25-1

we also see some value in the field 8-1 with the 2 Ganassi drivers not having odds listed at this time. They both took there first laps around the speedway at top speeds and both qualified the same day. That is amazing. Will wait to see if odds are posted before the race. will be back Saturday to give final selections.

GL ALL
 
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ok I am heading to the track to start partying tomorrow will give my final selections now am going with 4 plays:
1.SCOTT SHARP 6-1 2 UNITS He has owned the track the whole month as long as his car holds up he is the one to beat.
2.ARIE LUYENDYK 20-1 3 UNITS Great value here as this man knows how to drive at the 500 he can save his car till the end. Could be his 3rd 500 victory. Never count Arie out!
3.Buddy Lazier 14-1 3 UNITS He has been mister consistency the last 5 years always there at the end. Could have easily won 3 500's in that time span.He has finished in the top 10 the last four years and second the last 2. Look for Buddy to lay back the first 400 miles then just pour it on the last 100. BEST BET
4.Sam Hornisch Jr. 15-1 2 UNITS One of the young studs of the IRL. He won the first 2 races of the year and has been climbing the speed charts all month after starting out slow. He could have a great run and his racing team has had a great year so far, worth some coinage.

Slight lean toward Robby Gordon who is driving for A.J. Foyt who knows this track better than anyone. They have been quick right out of the box, but gordon sometimes pushes too close to the edge and it will cost you here. This track will bite you when you least expect it.

It has been raining here on and off since carb day and more is expected. Track conditions will change alot since last practice all the rubber has been washed away. The weather is going to play a big role come race day. The teams had mostly hot weather to run in. Temp's in the low to high 80's during most practice sessions. Race day will be cool in the low 60's look for the experienced teams to shine after the first pit stops. Many are saying the speeds will be down come race day but with the cooler temp's and little wind I expected a brutal pace to be set by Sharp.

Well it has been a great may this year with more CART drivers returning and especially with Penske Back. Any other time Team Penske would be the team to beat but not this year DeFerran maybe a threat but will have to see about the realiabilty. They did not fair so well in thier first IRL start and they may struggle here.




[This message has been edited by neverteaseit (edited 05-26-2001).]
 
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