Phoenix International Raceway

[Old School]

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[Old School]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="800"><tbody><tr><td vAlign="top" width="610" align="left"><table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="yspsctbg" height="17"><th class="ysptblhdr borderRight first" colSpan="4" align="left">Records </th></tr><tr class="ysptblbdr2" height="17"><th class="yspdetailttl first" width="10" align="left"> Date </th><th class="yspdetailttl " align="left"> Series </th><th class="yspdetailttl " align="left"> Driver </th><th class="yspdetailttl borderRight last" align="right"> Speed </th></tr><tr class="ysprow1" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 11/7/99 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Sprint Cup Race </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Tony Stewart </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 118.00 </td></tr><tr class="ysprow1" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 11/11/12 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Sprint Cup Qualifying </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Kyle Busch </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 138.766 </td></tr><tr class="ysprow2" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 3/3/12 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Nationwide Race </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Elliott Sadler </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 116.00 </td></tr><tr class="ysprow2" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 2/26/11 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Nationwide Qualifying </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Kyle Busch </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 134.298 </td></tr><tr class="ysprow1" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 10/31/03 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Camping World Truck Race </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Kevin Harvick </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 108.00 </td></tr><tr class="ysprow1" height="17"><td class="yspscores first" align="left"> 11/9/12 </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Camping World Truck Qualifying </td><td class="yspscores " align="left"> Nelson Piquet Jr. </td><td class="yspscores last" align="right"> 134.439 </td></tr></tbody></table></td><td width="10"><!--gutter--><spacer width="10"></spacer></td><td class="ysprtcol1" vAlign="top" width="180">Sprint Cup Series

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Track Facts

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Location: Avondale, AZ
</td></tr><tr><td>Banking/Turns: Oval</td></tr><tr><td>Distance: 1.00 mile</td></tr><tr><td>Shape: Oval</td></tr><tr><td>
Most Cup Wins (since 1975)
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• Jimmie Johnson: 4

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[Old School]

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NASCAR Picks for Phoenix

by Brian Polking, Monday, February 25, 2013 12:24:34 AM CSTFFToolbox.com
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Track Info:
Length: 1.000 miles
Shape: D-shaped Tri-Ov
Type: Short
Location: Avondale, Arizona
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I was watching pre-race coverage for last weekend's Daytona 500, and when the analysts made their picks for the race winner, they selected Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne. If you watched the race, you already know that those three were among the first drivers out of the race after an early wreck. The point is that Daytona is an unpredictable fantasy nightmare, and if you had a rough season opener, you are not alone. Fortunately, things will begin to get back to normal this weekend when the series heads to Phoenix International Raceway. While the flat, one-mile oval in the desert has some tricky corners, it is nothing compared Daytona.
For fantasy owners, the trip to Phoenix not only provides a much-needed opportunity to rebound, but it is the first chance to get a true gauge on what to expect in 2013. After all, things rarely stay the same following an offseason, and Sunday's race will begin to show which drivers are going to be strong in the early portion of the season and which have some catching up to do. The race is also the first chance to see what type of racing the Gen-6 car is going to produce. Owners definitely want to focus on piling up points Sunday at Phoenix, but keep the big picture in mind, as well. Information gained this weekend can help out a lot over the next several weeks.
1. Denny Hamlin, #11 FedEx Express, Joe Gibbs Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Not only is Hamlin the defending winner of this weekend's race, but he followed up his win with a second-place finish in the fall. Overall, Hamlin's 10.3 average finish is the third best in the series, and he has finished sixth or better eight times in 15 career starts at Phoenix.

2. Kevin Harvick, #29 Budweiser/Jimmy Johns, Richard Childress Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Harvick didn't dominate at many tracks last year, but Phoenix was one of the exceptions. After finishing second in the February race, he went to Victory Lane in the fall for his only win of 2012. Harvick is a three-time winner at the track for his career; in his last five starts, he has finished sixth or better four times.

3. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Lowe's, Hendrick Motorsports [Yahoo Class A]

He wasted little time getting a win in 2013, and now Johnson gets to head to one of his best tracks. His 6.7 average finish at Phoenix is by far the best in the series, and his lone finish outside the top 15 came last fall when he cut a tire while running in the top five. More importantly, Johnson has 12 top-five finishes in 19 career starts at Phoenix, including four wins.

4. Kyle Busch, #18 M&M's/Interstate Batteries, Joe Gibbs Racing [Yahoo Class B]

He was dialed in at Phoenix last year, finishing sixth and third in his two starts. He has also been at his best in the February race recently, finishing eighth, second and sixth in his last starts. Busch's lone win at the track came back in 2005, but he has still been one of the better fantasy options at PIR lately.

5. Kasey Kahne, #5 Farmers Insurance, Hendrick Motorsports [Yahoo Class A]

Kahne is another driver that has been on a tear at Phoenix. He won at the track in the fall of 2011, and he has finished sixth or better in three of his last four starts at PIR. Don't let his 19.1 average finish at the track fool you. Kahne could make some serious noise this weekend.

6. Greg Biffle, #16 3M, Roush Fenway Racing [Yahoo Class B]

Although Biffle has never won at Phoenix, he has logged several solid finishes over the years. Last year alone, he finished third and seventh in his two starts. He has only finished outside the top 20 twice in 18 career starts. Biffle offers the reliability of a solid finish as well as the potential for a top-five. That's a pretty good combination for fantasy owners.

7. Brad Keselowski, #2 Miller Lite, Penske Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Not surprisingly, the defending champ was rock solid at Phoenix last year. He finished fifth and sixth in his two starts after failing to crack the top 10 in five previous starts. Until Keselowski shows signs of slowing down, there is no reason not to expect the top-10s to keep pouring in.

8. Jeff Gordon, #24 Drive to End Hunger/DuPont, Hendrick Motorsports [Yahoo Class A]

Gordon's 11.6 average finish at Phoenix since 2001 is the fourth best in the series, and he has made the February race his own personal stomping ground in recent years. In his last three February starts at the track, he has compiled a 3.7 average finish, winning the 2011 race.

9. Ryan Newman, #39 Quicken Loans, Stewart-Haas Racing [Yahoo Class B]

He has made himself at home in the desert since joining Stewart-Haas Racing. Newman has five top-five finishes in his last six starts at Phoenix, compiling a 6.5 average finish during the stretch and winning the February race in 2010. Consider Newman a rock solid addition to fantasy rosters.

10. Mark Martin, #55 Aaron's Dream Machine, Michael Waltrip Racing [Yahoo Class B]

The veteran can still get the job done at Phoenix. In fact, his 10.1 average finish at the track since 2001 is the second best in the series. Martin has finished 16th or better in all 19 starts during the stretch, picking up a pair of top-10s last year. He is about as safe as fantasy options get this weekend.

11. Matt Kenseth, #20 Home Depot/Dollar General, Joe Gibbs Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Despite not having a top-five finish at Phoenix since 2007, he has still been a solid performer. Kenseth has cracked the top 15 in five of his last six starts at the track, including both starts last season. Moving to a Joe Gibbs Racing organization that has been excellent at PIR could make his solid numbers even better.

12. Carl Edwards, #99 Aflac/Subway/Fastenal, Roush Fenway Racing [Yahoo Class B]

Edwards is a former winner at Phoenix, and he has been rock solid at the track throughout his career. He has a 12.5 average finish in 17 starts and has finished 11th or better in 12 of those starts. Even if he has a mediocre effort like he did in his starts last year, Edwards should still be good for a top-15.

 

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13. Tony Stewart, #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1, Stewart-Haas Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Stewart is a former winner at Phoenix and has had plenty of strong runs at the track over the years. However, he seemed lost at PIR last year, finishing 22nd and 19th. Granted, Stewart is the type of driver that can win on any given weekend, but his suspect results from 2012 make him a bit riskier than normal.
14. Kurt Busch, #78 Furniture Row, Furniture Row Racing [Yahoo Class B]

Fantasy owners should have Busch on their short list of sleepers this weekend at Phoenix. He had a 15th-place finish at the track last February while driving for Phoenix Racing, and he finished eighth in the fall with Furniture Row Racing. Busch will be back with Furniture Row Racing this weekend, so another top-10 run isn't out of the question.

15. Clint Bowyer, #15 Five Hour Energy Drink, Michael Waltrip Racing [Yahoo Class A]

Normally one of the steadiest drivers in the series, Bowyer has had his share of issues at Phoenix. He has managed just a single top 10 in his last five starts at the track and has finished outside the top 20 four times during the stretch. With just a 17.7 average finish at the track for his career, owners may want to save Bowyer for a later date.

16. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., #88 Army National Guard, Hendrick Motorsports [Yahoo Class B]

From 2002 to 2005, Junior reeled off four straight top-five finishes at Phoenix, including two wins. Since then, he hasn't had a single top-five finish in his 15 starts since. In fact, Junior has just four top-10s during the stretch and just one in his last seven starts. Don't expect much more than a top-15 finish this weekend.

17. Joey Logano, #22 Shell-Pennzoil, Penske Racing [Yahoo Class B]

In typical Logano fashion, he has been boom or bust at Phoenix in his career. In eight starts, he has four finishes of 11th or better and four finishes outside the top 20. Logano definitely has some potential, but fantasy owners are probably better off waiting until after qualifying and practice before committing one way or the other.

18. Martin Truex, Jr., #56 NAPA Auto Parts, Michael Waltrip Racing [Yahoo Class B]

Truex finished seventh at Phoenix last February, and he has managed to crack the top 20 in 11 of his 14 starts. Mechanical failures have resulted in two 43rd-place finishes that weigh down his overall average, but he is more than capable of delivering a top-15 finish Sunday.

19. Juan Montoya, #42 Target, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing [Yahoo Class B]

I'll be the first to admit that Montoya is an absolute fantasy headache because of his week-to-week inconsistency, but Phoenix is one track where he could be worth a look. He has reeled off seven straight top-20 finishes at PIR, including three straight top-15s. Montoya finished 11th and 12th at Phoenix last year and could be a sneaky source for a top-15 Sunday.

20. Marcos Ambrose, #9 Stanley Black & Decker/DeWalt, Richard Petty Motorsports [Yahoo Class B]

As far as oval tracks go, Phoenix has been one of Ambrose's better stops on the schedule. He has a 16.7 average finish at PIR, cracking the top 20 in seven of his nine starts. No, Ambrose probably won't deliver a top-10 Sunday, but he could provide a respectable finish.

21. Jeff Burton, #31 Caterpillar/Cheerios, Richard Childress Racing [Yahoo Class B]

Burton has multiple wins at Phoenix; and at his prime, he dominated in the desert. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, he is no longer in his prime. Burton has finished outside the top 15 in four of his last six starts at the track and has finished 25th or worse three times during the stretch.

22. Paul Menard, #27 Menard's, Richard Childress Racing [Yahoo Class B]

After opening his career with nine straight finishes outside the top 15 at Phoenix, Menard has actually cracked the top 10 in two of his last three starts at the track. One of those top-10 runs came last fall on the new pavement, so there is a chance he could help fantasy owners this weekend. Menard's career numbers at PIR are still too ugly to consider him a sure-fire pick, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

23. Aric Almirola, #43 Smithfield Foods/STP, Richard Petty Motorsports [Yahoo Class B]

His first full season at the Cup level came with some ups and downs, but Phoenix was actually one of Almirola's best tracks in 2012. He finished 12th and 16th in his two starts at PIR, showing enough consistency to make him a potential deep sleeper in fantasy leagues.

24. Bobby Labonte, #47 Clorox/KBush's Baked Beans, JTG Daugherty Racing [Yahoo Class B]

There aren't many tracks left on the schedule where Labonte can help fantasy owners, but Phoenix is one of them. He has finished 21st or better in five straight starts, including finishes of 15th and 16th in 2012. With top-20 potential this weekend, Labonte could make a serviceable sleeper option in certain formats.

 

[william13]

good stuff .... thx

 

[Old School]

time..6:37 Wed. 2/27/13
4 days til race..

doubt Harvick last long at those odds..


13:20 Subway Fit 500 - Outright
More Betting (6)

• Jimmie Johnson +500
• Denny Hamlin +800
• Kyle Busch +800
• Brad Keselowski +900
• Matt Kenseth +1000
• Tony Stewart +1200
• Kasey Kahne +1200
• Jeff Gordon +1200
• Dale Earnhardt Jr +1500

• Kevin Harvick +1500
• Greg Biffle +1500
• Clint Bowyer +1500
• Carl Edwards +1500
• Mark Martin +1800
• Martin Truex Jr +1800
• Joey Logano +3000
• Ryan Newman +3000
• Field +1200

 

[Chicago Joe]

Excellent post! The new body styles will make this race more challenging, final drivers practice should be a better indicator than past races. It looks like Mark Martin has the best car on the track. (I wonder if his age and the heat will a factor.) Kevin Harvick ran 50 laps during practice, making many adjustments.

 

[Old School]

I might believe as the season goes on Mark may struggle a little..Really don't see that being an issue the first 15 or so races for him..He will probably only suit up 20 times so I expect that top 15 type performance like last year.

He can be a steal in some matchup bets this year.

 

[Old School]

Subway Fresh Fit 500

Connected Status: Field SetPhoenix International Raceway

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• Qualifying
• Leaderboard
• Live Standings
• Results

<table><caption>Leaderboard Data</caption><thead><tr><th class="title" scope="col">Order</th><th class="title" scope="col">Driver (No.)</th><th class="title" scope="col">Car</th><th scope="col">Qualifying Speed</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">1</th><td class="title">Mark Martin (55)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>138.074</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">2</th><td class="title">Kasey Kahne (5)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>137.862</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">3</th><td class="title">Jimmie Johnson (48)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>137.804</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">4</th><td class="title">Kyle Busch (18)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>137.673</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">5</th><td class="title">Jeff Gordon (24)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>137.164</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">6</th><td class="title">Tony Stewart (14)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>137.143</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">7</th><td class="title">Kevin Harvick (29)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>137.075</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">8</th><td class="title">Denny Hamlin (11)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>136.924</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">9</th><td class="title">Matt Kenseth (20)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>136.882</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">10</th><td class="title">Ryan Newman (39)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>136.861</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">11</th><td class="title">Brad Keselowski (2)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>136.835</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">12</th><td class="title">Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>136.731</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">13</th><td class="title">Clint Bowyer (15)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>136.654</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">14</th><td class="title">Martin Truex Jr. (56)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>136.602</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">15</th><td class="title">Carl Edwards (99)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>136.483</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">16</th><td class="title">Paul Menard (27)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>136.364</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">17</th><td class="title">Greg Biffle (16)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>136.291</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">18</th><td class="title">Aric Almirola (43)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>136.266</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">19</th><td class="title">Jamie McMurray (1)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.936</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">20</th><td class="title">Jeff Burton (31)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.890</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">21</th><td class="title">Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.870</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">22</th><td class="title">Marcos Ambrose (9)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>135.440</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">23</th><td class="title">A J Allmendinger (51)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.440</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">24</th><td class="title">David Ragan (34)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>135.267</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">25</th><td class="title">Kurt Busch (78)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.247</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">26</th><td class="title">Dave Blaney (7)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.100</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">27</th><td class="title">J.J. Yeley (36)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>135.064</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">28</th><td class="title">Scott Speed (95)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>134.917</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">29</th><td class="title">Juan Pablo Montoya (42)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>134.821</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">30</th><td class="title">Travis Kvapil (93)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>134.705</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">31</th><td class="title">David Gilliland (38)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>134.695</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">32</th><td class="title">Joey Logano (22)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>134.373</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">33</th><td class="title">Bobby Labonte (47)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>134.343</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">34</th><td class="title">David Reutimann (83)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>133.814</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">35</th><td class="title">Mike Bliss (19)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>133.774</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">36</th><td class="title">Josh Wise (35)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>133.591</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">37</th><td class="title">David Stremme (30)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>133.571</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">38</th><td class="title">Landon Cassill (33)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>133.383</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">39</th><td class="title">Scott Riggs (44)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>132.920</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">40</th><td class="title">Danica Patrick (10)</td><td class="title">Chevrolet</td><td>132.890</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">41</th><td class="title">Joe Nemechek (87)</td><td class="title">Toyota</td><td>132.023</td></tr><tr><th class="title" scope="row">42</th><td class="title">Ken Schrader (32)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>131.747</td></tr><tr class="odd"><th class="title" scope="row">43</th><td class="title">Casey Mears (13)</td><td class="title">Ford</td><td>131.286</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[Old School]

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