ToCasino.net Online Casino

This week will tell the tale for sure as to whether or not this is a three-driver battle for the Chase or if any of the next five or six drivers have a chance of spoiling the private party at the top of the standings.

At this point I am ready to call it for those drivers that are fifty or more points behind. Eighth place Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are both fifty points back and that is just too much to overcome in the five remaining races.

I'm being generous here. It is much more likely that this is a three-horse race over the last five races for the Championship but this week will tell the tale for sure.

The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Standings:

1. Brad Keselowski
2. Jimmie Johnson -7
3. Denny Hamlin -15
4. Clint Bowyer -28
5. Kasey Kahne -35
6. Greg Biffle -43
7. Martin Truex Jr. -49
8. Tony Stewart -50
9. Jeff Gordon -50
10. Kevin Harvick -56
11. Matt Kenseth -67
12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -86

Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin will be trying to continue their hot streaks and keep the rest of the Chasers at bay. Recent history favors them as the top three drivers in the points have won the last three NASCAR Sprint Cup races in Kansas.

Radio: MRN and SIRIUS Satellite

Actual Race: 2:00PM Eastern

2011 Winner: Jimmie Johnson

2011 Polesitter: Greg Biffle

In the thick of the Chase battle with a car that is proven to be fast in Kansas there is little doubt that Jimmie Johnson will be a factor this weekend.

Greg Biffle finished fifth when the Sprint Cup stars ran here earlier this season. He also sat on the pole for this race last year and won this race the year before. Biffle is another driver with a proven track record in Kansas and I think he makes a great backup pick this weekend.