Ok, we've made it to the Chase.  And bummer, my driver didn't make it.  Oh well, we'll get 'em next year.

So who will be the next Nextel cup champion?  I think that is a good question.  We've got some really good drivers who will be battling it out.  So, is Hendrick gonna pull out a 1-2 finish or will Tony come in and spoil their plans?

That is what I'll be counting on.  I wanna see Tony to take another one for Chevy.  (Sucks he will be driving a Toyota next year. )  I don't think Gordon, Johnson, or Harvick are gonna roll over and let him have it though.  Then there are the Kurt Busch's, Jeff Burton's, Matt Kenseth's  and Carl Edwards that are always consistant who may try to steal the the show.  Then we've got the Martin Truex's and Clint Bowyer's that seem to have snuck in.

And you've got to factor in Dale Jr, Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch and all of the other drivers who are gonna want to take home a few wins in 2008.  And they have not much to lose and everything to gain at this point!  Will we see a Chase dominated field? 

I just hope that the Chase isn't won or lost by luck.  I'm hoping for some clean driving, good engines, and hard racing.  You've got three of the best drivers in NASCAR (Gordon, Johnson, and Stewart) who are going to give us a great show.

But,,,..... My pick will be Tony Stewart.  He's coming on strong and he has that winning attitude I love.  He will make you beat him, he won't beat himself.  Plus, the guy always comes on strong in the second half of the season.  It's like a bear coming out of hibernation... better not get in his way!