For starters, I think Jimmie Johnson has the best shot of winning this race.  Johnson has 5 wins, 8 Top 5 finishes and 11 Top 10 finishes in his 15 starts here in Charlotte.  Johnson has an average finish of 11.6 here in Charlotte which is the best among all active drivers.  Past 2 years, Jimmie Johnson's average finish at track type - FAST SUPERSPEEDWAY is 13.0. In 12 races, he has 4 wins and 7 top 10 finishes.  Jimmie Johnson's average finish over the past 3 races is 5.0. In 3 races, he has 1 win and 3 top 10 finishes.  Jimmie Johnson's average finish over the past 10 races is 7.9. In 10 races, he has 3 wins and 8 top 10 finishes.

 

Next in line I would go with Jeff Gordon.  Gordon has 5 wins, 15 Top 5 finishes and 17 Top 10 finishes in 31 starts here in Charlotte.  Gordon has an average finish of 19.6 here in Charlotte.  Past 2 years, Jeff Gordon's average finish at track type - FAST SUPERSPEEDWAY is 13.8. In 12 races, he has 1 win and 8 top 10 finishes.

Then, back in my 3rd spot, I have to go with Carl Edwards.  Edwards has no wins, 3 Top 5 finishes and 6 Top 10 finishes in his 7 starts in Charlotte.  Edwards has an average finish of 11.7 here in Charlotte which is the 2nd best among all active drivers.  Past 2 years, Carl Edwards's average finish at track type - FAST SUPERSPEEDWAY is 10.9. In 12 races, he has 2 wins and 8 top 10 finishes.  Carl Edwards's average finish over the past 10 races is 6.8. In 10 races, he has 3 wins and 8 top 10 finishes, which is the hottest among all drivers.

 

Looking at my pick for the 4th spot we turn to Mark Martin.  Martin has 4 wins, 17 Top 5 finishes and 21 Top 10 finishes in his 47 starts in Charlotte.  Martin has an average finish of 18.8 in Charlotte.  Past 2 years, Mark Martin's average finish at track type - FAST SUPERSPEEDWAY is 15.5. In 12 races, he has 0 wins and 6 top 10 finishes.  Mark Martin's average finish over the past 10 races is 8.2. In 5 races, he has 0 wins and 4 top 10 finishes.

 

Rounding out my Top 5 and sitting in the 5th position is Bobby Labonte.  Labonte has 2 wins, 12 Top 5 finishes and 17 Top 10 finishes in his 31 starts in Charlotte.  Labonte has an average finish of 16.8 in Charlotte which is 4th best.  

 

The odds for these drivers to win in Charlotte currently at Bodog are:

 

#48  Jimmie Johnson  3 to 1

#24  Jeff Gordon  10 to 1
#99  Carl Edwards  9 to 2

#8    Mark Martin  30 to 1
#43  Bobby Labonte  100 to 1

 

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