Fantasy Nascar : Getting beaten up at Bristol : Fantasy Nascar

Last week was a lead-buster of a race.
The gods were having a good time playing with fate, as we watched several race leaders crash out after holding strong leads. Steve Park had the worst luck of all after hanging near top of the field for a good part of his first race back after getting hurt last year crashes out. Tony Stewart, who was leading the race and had been for many laps, got caught in a crash among the leaders, in which he had to be pulled out of his car and was flown to a local hospital.
Sterling Marlin, who already held the lead in the Winston Cup standings, brought home the cup further securing his lead, and making himself the first 2 time winner of the young season. In my opinion, despite his 16th place start Marlin will still be a factor in this weeks race. He has placed in the top ten in four of the last six races and Marlin likes to win. He also has a lot of experience at Bristol and she should run pretty clean.
Bristol is a fun track to watch, and a favorite track among the drivers. The Tennessee track only measures a tid over a half mile, but add the 36 degree banking and the track is fast and I would assume LOUD. It is known for its pitroad which falls on both sides of the short track, and has made a huge difference in the race before. A new rule this year, which requires drivers to leave the track at the same place despite where their pit box is, should even the field or leave the track in a total havoc as the drivers try to figure out the roads.
On a track as short as Bristol, one bad pit stop can easily leave you a lap, or even two down so this new rule should be interesting to watch.
As for this weeks men to watch, the first would be Rusty Wallace. This cup veteran has placed in the top 10 in five of the last six races and he won three of those. He is apparently comfortable at Bristol, and stats don't often lie. He would be a good place to lay your money. He starts the race an unimpressive 15th, but as I have already said, laps are easily lost and gained on this short track.
Tony Stewart, even though the will be riding with a sore tail-end, is still worth watching this week. He has 3 top 10 finishes in the last six races and he won the last race at the track. More than that, Stewart likes to win. He had a legitimate change before hitting the wall (and Schrader) last week and he is going to come back to this track, a track he claims as one of his favorites, and show his fans what he is capable of. Stewart races because he loves to drive and despite his pain, he will race as we know he can this week.
This is the first race in many that Jeff Gordon actually looks like a favorite for. He is stuck in his longest career slump, not placing a top five finish since last fall and starting this week on the pole should be just the boost that Gordon needs. This is his first career pole victory at Bristol, but he has placed in the top 10 in five of the last six races at the track. Gordon has a lot to prove this week as he leads the race from the pole sitter spot.
Others to watch this week include Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick. The unbeatable Newman starts the race in 8th position, and this freshman knows how to drive. He has already made a name for himself and despite his lack of experience his desire and just pure raw talent seem to make up for it. He likes the top of the pack, and he is going to race his hardest to stay where he is. Kevin Harvick starts 22nd but i wouldn't count him out of this race. Harvick seems to be a streak driver and after his high finish last week he has said that he has found his groove. He is coming off a 2nd place win last year at Bristol and I wouldn't count Harvick totally out of the running for the top spots.
So place you bets, its time to run.