Kasey Kahne: Is It Too Soon For a Fork?

  The Chase for the Sprint Cup is NASCAR’s version of a playoff system. When the checkered flag flies at Richmond, the top 12 drivers in points officially become championship contenders. Drivers outside the top 12 are left to watch their championship hopes decompose in the NASCAR point’s landfill. Championship hopes actually start at Daytona. Each year teams arrive with a renewed hope of a good season and their driver having a shot at being the NASCAR champion. Much like New Hampshire, Daytona signals the beginning of the end for those hopes and dreams. It doesn’t take long to sort out the haves from the have-nots. Some teams start the season off with a bad run, but bounce back and find their spot in the standings. Others start off b...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Motorsports
Article is property of BleacherReport.com