NASCAR kicks off the 2011 Sprint Cup season with the Budweiser Shootout this Saturday, February 12th at Daytona. There are several factors which will make this a preview worth watching and give fans a feeling for what might be in store when the points racing begins in a week. Here are ten predictions for this weekend and what I think the ramifications will be if I am correct. The Big One - A huge multi-car wreck will be an even bigger factor in this year's Shootout because the racing is going to be closer than it has been in years. With the repaving of the Daytona racing surface, handling is not going to be much of a factor and there will be a bigger temptation for drivers to push the envelope and try to run three wide at times. The pa...

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NASCAR kicks off the 2011 Sprint Cup season with the Budweiser Shootout this Saturday, February 12th at Daytona. There are several factors which will make this a preview worth watching and give fans a feeling for what might be in store when the points racing begins in a week. Here are ten predictions for this weekend and what I think the ramifications will be if I am correct. The Big One - A huge multi-car wreck will be an even bigger factor in this year's Shootout because the racing is going to be closer than it has been in years. With the repaving of the Daytona racing surface, handling is not going to be much of a factor and there will be a bigger temptation for drivers to push the envelope and try to run three wide at times. The pa...

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