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News Discussion: 

• Suarez and Bowman sign contract extensions for multiple years
• NASCAR looking at markets in the west, Canada, Mexico, and New York City for Cup Races
• No practice until after the Duels this year
• Alex Bowman is on the pole AGAIN for the Daytona 500
  • Kyle Larson starts second
  • Hendrick claims front row
• Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana lock in on speed

Preseason Predictions:

• One big gamble:
  • James: Race at North Wilkesboro will be so good we’ll keep coming back.
  • Eric: Ty Gibbs will win a race in the first 10 races
• Team to watch:
  • Eric: Richard Childress Racing
  • James: Kaulig Racing
• Pick 2 drivers that made the playoffs last year who won’t make it in 2023.
  • James: Austin Cindric, Daniel Suarez
  • Eric: Daniel Suarez, Christopher Bell
• Pick 2 new playoff drivers
  • Eric: AJ Allmendinger, Martin Truex Jr. 
  • James: AJ Allmendinger, Erik Jones
• Who will be the first driver to win their first race this season?
  • James: Ty Gibbs
  • Eric: Ty Gibbs
• What will be the best race?
  • Eric: Coke Zero Sugar 400
  • James: Daytona 500
• What will be the worst race?
  • James: Bristol Dirt
  • Eric: Chicago Street
• Who will be our final 4?
  • Eric: Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, William Byron
  • James: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick
• Who will be our 2023 Champion?
  • James: Kyle Larson
  • Eric: Martin Truex Jr. 

Daytona Picks: New Rules

Cup: 

Eric: Brad Keselowski

James: Micheal McDowell

Close show 

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