It's time to head back to Michigan Speedway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won on this track earlier this season. But now it's hotter and slicker. Who will win it this time? Well, we'll just have to see. Here is the starting line-up for the 3M Performance 400 presented by Bondo:

08/17/08-3M Performance 400 presented by Bondo-Michigan International Speedway-ESPN/1 p.m.

1) 83-Brian Vickers-Toyota-Red Bull
2) 48-Jimmie Johnson-Chevrolet-Lowe's / Kobalt Tools
3) 19-Elliott Sadler-Dodge-Stanley Tools
4) 88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.-Chevrolet-National Guard / AMP Energy
5) 24-Jeff Gordon-Chevrolet-DuPont
6) 10-Patrick Carpentier*-Dodge-Tow Truck in a Box
7) 44-David Reutimann-Toyota-UPS
8) 01-Regan Smith*-Chevrolet-DEI / Principal Financial Group
9) 16-Greg Biffle-Ford-3M
10) 66-Scott Riggs-Chevrolet-Haas Automation
11) 18-Kyle Busch-Toyota-Interstate Batteries
12) 7-Robby Gordon-Dodge-Jim Beam
13) 2-Kurt Busch-Dodge-Miller Lite
14) 17-Matt Kenseth-Ford-DEWALT
15) 8-Mark Martin-Chevrolet-U.S. Army
16) 6-David Ragan-Ford-AAA Insurance
17) 45-Terry Labonte-Dodge-Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil
18) 26-Jamie McMurray-Ford-IRWIN Industrial Tools
19) 42-Juan Montoya-Dodge-Texaco / Havoline
20) 12-Ryan Newman-Dodge-Alltel
21) 20-Tony Stewart-Toyota-The Home Depot
22) 00-Mike Skinner-Toyota-Champion Mortgage
23) 77-Sam Hornish Jr.*-Dodge-Mobil 1
24) 22-Dave Blaney-Toyota-Caterpillar
25) 1-Martin Truex Jr.-Chevrolet-Bass Pro Shops / Cub Cadet
26) 28-Travis Kvapil-Ford-CARFAX
27) 99-Carl Edwards-Ford-Office Depot
28) 31-Jeff Burton-Chevrolet-AT&T Mobility
29) 5-Casey Mears-Chevrolet-Kellogg's / CARQUEST
30) 70-Tony Raines-Chevrolet-Haas Automation
31) 41-Reed Sorenson-Dodge-Target
32) 9-Kasey Kahne-Dodge-Budweiser
33) 84-A.J. Allmendinger-Toyota-Red Bull
34) 78-Joe Nemechek-Chevrolet-Furniture Row Racing
35) 43-Bobby Labonte-Dodge-Cheerios / Betty Crocker
36) 15-Paul Menard-Chevrolet-Moen / Menards
37) 11-Denny Hamlin-Toyota-FedEx Office
38) 29-Kevin Harvick-Chevrolet-Shell / Pennzoil
39) 21-Marcos Ambrose-Ford-Little Debbie
40) 38-David Gilliland-Ford-CitiFinancial
41) 07-Clint Bowyer-Chevrolet-Jack Daniel's
42) 55-Michael Waltrip-Toyota-NAPA AUTO PARTS
43) 96-Brad Coleman-Toyota-DLP HDTV

Rookies:
Patrick Carpentier
Regan Smith
Sam Hornish Jr.
Marcos Ambrose
Brad Coleman

Brian Vickers: 1 t5, 4 t10, avg. 18.4 (9)
Jimmie Johnson: 2 t5, 6 t10, avg. 14.2 (13)
Elliott Sadler: 1 t5, 4 t10, avg. 23.3 (19)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 1 w, 3 t5, 6 t10, avg.16.3 (18)(LW-2008)
Jeff Gordon: 2 w, 15 t5, 20 t10, avg. 10.8 (31)(LW-2001)
Patrick Carpentier*: avg. 24.0 (1)
David Reutimann: avg. 24.3 (3)
Regan Smith*: avg. 32.0 (1)
Greg Biffle: 2 w, 4 t5, 6 t10, avg. 14.0 (14)(LW-2005)
Scott Riggs: 1 t5, 1 t10, avg. 23.2 (9)
Kyle Busch: 2 t10, avg. 19.6 (7)
Robby Gordon: 1 t10, avg. 25.5 (17)
Kurt Busch: 2 w, 2 t5, 6 t10, avg. 19.1 (15)(LW-2007)
Matt Kenseth: 2 w, 8 t5, 12 t10, avg. 9.3 (18)(LW-2006)
Mark Martin: 4 w, 16 t5, 27 t10, avg. 13.3 (45)(LW-1998)
David Ragan: 1 t10, avg. 15.7 (3)
Terry Labonte: No stats
Jamie McMurray: 1 t5, 3 t10, avg. 19.3 (11)
Juan Montoya: avg. 35.7 (3)
Ryan Newman: 2 w, 4 t5, 4 t10, avg.18.4 (14)(LW-2004)
Tony Stewart: 1 w, 9 t5, 13 t10, avg. 12.5 (19)(LW-2000)
Mike Skinner: No stats
Sam Hornish Jr.*: avg. 22.0 (1)
Dave Blaney: 3 t10, avg. 22.5 (17)
Martin Truex Jr.: 2 t5, 2 t10, avg. 13.4 (5)
Travis Kvapil: avg. 24.4 (5)
Carl Edwards: 1 w, 4 t5, 7 t10, avg. 7.2 (8)(LW-2007)
Jeff Burton: 4 t5, 8 t10, avg. 16.0 (29)
Casey Mears: 1 t5, 2 t10, avg. 19.5 (11)
Tony Raines: No stats
Reed Sorenson: 1 t5, 2 t10, avg. 21.6 (5)
Kasey Kahne: 1 w, 5 t5, 5 t10, avg. 13.8 (9)(LW-2006)
A.J. Allmendinger: avg. 25.0 (2)
Sam Hornish Jr.*: avg. 22.0 (1)
Bobby Labonte: 3 w, 9 t5, 16 t10, avg. 14.1(32)(LW-1999)
Paul Menard: avg. 20.5 (4)
Denny Hamlin: 1 t5, 2 t10, avg. 10.8 (5)
Kevin Harvick: 2 t5, 5 t10, avg. 15.7 (15)
Marcos Ambrose: Rookie
David Gilliland: avg. 27.5 (4)
Clint Bowyer: avg. 26.2 (5)
Michael Waltrip: 2 t5, 9 t10, avg. 20.5 (46)
Brad Coleman: Rookie

Here's the line-up for the Nationwides race Carfax 250 in Michigan:

08/16/08-Carfax 250-Michigan International Speedway-ESPN2/3 p.m.


0-Larry Gunselman-Chevrolet-SponsorDavis.com
1-Mike Bliss-Chevrolet-Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
01-Danny Efland-Chevrolet-SponsorDavis.com
2-Clint Bowyer-Chevrolet-Camping World / RV Sales
4-Derrike Cope-Chevrolet-JVC
5-Mark Martin-Chevrolet-GoDaddy.com
05-Burney Lamar-Ford-31-W Insulation / CertainTeed
6-David Ragan-Ford-Discount Tire
7-Mike Wallace-Toyota-GEICO
9-Patrick Carpentier*-Dodge-Hellmann's
16-Greg Biffle-Ford-CitiFinancial
18-Joey Logano-Toyota-Z-Line Designs
20-Tony Stewart-Toyota-Old Spice
22-Josh Wise-Dodge-Supercuts
24-Eric McClure-Chevrolet-Hefty
25-Bobby Hamilton Jr.-Ford-Eckrich
27-Brad Coleman-Ford-Baker Curb Racing
28-Kenny Wallace-Chevrolet-U.S. Border Patrol
29-Scott Wimmer-Chevrolet-Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express
30-Stanton Barrett-Chevrolet-INTERUSH.net
32-Brian Vickers-Toyota-ABF U-Pack Moving
33-Cale Gale*-Chevrolet-Camping World/ RVs.com
36-TBA1-Dodge-Jay Robinson Inc.
38-Jason Leffler-Toyota-Great Clips / "Best of Both Worlds" Concert DVD
40-Dario Franchitti*-Dodge-Fastenal
47-Kelly Bires-Ford-Clorox
52-Donnie Neuenberger-Chevrolet-Means Racing
59-Marcos Ambrose-Ford-Kingsford Hickory Charcoal
60-Carl Edwards-Ford-Planters
64-David Stremme-Chevrolet-Atreus Homes & Communities
66-Steve Wallace-Chevrolet-Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
81-D.J. Kennington-Dodge-Mahindra Tractors
88-Brad Keselowski-Chevrolet-U.S. Navy
89-Morgan Shepherd-Dodge-Racing With Jesus
90-Johnny Chapman-Chevrolet-MSRP Motorsports
91-Justin Hobgood-Chevrolet-MSRP Motorsports
99-David Reutimann-Toyota-Aaron's Dream Machine
111-Jason Keller-Chevrolet-America's Incredible Pizza Company
149-Kertus Davis-Chevrolet-Jay Robinson Inc.
150-Jeremy Clements-Chevrolet-Jeremy Clements Racing
161-Brandon Whitt-Ford-Specialty Racing
170-Mark Green-Chevrolet-Foretravel Motorcoach
173-Kevin Lepage-Dodge-Derrike Cope Inc.
223-Robert Richardson Jr.-Chevrolet-R3 Motorsports
257-Mike Guerity-Dodge-Mike Ege Racing
292-Brian Keselowski*-Dodge-K Automotive Performance
331-Kenny Hendrick-Chevrolet-INTERUSH.net

My picks:

Sprint: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Patrick Carpentier

Nationwide: Tony Stewart

I love Bondo so much some say I built a car out of pure Bondo.

In the Sprint race I pick Brian Vickers and Brad Coleman for the rookie.

In Nationwide I pick Mark Martin.

Here is the Nationwide starting line-up:

1) 60-Carl Edwards-Ford-Planters
2) 33-Cale Gale*-Chevrolet-Camping World/ RVs.com
3) 32-Brian Vickers-Toyota-ABF U-Pack Moving
4) 64-David Stremme-Chevrolet-Penske Truck Rental
5) 99-David Reutimann-Toyota-Aaron's Dream Machine
6) 18-Joey Logano-Toyota-Z-Line Designs
7) 20-Tony Stewart-Toyota-Old Spice / Give Kids The World
8) 16-Greg Biffle-Ford-CitiFinancial
9) 27-David Gilliland-Ford-Ford. Drive one.
10) 5-Mark Martin-Chevrolet-GoDaddy.com
11) 6-David Ragan-Ford-Discount Tire
12) 47-Kelly Bires-Ford-Clorox
13) 29-Scott Wimmer-Chevrolet-Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express
14) 2-Clint Bowyer-Chevrolet-Camping World / RV Sales
15) 9-Patrick Carpentier*-Dodge-Hellmann's
16) 22-Josh Wise-Dodge-Supercuts
17) 38-Jason Leffler-Toyota-Great Clips / "Best of Both Worlds" Concert DVD
18) 170-Mark Green-Chevrolet-Foretravel Motorcoach
19) 40-Dario Franchitti*-Dodge-Fastenal
20) 1-Mike Bliss-Chevrolet-Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
21) 59-Marcos Ambrose-Ford-Kingsford Hickory Charcoal
22) 88-Brad Keselowski-Chevrolet-U.S. Navy
23) 7-Mike Wallace-Toyota-GEICO
24) 25-Bobby Hamilton Jr.-Ford-Eckrich
25) 30-Stanton Barrett-Chevrolet-INTERUSH.net
26) 111-Jason KellerChevrolet-CARFAX / America's Incredible Pizza Company
27) 66-Steve Wallace-Chevrolet-Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
28) 173-Kevin Lepage-Dodge-Derrike Cope Inc.
29) 90-Johnny Chapman-Chevrolet-MSRP Motorsports
30) 331-Kenny Hendrick-Chevrolet-INTERUSH.net
31) 91-Justin Hobgood-Chevrolet-MSRP Motorsports
32) 05-Burney Lamar-Ford-31-W Insulation / CertainTeed
33) 81-D.J. Kennington-Dodge-Mahindra Tractors
34) 292-Brian Keselowski*-Dodge-K Automotive Performance
35) 298-Johnny Sauter-Chevrolet-Curb Agajanian Performance Group
36) 161-Brandon Whitt-Ford-Specialty Racing
37) 28-Kenny Wallace-Chevrolet-U.S. Border Patrol
38) 223-Robert Richardson Jr.-Chevrolet-R3 Motorsports
39) 4-Derrike Cope-Chevrolet-JVC
40) 52-Donnie Neuenberger-Chevrolet-Quaker City Casting
41) 24-Eric McClure-Chevrolet-Hefty
42) 01-Danny Efland-Chevrolet-SponsorDavis.com
43) 89-Morgan Shepherd-Dodge-Racing With Jesus

Here are the picks for the Nationwide race as I have them:

1) Deifan: Tony Stewart
2) Jokul: Mark Martin
3) Blizz: Carl Edwards
4) Phalcon: Clint Bowyer
5) Rose: Carl Edwards
6) Silver: Carl Edwards
7) Loki: Carl Edwards
8) Matt: Jimmie Johnson
9) Windy: Carl Edwards
10) Ray: Carl Edwards
11) CG: Joey Logano

Good luck to all!!

Looks like my boy did pretty well.

Here are the points standings in the Nationwide section:

1) Deifan: 3433+170= 3603 (3)
2) Jokul: 3329+160= 3489 (4)
3) Blizz: 2905+195= 3100 (1)
4) (+1) Silver S: 2805+195= 3000 (1)
5) (-1) Phalcon: 2815+134= 2949 (10)
6) Loki: 2584+195= 2779 (1)
7) Rose: 2474+195= 2669 (1)
8) Windy: 1683+195= 1878 (1)
9) Matt: 1496
10) Ray: 1268+195= 1463 (1)
11) CG: 623+146= 769 (7)

Congrats to all! A shoutout to the winner pickers!

May I please have 99-Carl Edwards-Ford-Office Depoto win and 10-Patrick Carpentier*-Dodge-Tow Truck in a Box for rookie.



Lokisch

I think I'll stick with Kyle Busch and Patrick Carpentier.