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NASCAR: Four Predictions for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

By Michael Guadalupe

Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Here are four predictions for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /

NASCAR is headed to the first race of the Round of 8 at Martinsville. What can fans expect from the short track racing action this Sunday? Here are four predictions for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500.

There’s only eight drivers left in the Chase, and only three races left before the season ends at Homestead.

Last week we saw two top Sprint Cup drivers eliminated after Talladega as both Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski lost their engines and their championship hopes.

Two newcomers to the Chase, Austin Dillon and Chase Elliot, also saw their championship runs end.

The remaining Chase drivers are heading into Sunday with a huge amount of pressure surrounding them.

Will all JGR drivers run well at Martinsville this Sunday? Will this be the race that propels Jimmie Johnson even further in his quest for his seventh championship? Does Joey Logano have to worry about his history with Matt Kenseth at this track?

Short tracks like Martinsville are known for giving drivers short tempers as they spend the majority of the race hitting the bumper of the car in front of them just so they can make a pass.

With the pressure of making it through the Round of 8, how aggressive will drivers be on Sunday?

Several of the remaining Chase drivers have run well at Martinsville in the past, but there can only be one winner this weekend. Before we see who ends up in Victory Lane though, here are four predictions for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville.

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