NASCAR: The 2016 Big Prediction Page

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Which Team Will Lead The Series In Wins?

Christopher Olmstead – Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick might have big seasons but their teammates (or at least not all of them) won’t. This is why JGR is going to be the team with the most wins, I expect Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth to each win at least three races with Hamlin winning at least one later in the season.
Jason Higgins – Joe Gibbs Racing. I think Hendrick Motorsports will have a big start and a great season, but JGR has four drivers who can win every week.
Joseph Shelton – Joe Gibbs Racing. took home 14 wins in 2015, and considering how strong they were at season’s close, expect them to take at least 11 checkers.
Mike Hutton – Hendrick Motorsports will lead the series with 9 wins. (The 88 with 4, the 48 with 4 and the 5 with one).
Cole Mentzel – Any other year I would say Hendrick Motorsports, but the rise of Joe Gibbs Racing has changed my mind, plus Chase Elliott will be in the No. 24 instead of Jeff Gordon. Every JGR driver is capable of winning multiple races in a season.
Martin Feigen – HMS and its satellite teams going to clean up this year causing a discussion if the “technical alliances” need to stop.

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