NASCAR: The 2016 Big Prediction Page

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Which Drivers (if any) Get Their First Wins In 2016?

Christopher Olmstead – I know that I’ll be out on a limb here but I see Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney all winning in 2016.
Jason Higgins – Kyle Larson will get his elusive first win and Chase Elliott will get a win in his rookie season.
Joseph Shelton – As much as I want to say Kyle Larson, it’s iffy considering his union with Chad Johnston. Austin Dillon turned heads at Michigan in August 2015, so who knows there? But Chase Elliott is all but a shoo-in for Victory Lane in 2016.
Mike Hutton – Ryan Blaney will be a first-time winner this year, and it will be at Indy. You heard it here first.
Cole Mentzel – Kyle Larson is my pick to get his first win in 2016. He was so close in a few races last year (Michigan, Homestead) and he seems to have the momentum on his side. Larson will break through this season.
Martin Feigen – Larson, Elliot and Balney get wins.

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