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NASCAR: The 20 Biggest Questions Heading Into The 2017 Season

By Christopher Olmstead

Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) and driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Matt Kenseth (20) compete during the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (34) during practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (34) during practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Will There Be Another Cinderella Story?

In 2016 the Cinderella story went to Chris Buescher and the No. 34 team after the rain allowed for him to win a race and make the Chase. In 2017 will something along those lines happen again?

While it’s impossible to predict, I will say that Mother Nature will not award a driver their first win in 2017. I know, I have no way of knowing that, but that’s my prediction.

As far as a Cinderella story goes, the 2017 rookie class is going to have some talent in it and it’s plausible that one of those drivers could win. However, is it truly a Cinderella story if Daniel Suarez, Erik Jones or Ty Dillon win a race? I dare say it’s not.

So, if it’s a Cinderella that you want in 2017, you may have to look to a guy like Gray Gaulding who is expected to run some Cup races.

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