May 1, 2016; Talladega, AL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers during the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
Nov 20, 2016; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) race off pit road during the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
Which Driver Wins The Championship In 2017?
Christopher Olmstead: Johnson was my pick last season so how can it not be Jimmie Johnson this season? This team has accomplished so much in NASCAR and now they will be hungrier than ever coming off of their seventh title. We have seen Johnson run off a bunch of championships in a row before. While I don’t see him winning the next four, I do see him winning No. 8 this season.
Alex Herbst: I believe Chris Buescher misses the playoffs this season. He won a rain-shortened race last season with Front Row Motorsports and this season moved to JTG Daugherty Racing, however, I don’t see him being able to jump up and challenge the likes of Johnson, Busch and Harvick for victories.
Matt Lovisa: Joey Logano earns his first career title after stringing together strong performances in the elimination rounds and ultimately winning the final race at Homestead.
Michael Guadalupe: Jimmie Johnson.
Dhruva Byrapatna: 2017 could be the year Joey Logano finally seals the deal. Logano got close in 2015 and 2016, and with plenty of playoff experience under his belt, could finally see his first championship in 2017. He’ll first have to make sure he gets to Homestead in one piece.
Kayla Gipson: Matt Kenseth will be the 2017 Champion. Mr. Consistency is his nickname for a reason. With this format, it doesnt just reward drivers for winning the races, it also rewards drivers who are consistent.
Dominic Lee: Kevin Harvick will be crowned your 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
