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NASCAR: Five predictions for the Alabama 500 at Talladega

By Dustin Smith

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 07: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, leads the field past the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 7, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 07: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, leads the field past the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 7, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 08: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 08: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

Post-prediction wrap-up

Above all, after this weekend at Talladega, there will only be five more weeks of racing in the Cup Series this season. The second round of the playoffs are tighter than ever and it is crucial for teams to avoid the “big one” to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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The Ford dominance could very well be on display again this weekend. On the other hand, anything and everything could happen. Without a doubt, the best part of racing at superspeedways is the unpredictability. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, another line forms and pushes its way to the front.

The only guarantee this weekend is when the “big one” happens, it will all but ruin a driver’s playoff chances. Some drivers will choose to spend most of the race in the back avoiding trouble, while others will do their best to avoid big wrecks by attempting to stay up front. Either way, fans are in for a treat when the NASCAR Cup Series hits the high banks on Sunday.

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Who do you think will win this weekend at Talladega? Will Ford continue its dominance? Will Ryan Blaney be in victory lane on Sunday? When the “big one” happens, will it shake up the playoff points standings? Who do you think will be the driver that speeds on pit road costing them the win? Can fans expect a close finish on Sunday? Be sure so catch the action on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at 2:00 PM ET live on NBC.

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