*Official* 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup thread

Well since most of the Chase field has been set and Richmond is the only race left to go, I'd figure get a head start on this. Now we all know Jimmie is the one to watch first and foremost. But, I want to do something similiar to the start of the cup season. A prediction thread basically. After Chicago, you can't change your picks though.

Champion:
Runner-up:
Dark Horse for Championship:
Driver who will win the most races:
Race of the Chase:
Chase Disappointment:

I'll start:
Champion: Kyle Busch (boo me if you want, but I think Kyle is Jimmie best challenger right now.)
Runner-up: Jimmie Johnson (the above being said, Jimmie will still be a factor and the final point margin will be close under 40 points)
Dark Horse for Championship: Brad K (honestly, he in the last few races here has been the most consist of those who will be in the running in 2011. You can't count him out when it starts either.)
Driver who will win the most races: Jeff Gordon (2), (Just like Brad momentum is the reason for this pick)
Race of the Chase: Talladega (whether you love or hate the two-car draft [i personally like it] this will be the best finish in the Chase)
Chase Disappointment: Kevin Harvick (despite 3 wins in the regular season, he's not shown the consistency as of later to make me believe he'll do well. Sorry Kevin, 2011 will not be your year.)

Champion:Brad K.
Runner-up:Likey Kyle Busch
Dark Horse for Championship:Tony Stewart
Driver who will win the most races:Kyle Busch (3)
Race of the Chase:Charlotte
Chase Disappointment:Jimmie Johnson

Champion: Jeff Gordon. I honestly think he will be consistent enough to win it this year.
Runner-up: Matt Kenseth. He's been pretty consistent for quite a while, in the old, Kenseth way.
Dark Horse for Championship: I'm gonna put three here. Brad K, he's on a roll. I think he can win a few more. Jimmie Johnson, I honestly think there's too many others running right with him now to say he will for sure win it again. Cryle Busch, he;s growing up...a little.
Driver who will win the most races: Jeff Gordon (2) Gonna agree with Day500Champ there. And, Brad K (2)
Race of the Chase: Dega. Duh, it's Dega.
Chase Disappointment: Tony Stewart if he even makes it. His cars are crap right now. Sad to say it.

I know, some odd-ball choices.

Champion: Brad Keselowski (if he can get to 10th in points so he can take his wins for bonus points)
Runner-up: Jimmie Johnson
Dark Horse: Jeff Gordon
Most Race Wins in Chase: Brad Keselowski & Jimmie Johnson (2)
Race of the Chase: Homestead
Disappointment: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Champion: Kyle Busch
Runner-up: Jeff Gordon
Dark Horse for Championship: Brad K.
Driver who will win the most races: Kyle Busch (?)
Race of the Chase: Homestead
Chase Disappointment: Kyle Busch (It'll be disappointing if he wins )

Champion: Jeff Gordon - The 10th anniversary of his last championship will be his next.

Runner-Up: Kurt Busch - The double deuce definitely has good runs most of the time, looks pretty obvious he'll have a good Chase.

Dark Horse: Ryan Newman - Hasn't had many good Chases, but he looks like a surprise late in the year.

Driver with most wins: No one - I don't think anyone really stands out right now for most wins, it could be anyone's race.

Race of the Chase: Phoenix - With all the changes at the track, I don't think anyone knows what will happen.

Disappointment: Kyle Busch - I'll be honest, I really think he's gonna have trouble. It seems every time he makes the Chase, everything goes downhill for him. I think this year will be the same.

Champion: Brad Kez
Runner-Up: Carl Edwards
Dark Horse: Jeff Gordon
Driver with the most wins: BK
Race of the Chase: Talludegu No Whales
Disappointment: Kyle Busch

Champion: Johnson again
Runner-up: Kevin Harvick
Dark Horse for Championship: Paul Menard
Driver who will win the most races: Johnson (3)
Race of the Chase: Phoenix will be the most likely
Chase Disappointment: Kyle Busch, will choke again because he focuses too much on nationwide, or Dale Jr. because he will still be a dissappoint


I'm calling it now, the winner will be more of the same.

Champion: Jeff Gordon
Runner-up: Brad Keselowski
Dark Horse for Championship: Dale Jr
Driver who will win the most races: BK
Race of the Chase: Talladega
Chase Disappointment: Kyle Busch

Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Runner-up: Kurt Busch
Dark Horse for Championship: Ryan Newman
Driver who will win the most races: Kurt Busch
Race of the Chase: Homestead
Chase Disappointment: Kevin Harvick

Champion: Jeff Gordon
Runner-up: Jimmie Johnson
Dark Horse for Championship: Brad Keselowski
Driver who will win the most races: Jeff Gordon
Race of the Chase: Talladega
Chase Disappointment: Sad to say it but Tony Stewart assuming he qualifies for it haha.

Champion: Jimmie Johnson - He will continue to be picked champ until he can't do it
Runner-up: Jeff Gordon
Dark Horse for Championship: Brad Keselowski
Driver who will win the most races: Jeff Gordon
Race of the Chase: Talladega
Chase Disappointment: Kyle Busch - He will continue to be picked choker until he can prove he can run for a Cup Championship

Champion: Kevin Harvick
Runner-up: Kyle Busch
Dark Horse for Championship: Ryan Newman
Driver who will win the most races: Tie between Kyle Busch and Brad Keslowski @ 2
Race of the Chase: Charlotte
Chase Disappointment: Matt Kenseth

Champion: Jeff Gordon
Runner-up: Jimmie Johnson
Dark Horse for Championship: Brad Keselowski
Driver who will win the most races: Kevin Harvick and Jeff Gordon (2)
Race of the Chase: Talladega
Chase Disappointment: Matt Kenseth and Urnharted Jr