Talladega: Jeff Gordon Owns Top Spot at Talladega, but Can He Bring Home a Win?
By on April 17, 2011
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Talladega presents good opportunity but big challenge for Jeff Gordon
If Jeff Gordon has had his eye on winning the Aaron’s 499, then qualifying for the pole position will go a long way in accomplishing that goal.
As a matter of fact, Gordons feat was part of a historic day for his team, Hendrick Motorsports, as their team managed to score the top four positions for Sunday’s race.
Now, all Gordon has to do is bring home a victory which, as he told Lee Spencer of FoxSports.com, is much easier said than done.
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Gordon said:
Anybody can win this race. We saw in Daytona. Look at the top five. There are guys that you wouldn't necessarily expect to be up there, so anybody can win this race. I look at the competition as being ... first of all the biggest competition is ourselves to make sure we survive and get to the finish. You have to watch for overheating. You've got to stay out of the wrecks. You have got to have kind of a flawless day to get yourself there.
It’s the truth that pole position gives you an advantage but rarely guarantees you a victory. The key though will be for Hendrick to make good on one of those top four spots. Anything other than a win for one of the four drivers is a failure for a team.
I think they’ll have a winner in Earnhardt Jr. He seems primed for a victory and this would be a good victory for him.
Gordon wins pole position, but the glory will go to Dale Jr.
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