Advocare 500 (Race 25 of 36)

[TPB]

Welcome Race Fans to the third annual 2012 Satfix NASCAR Pool.

Congrats to sideswiper for winning the IrwinTools Night Race.

This weeks race is the Advocare 500 at Atlanta.

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Coverage begins Sunday September 2nd at 6:30 PM EST. The deadline for picks will be 30 minutes prior to the drop of the green flag.

After qualifying the driver tier list will be edited to reflect those who did not qualify. All drivers who do not qualify will be highlighted in red.

Be sure to make yourself familiar with the NASCAR Pool Rules and Regulations.

Make sure that you pick three drivers from tier 1, three drivers from tier 2, and four drivers from tier 3.

Make sure that you post both the driver's name and car number to eliminate any confusion.

Make sure that you pick the lap closest the the first caution lap for a tie breaker.

For your reference, here are the tiers:

Tier 1

16 Greg Biffle
17 Matt Kenseth
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
11 Denny Hamlin
48 Jimmie Johnson
56 Martin Truex Jr.
14 Tony Stewart
29 Kevin Harvick
18 Kyle Busch
99 Carl Edwards
15 Clint Bowyer
2 Brad Keselowski

Tier 2

39 Ryan Newman
27 Paul Menard
20 Joey Logano
5 Kasey Kahne
31 Jeff Burton
9 Marcos Ambrose
42 Juan Montoya
1 Jamie McMurray
43 Aric Almirola
22 Sam Hornish Jr.
55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears
34 David Ragan
38 David Gilliland
10 Danica Patrick
93 Travis Kvapil
36 Dave Blaney
83 Landon Cassill
30 David Stremme
37 J.J. Yeley
98 Michael McDowell-DNQ
26 Josh Wise-DNQ
23 Scott Riggs19 Mike Bliss-DNQ
32 T.J. Bell
87 Joe Nemechek
33 Stephen Leicht-DNQ
21 Trevor Bayne
91 Reed Sorensen
95 Scott Speed

Edited Friday August 31st

[TPB]

Qualifying Results ...

1 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Office Depot / Mobil 1 186.122 29.787 Leader
2 16 Greg Biffle Ford 3M / Manheim Auctions 185.648 29.863 -0.076
3 18 Kyle Busch Toyota Wrigley's Doublemint 185.492 29.888 -0.101
4 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Ford EcoBoost 185.319 29.916 -0.129
5 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 185.307 29.918 -0.131
6 55 Mark Martin Toyota Aaron's Dream Machine 185.232 29.930 -0.143
7 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota Sport Clips 185.220 29.932 -0.145
8 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's / Kobalt Tools 185.139 29.945 -0.158
9 20 Joey Logano Toyota The Home Depot 185.084 29.954 -0.167
10 9 Marcos Ambrose Ford DEWALT 185.053 29.959 -0.172
11 5 Kasey Kahne Chevrolet HendrickCars.com 184.997 29.968 -0.181
12 99 Carl Edwards Ford Subway 184.930 29.979 -0.192
13 43 Aric Almirola Ford AdvoCare 184.874 29.988 -0.201
14 34 David Ragan Ford Glory Foods 184.738 30.010 -0.223
15 22 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge Shell / Pennzoil 184.609 30.031 -0.244
16 51 Kurt Busch Chevrolet HendrickCars.com 184.566 30.038 -0.251
17 39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet Army Medicine 184.480 30.052 -0.265
18 27 Paul Menard Chevrolet Quaker State / Menards 184.425 30.061 -0.274
19 13 Casey Mears Ford GEICO 184.082 30.117 -0.330
20 1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats 184.070 30.119 -0.332
21 2 Brad Keselowski Dodge Miller Lite 184.058 30.121 -0.334
22 36 Dave Blaney Chevrolet Tommy Baldwin Racing 183.747 30.172 -0.385
23 10 Danica Patrick Chevrolet GoDaddy.com 183.673 30.184 -0.397
24 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Rheem 183.643 30.189 -0.402
25 47 Bobby Labonte Toyota Kingsford 183.509 30.211 -0.424
26 31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Caterpillar 183.412 30.227 -0.440
27 78 Regan Smith Chevrolet Furniture Row / Farm American 183.388 30.231 -0.444
28 56 Martin Truex Jr. Toyota NAPA Shocks 183.370 30.234 -0.447
29 38 David Gilliland Ford House / Autry 183.364 30.235 -0.448
30 15 Clint Bowyer Toyota 5-hour Energy 183.333 30.240 -0.453
31 30 David Stremme Toyota Inception Motorsports 183.037 30.289 -0.502
32 21 Trevor Bayne Ford Good Sam Club / Camping World 182.886 30.314 -0.527
33 42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet Target 182.759 30.335 -0.548
34 249 Jason Leffler Toyota Robinson-Blak-
eney Racing 182.675 30.349 -0.562
35 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard / Diet Mountain Dew 182.627 30.357 -0.570
36 195 Scott Speed Ford Jordan Truck Sales 182.549 30.370 -0.583
37 87 Joe Nemechek Toyota AM / FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves 182.380 30.398 -0.611
38 191 Reed Sorenson Chevrolet Plinker Tactical 182.189 30.430 -0.643
39 23 Scott Riggs Chevrolet North Texas Pipe 182.141 30.438 -0.651
40 37 J.J. Yeley Chevrolet MaxQworkforce
.com 182.069 30.450 -0.663
41 98 Michael McDowell Ford Phil Parsons Racing 181.777 30.499 -0.712
42 26 Josh Wise* Ford MDS Transport 181.390 30.564 -0.777
43 33 Stephen Leicht* Chevrolet Little Joes
Autos.com 181.283 30.582 -0.795
44 83 Landon Cassill Toyota Burger King 181.224 30.592 -0.805
45 119 Mike Bliss Toyota Plinker Tactical 180.651 30.689 -0.902
46 93 Travis Kvapil Toyota Dr Pepper / Burger King 180.527 30.710 -0.923
47 32 T.J. Bell Ford Greensmoke 180.457 30.722 -0.935

[TPB]

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Just a reminder that in 2 weeks time the chase will begin and the tiers will be rearranged. We will continue to remind you of the changes and you will want to pay close attention to the new tiers as the points will be crucial for the last 10 races.

Thanks everyone

[creekbug]

tier 1

2 Brad Keselowski
11 denny hamlin
29 kevin harvick

tier 2

5 kasey kahne
39 ryan newman
55 mark martin

tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears

fcl: 43

[Gamer]

Tier 1
48 Jimmie Johnson
11 Denny Hamlin
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr

Tier 2
24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3
51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
10 Danica Patrick
34 David Ragan

1st caution
lap 20

Good luck to all!:thumbsup:

[arflaw]

14 Tony Stewart
48 Jimmie Johnson
11 Denny Hamlin

39 Ryan Newman
24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
10 Danica Patrick

FCL 31

[carldc3]

88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
11 Denny Hamlin
48 Jimmie Johnson

55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon
1 Jamie McMurray

51 Kurt Busch
13 Casey Mears
10 Danica Patrick
93 Travis Kvapil

FCL 38

[Costactc]

T1
48 Jimmie Johnson
16 Greg Biffle
15 Clint Bowyer

T2
24 Jeff Gordon
55 Marc Martin
20 Joey Logano

T3
78 Regan Smith
95 Scott Speed
10 Danica Patrick
34 David Ragan

FCL: 33

[buckets88]

Tier One
48 Jimmie Johnson
16 Greg Biffle
17 Matt Kenseth

Tier Two
24 Jeff Gordon
9 Marcos Ambrose
5 Kasey Kahne

Tier Three
51 Kurt Busch
34 David Ragan
78 Regan Smith
13 Casey Mears

FCL 57

[niblr]

Here's my picks............................................. .............................

Tier 1

17 Matt Kenseth
48 Jimmie Johnson
18 Kyle Busch

Tier 2

5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
34 David Ragan

FCL 46

[true grit]

Tier 1
48 Jimmie Johnson
14 Tony Stewart
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Tier 2
5 Kasey Kahne
24 Jeff Gordon
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3
51 Kurt Busch
34 David Ragan
36 Dave Blaney
87 Joe Nemechek

FCL 38

[pierre181]

Tier 1

16 Greg Biffle
48 Jimmie Johnson
2 Brad Keselowski

Tier 2

39 Ryan Newman
5 Kasey Kahne
9 Marcos Ambrose

Tier 3

78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
38 David Gilliland
93 Travis Kvapil

fcl 22

[KIDWCKED]

Tier1
48 Jimmie Johnson
14 Tony Stewart
16 Greg Biffle

Tier2
24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
10 Marcos Ambrose

Tier3
51 Kurt Busch
34 David Ragan
13 Casey Mears
10 Danica Patrick

Fcl 51
Thanx for the pool!!

[runamok]

Tier 1

17 Matt Kenseth
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
48 Jimmie Johnson

Tier 2

5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears
34 David Ragan

FCL 6

[aj1]

Tier #1
11 Denny Hamlin
14 Tony Stewart
48 Jimmy Johnson

Tier #2
5 Kasey Kahne
20 Joey Logano
22 Sam Hornish Jr.

Tier #3
10 Danica Patrick
47 Bobby Labonte
51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith

f.c.l. #8

[lonewolf]

Hi All!!! Good Luck on the race!!

Tier 1
16 Greg Biffle
18 Kyle Busch
11 Denny Hamlin

Tier 2
9 Marcos Ambrose
24 Jeff Gordon
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3

78 Regan Smith
21 Trevor Bayne
83 Landon Cassill
36 Dave Blaney

FCL 19

[jeffnez]

t1
14 Tony Stewart
29 Kevin Harvick
18 Kyle Busch
t2
39 Ryan Newman
5 Kasey Kahne
24 Jeff Gordon
t3
51 Kurt Busch
13 Casey Mears
34 David Ragan
78 Regan Smith
fcl 28

[Curler89]

Tier 1
17 Matt Kenseth
16 Greg Biffle
14 Tony Stewart

Tier 2
5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3
51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears


FCL 25

[marlo803]

t-1
17 matt kenseth
14 tony stewart
48 jimmy johnson

t-2
5 kasey kahn
24 jeff gordon
55 mark martin

t-3
78 regan smith
21 trevor bayne
51 kurt busch
47 bobby labonte

fcl....11:bump:

[murph001]

Tier1
48 Jimmy Johnson
14 Tony Stewart
16 Greg Biffle

Tier2
24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin

tier3
78 Regan Smith
21 Trevor Bayne
47 Bobby Labonte
34 David Ragan

FCL 40

[bjl]

Tier 1

14 Tony Stewart
17 Matt Kenseth

Tier 2

9 Marcos Ambrose
20 Joey Logano

Tier 3

13 Casey Mears
34 David Regan
51 Kurt Busch

FCL 12

[Rolling Stone]

Tier 1:
48 Jimmie Johnson
17 Matt Kenseth
99 Carl Edwards

Tier 2:
5 Kasey Kahne
24 Jeff Gordon
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3:
51 Kurt Busch
34 David Ragan
21 Trevor Bayne
93 Travis Kvapil


FCL @ 4

[scott21]

T-1
14 stewart
18 kyle busch
48 johnson
T-2
9 ambrose
39 newman
27 menard
T-3
51 kurt busch
78 smith
34 ragan
10 patrick

fcl 21

[brotherstores]

Hi All!!! Good Luck on the race!!

Tier 1
16 Greg Biffle
18 Kyle Busch
11 Denny Hamlin

Tier 2
9 Marcos Ambrose
24 Jeff Gordon
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3

22 Sam Hornish Jr.
21 Trevor Bayne
83 Landon Cassill
36 Dave Blaney

FCL 19

22 Sam Hornish Jr. is not a Tier 3 driver.

Try and make a correction before the race starts tonight.

PM sent.

[brotherstores]

Tier 1
14 Tony Stewart
48 Jimmy Johnson
17 Matt Kenseth

Tier 2
24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin

Tier 3
51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
21 Trevor Bayne
47 Bobby Labonte

FCL
Lap 33

[sideswiper]

Tier1

29 Kevin Harvick
11 Denny Hamlin
48 Jimmie Johnson

Tier 2

24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin

Tier3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
21 Trevor Bayne
47 Bobby Labonte

FLC 29

[pandr]

Tier 1
14 Tony Stewart
16 Greg Biffle
18 Kyle Busch

Tier 2
5 Kasey Kahne
20 Joey Logano
26 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3
13 Casey Mears
34 David Ragan
36 Dave Blaney
51 Kurt Busch

FCL - 62
Good luck kids and Thanx TPB

[pandr]

T-1
14 stewart
18 kyle busch
48 johnson
T-2
9 ambrose
39 newman
27 menard
T-3
51 kurt busch
78 smith
34 ragan
10 patrick

fcl 21

Hey scott. Please include the fill driver names. It makes life a lttle easier for TPB.:D

[bimmerguy]

Tier 1

17 Matt Kenseth
11 Denny Hamlin
2 Brad Keselowski

Tier 2

24 Jeff Gordon
5 Kasey Kahne
9 Marcos Ambrose

Tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
21 Trevor Bayne


FCL 78

[TPB]

Tier1
48 Jimmy Johnson
14 Tony Stewart
2 Brad Keselowski

Tier2
24 Jeff Gordon
9 Marcos Ambrose
31 Jeff Burton

Tier3
21 Trevor Bayne
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears
78 Regan Smith

FCL-24

[eyeQ]

Tier 1

48 Jimmie Johnson
14 Tony Stewart
11 Denny Hamlin

Tier 2

24 Jeff Gordon
20 Joey Logano
5 Kasey Kahne

Tier 3

13 Casey Mears
21 Trevor Bayne
51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith



fcl 8

[oak]

Tier 1

16 Greg Biffle
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
48 Jimmie Johnson

Tier 2

27 Paul Menard
5 Kasey Kahne
24 Jeff Gordon

Tier 3

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
47 Bobby Labonte
13 Casey Mears

FCL 22

[Pollypurabred]

Tier 1


17 Matt Kenseth
18 Kyle Busch
14 Tony Steward


Tier 2

9 Marcos Ambrose
5 Kasey Kahne
27 Paul Menard



Tier 3


51 Kurt Busch
38 David Gilliland
78 Regan Smith
13 Casey Mears


FCL 11

[bobkoke]

48 Jimmie Johnson
16 Greg Biffle
17 Matt Kenset

24 Jeff Gordon
9 Marcos Ambrose
5 Kasey Kahne


51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
13 Casey Mears
34 David Ragan

lap 17

[mental]

14 Tony Stewart
17 Matt Kenseth
11 Denny Hamlin

5 Kasey Kahne
55 Mark Martin
24 Jeff Gordon

51 Kurt Busch
78 Regan Smith
34 David Ragan
38 David Gilliland

FCl45

[brotherstores]

Congrats to bimmerguy, lonewolf, and sideswiper on your dominating top three finishes.....WTG.

I think next time I'll keep quiet about lonewolf's mistakes on his picks....lol.

[eyeQ]

Congrats to bimmerguy ...again:D ...:thumbsup:

[lonewolf]

Congrats Bimmerguy!! Nice picks!! Thanks DD and creekbug for pointing out my mistake on 22 !!

[murph001]

Congrats Bimmerguy....

[aj1]

nice picks bimmerguy

[marlo803]

awesome job bimmerguy!!:cheers2:

nice pick's

[Gamer]

Congratulations bimmerguy on your win. Great picks!:thumbsup:

[true grit]

Congrats on the nice picks bimmerguy. :thumbsup:

[KIDWCKED]

Nice piks guys!!Congrats bimmerguy!!!

[creekbug]

wtg bimmerguy nice picks :thumbsup:

[arflaw]

Congrats bimmerguy. Nice picks!

[runamok]

WTG bimmerguy nice picks

[Costactc]

Great picks bimmerguy.

[TPB]

bjl just so you know, because you weren't able to get your picks completed before green flag, I gave you the lowest scoring driver in each tier in lieu of your blank entries. However, don't feel bad. I have had scores like that with a full board lol.


Tier 1

14 Tony Stewart
17 Matt Kenseth

Tier 2

9 Marcos Ambrose
20 Joey Logano

Tier 3

13 Casey Mears
34 David Regan
51 Kurt Busch

FCL 12

[jeffnez]

wtg bimmerguy nice pics

[Pollypurabred]

Great picks bimmerguy and the rest of the top three. You guys can now take the next three weeks off with PAY.

[sideswiper]

WTG bimmerguy