Jimmy Johnson lock to win Nextel?

askdna · #1 11-16-2007, 03:14 AM

Don't usually bet Nascar but does anyone like Jimmy Johnson (1/7) to win Nextal Cup vs. Jeff Gordon (4/1).

kdog · #2 11-16-2007, 04:14 AM

I like him to win but there are too many things that could happen for me to take a 1/7 bet.

askdna · #3 11-16-2007, 04:51 AM

What would the odds have to be for you to take the bet?

youtalkfunny · #4 11-16-2007, 05:38 AM

If Johnson finishes 18th or better, he clinches the title.

He has finished 18th or better in 14 of his last 15 races.

Also, this time out, the other drivers know what is going on, and none of them wants to be the dumbass who wrecks the guy and costs him the title. Nobody will be racing Johnson "hard". The entire field will be treating him with kid gloves, and giving him a wide berth at every opportunity.

Oh yeah, and he's finished top THREE in ten of his last twelve starts. He's pretty good.

EDIT: One last thing. No driver has ever blown an 86-point lead on the last race of the season.