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LONG HOT SUMMER| Larry Dixon | 4/1 | Still in it, but needs a long run of success |
| Joe Amato | 6/1 | Spoiler role most likely, but at least he can see now |
| Kenny Bernstein | 10/1 | looks unlikely for top spot, but will have a say |
| Doug Kalitta | 12/1 | look out for this bunch in 2001 |
| Cory Mac | 16/1 | The inexplicable one -- how can they struggle so? |
| Doug Herbert | 20/1 | Hard to stay enthused while being fined to death |
| David Grubnic | 24/1 | A nice bit player, but not a threat |
| Don Lampus | 30/1 | Not the worst rookie year, but not what they wanted |
FUNNY CAR
John Force looks ready to bust a move in Funny Car - maybe he already
has! You don't have to be an oracle to know this bunch will not struggle
all year, and the new body will give them the edge they have so far
lacked. Technology aside, Force may just want to defend the title more
than the others want to take it away. Everybody wants to be champ, but
Force is still the man until someone proves otherwise. LENNY'S LINE:
5/2 Down in the points, but not for long
Hey, no headlocks, Russian legs sweeps, or body slams please! The WWF entourage deserves high marks for their efforts to date. They've talked the talk and walked the walk, and may even get the job done when all is said and done. Toliver does lead as this is written, but the match isn't over. And ya can't be the man until ya beat the man. Stay tuned. LENNY'S LINE: 7/2 A Texas death match to the bitter end.
THE REST OF THE GUYS
| Tony Pedregon | 6/1 | Boss' stature keeping him down -- know your role |
| Ron Capps | 8/1 | Horsepower boss done in by inconsistency |
| Jim Epler | 10/1 | Only one champ per camp-- now knows Tony P deal |
| Scotty Cannon | 14/1 | Takes more than style to get it done at this level |
| Dean Skuza | 18/1 | Five year plan may still work out, but not in Y2K |
| Whit Bazemore | 20/1 | Question marks abound, for now and later |
| Al Hoffman | 24/1 | They haven't killed each other, but the nitro fine guy isn't out of the woods yet |
PRO STOCK
When I made Warren Johnson a virtual lock to take the Pro Stock gold,
I wasn't counting on him coming out in test mode and staying there through
August. To make matters worse, WJ isn't showing many signs of coming
out of his funk. Any number of racers have outgunned him lately, including
the two who are ahead of him in the points standings. It ain't over
till the Winston Girl delivers the hardware, but it doesn't look good
fer da Professor. LENNY'S LINE: 4/1 Get ready for the comeback
trail, WJ
Yep, that Jeggy boy looks good for the top spot at this juncture. His lead is anything but insurmountable, but Jeg Coughlin will probably have to screw up big time to lose the championship. He has been doing a bit of that lately, but it isn't sweaty time just yet. LENNY'S LINE -- 9/5 Get ready to polish the hardware, jegsters
THE REST OF THE GUYS
| Ron Krisher | 3/1 | The fly in Jeggy's ointment, if there is one |
| Kurt Johnson | 5/1 | Pomona crash set the tone -- major disappointment |
| Troy Coughlin | 8/1 | The Tony P, Jimmy E scenario all over again |
| Mark Pawuk | 12/1 | Cowboy always capable of win, maybe not top spot |
| Richie Stevens | 16/1 | Needs to be a consistent presence to contend |
| Jim Yates | 20/1 | Once a dominator, now in the pack |
| Tom Martino | 24/1 | Great car, great talent all around, so-so results |
| Bruce Allen | 26/1 | Operation may finally be headed in right direction |
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