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Statistical analysis has taken on a life of its own in modern-day professional sports, and NASCAR is no different. And perhaps the most important number in the sport this week is 16 — as in the drivers eligible to advance to the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Who’s going to make the 16-driver field when the smoke clears at Richmond?
We’re glad you asked.
One of the exciting new features in this year’s Chase Grid Battle Game Powered by Bing is the inclusion of Bing Predicts, a methodology that will provide round-by-round forecasts and help you advance to a fantasy championship. And as you sign up for the game and start to make your picks, keep in mind Bing recently has made accurate forecasts for the Women’s World Cup and the Tour de France.
To whet your appetite, below is a list of which drivers Bing predicts will make the 2015 Chase (ordered by points, which is why you will see Kyle Busch in 16th place). Come back in future weeks for more predictions by Bing.
1. Kevin Harvick
2. Joey Logano
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Jimmie Johnson
6. Martin Truex Jr.
7. Matt Kenseth
8. Kurt Busch
9. Denny Hamlin
10. Jamie McMurray
11. Jeff Gordon
12. Ryan Newman
13. Carl Edwards
14. Paul Menard
15. Clint Bowyer
16. Kyle Busch
Notes:
— Entering Richmond, Kyle Busch was 27th in points but had a win and was in the top 30, making him eligible for the Chase. Bing predicts he will rise to 25th in points after Richmond.
– Entering Richmond, Kasey Kahne was 17th while Aric Almirola was 16th. Bing predicts Kahne will overtake Almirola after Richmond, but it will not be enough to pass Clint Bowyer, who will earn the final berth in the Chase for a winless driver.