Eric called the shot on last weeks show saying that Joey Logano was the one to watch since he’s won 2 of the last 3 inaugural events on ovals. He went 3-for-4 last Sunday in Gateway with an overtime triumph at the World Wide Technology Raceway.

That netted him $60 as well as Greg $108 as both head to Sonoma winners again.

Chevrolet has won just 3 times in the last 14 years at Sonoma. Ford is only 2-for-18. Toyota is the one to watch in winning 2 of the last 3. However, can they hold off the other 2 manufacturers?

Martin Truex Jr. is obviously the favorite but he’s only had just 2 top 5 finishes all season. Is he really ready to win? Chase Elliott is the road racing master but is 0-for-5 at Sonoma. Is he really ready to win in Sonoma?

This race could be another wide open event with strategy playing the biggest role here. You can pit and not lose a lap so most drivers punt on domination in favor for final stage track position. But, with 11 different winners already this season, does that change anyone’s approach?

Race Odds

6-1…C Elliott and K Larson

10-1…Kyle B and M Truex Jr.

12-1…AJ Allmendinger, R Chastain and Hamlin

14-1…C Bell, R Blaney, C Briscoe and A Cindric

16-1…Kurt B

18-1…A Bowman and W Byron

25-1…T Reddick

30-1…E Jones, J Logano and D Suarez

50-1…K Harvick

60-1…A Almirola

100-1…H Burton

300-1…C Buescher, C Custer, A Dillon, J Haley, B Keselowski, R Stenhouse Jr. and D Wallace Jr.

500-1…T Dillon andM McDowell

TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 PICKS: RACE 16

CJ Radune

C Elliott…6-1…$19 ($114) 

K Larson…6-1…$20 ($120)

Kyle B…10-1…$12 ($120) 

R Chastain…12-1…$10 ($120) 

D Hamlin…12-1…$10 ($120) 

A Cindric…14-1…$9 ($126)

T Reddick…25-1…$6 ($150)

E Jones…30-1…$5 ($150)

D Suarez…30-1…$5 ($150)

K Harvick…50-1…$4 ($200)

RECORD: 9 for 15

TOTAL: -280

Greg DePalma

K Larson…6-1…$15 ($90)

Kyle B…10-1…$25 ($250) 

M Truex Jr…10-1…$10 ($100) 

C Bell…14-1…$8 ($112) 

C Briscoe…14-1…$12 ($168) 

Kurt B…16-1…$6 ($96)

A Bowman…18-1…$6 ($108)

T Reddick…25-1…$4 ($100)

E Jones…30-1…$4 ($120)

D Suarez…30-1…$6 ($180)

K Harvick…50-1…$4 ($200)

RECORD: 5 for 15

TOTAL: -474

Eric Smith

C Elliott…6-1…$18 ($108) 

K Larson…6-1…$18 ($108)

Kyle B…10-1…$11 ($110) 

M Truex Jr…10-1…$11 ($110) 

R Chastain…12-1…$10 ($120) 

C Bell…14-1…$10 ($140) 

Kurt B…16-1…$10 ($160)

T Reddick…25-1…$5 ($125)

D Suarez…30-1…$4 ($120)

K Harvick…50-1…$3 ($150)

RECORD: 6 for 15

TOTAL: -573

ARCHIVES

ENJOY ILLINOIS 300 PICKS: RACE 15

ENJOY ILLINOIS 300 WINNER: Joey Logano

CJ Radune

Kyle B…8-1…$14 ($112) …2^nd 

K Larson…8-1…$14 ($112) …12^th

M Truex Jr…9-1…$12 ($108) …6^th 

W Byron…10-1…$12 ($120) …19^th

C Elliott…10-1…$12 ($120) …21^st  

R Chastain…12-1…$9 ($108) …8^th  

T Reddick…12-1…$9 ($108) …16^th 

K Harvick…16-1…$7 ($112) …33^rd

A Bowman…18-1…$6 ($108) …13^th

D Suarez…40-1…$3 ($140) …23^rd

R Stenhouse Jr…75-1…$2 ($150) …32^nd 

RECORD: 0 for 1

TOTAL: -100

Greg DePalma

Kyle B…8-1…$28 ($224) …2^nd  

C Bell…12-1…$19 ($228) …9^th

K Harvick…16-1…$15 ($240) …33^rd

J Logano…16-1…$13 ($208) …1^st 

A Bowman…18-1…$5 ($90) …13^th 

C Briscoe…25-1…$4 ($100) …24^th 

D Suarez…40-1…$5 ($200) …23^rd 

A Dillon…60-1…$2 ($120) …15^th 

B Wallace…60-1…$2 ($120) …26^th 

R Stenhouse Jr…75-1…$4 ($300) …32^nd 

C Custer…200-1…$1 ($200) …29^th

J Haley…500-1…$1 ($500) …14^th

M McDowell…500-1…$1 ($500) …18^th

RECORD: 1 for 1

TOTAL: +121

Eric Smith

Kyle B…8-1…$18 ($144) …2^nd   

K Larson…8-1…$18 ($144) …12^th

W Byron…10-1…$12 ($120) …19^th

C Bell…12-1…$14 ($168) …9^th 

R Chastain…12-1…$14 ($168) …8^th     

J Logano…16-1…$10 ($160) …1^st   

Kurt B…30-1…$5 ($150) …3^rd

A Dillon…60-1…$5 ($200) …15^th   

R Stenhouse Jr…75-1…$2 ($150) …32^nd 

C Custer…200-1…$2 ($400) …29^th

RECORD: 1 for 1

TOTAL: +70