It's Bristol Baby!

Besides Daytona, I think Bristol Motor Speedway is my favorite race track on the Sprint Cup circuit. Tight racing, bumping, banging and tempers flaring have long been part of NASCAR visiting Bristol and something tells me this week may not be an exception. Several drivers have had lot success at Bristol, but i'm gonna limit my choices down to a handful. And here they are:

Kurt Busch, No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge (Penske Racing)

Last Week: 11th place finish in Kobalt Tools 500

Career at Bristol: 14.5 Avg. Finish, 5 Wins, 5 Top 5's, 9 Top 10's

Why he could win: In the last few years Kurt Busch has been almost unbeatable at Bristol, earning 5 wins at a track many consider to be one of the toughest in NASCAR. Betting against him would be like betting against the late Dale Earnhardt on a restrictor plate track, you just don't do it.

Kyle Busch, No. 18 M&M's Toyota (Joe Gibbs Racing)

Last Week: Won the Kobalt Tools 500

Career at Bristol: 13.5 Avg. Finish, 1 Win, 2 Top 5's, 4 Top 10's

Why he could win: It could be a brotherly affair this week at Bristol between Kurt and Kyle Busch. While Kurt has more experience at Bristol, Kyle won the first ever Car of Tomorrow race at Bristol one year ago, besting Jeff Burton to pick up the checkered flag. I wouldn't be surprised to see Kyle win it again considering the hot streak he is on.

Matt Kenseth, No. 17 DEWALT Ford (Roush-Fenway Racing)

Last Week: 7th place finish in Kobalt Tools 500

Career at Bristol: 12.5 Avg. Finish, 2 Wins, 7 Top 5's, 9 Top 10's

Why he could win: Much like Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth has seemed most at home in Bristol over the last few years, earning two trips to victory lane (including sweeping the fall races here only a few years ago). He's had a bit of bad luck as of late but Bristol could be just what he needs to get going in the right direction.

Choosing an underdog at Bristol is hard because anyone could end up in the fence at any time, making it that much more difficult to choose someone who could surprise. But, i'm gonna give it a shot anyway:

Scott Riggs, No. 66 State Water Heaters Chevrolet (Haas/CNC Racing)

Last Week: 18th place finish in Kobalt Tools 500

Career at Bristol: 24.4 Avg. Finish, 1 Top 5, 2 Top 10's

Why he could win: I don't suspect anyone else is going to pick Scott Riggs, but i'm willing to take that chance this week. This team, with Jeff Green behind the wheel, finished 6th in this race one year ago and Riggs has had mild success here. While they are a long shot to win, a top 10 or even a top 5 could be within reach.