The stretch from Michigan to New Hampshire will be crucial. But it's after that when the season gets really tough. From New Hampshire to Dover to Martinsville is always a period of apathy for those of us who travel to every race each season. Your tired, the teams are tired. It is hot, and most teams are planning for next year.
Silly season is in full gear and many relationships are a bit frazzled from stress.
The end is in sight, but not close enough. But if you're a title contender, and this year we could have three or four teams still in the hunt, Atlanta is the beacon in the distance. And for the leader, let's say Labonte for argument's sake, it won't get here fast enough. Information are applicable to this site.