The race is decided by the drivers and the pit crews. Labonte is one of six Pontiac drivers, including Johnny Benson, who is third in the points. One without the other doesn't do you much good during the race. I don't think a driver will drive any differently. But fuel mileage depends on when the cautions fall as well.
Teams usually pick the low groove to pass.
Sometimes it gets backed up on the lower groove and it usually helps to roll outside for the pass. Most of the racing will be on the bottom. That's the fastest way around. All rights reserved.