NASCAR FedExThe usual suspects may not be standing in Victory Lane when the checkered flag falls as the Dover Monster Mile will host the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks. With having a history of wearing down drivers the demanding concrete mile track led to race length being reduced from 500 miles to 400 miles.

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The track that punishes drivers with high G forces in the turns at extremely high speeds for a mile track, Kyle Petty still talks of dreading to race in that. The driver that can withstand the physical demands on the concrete track will be the winner.

The man known as “Concrete Carl” is the obvious favorite heading into this race. Carl Edwards has a knack for the way the concrete tracks grab hold of tires and ask more of the drivers in the skill department as he is already coming off a win in NASCAR Nationwide on the all concrete Nashville Speedway.

Edwards should be up front from green flag to checker on this weekend as he owns the best average finish on the track and with his better power plant package under the hood of his Roush Fenway No. 99. On the Monster Mile, Will anyone give Edwards a challenge?

Jimmie Johnson is up to the task of taking down Carl as he is another driver that has run well at Dover. Even though Kyle Busch’s Toyota powered Joe Gibbs Racing team has not been up to snuff in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, he also has a win on the track.

Look no further than Martin Truex Jr if you are looking for a long shot. He has a great opportunity to collect his first win of the 2011 season and first win as a Michael Waltrip Racing team member as he will be a 30-1 shot to win.