The People’s Facts – AAA 400

There’s no time to bask in the glow of the People’s Pigskin‘s 2-0 record. It’s time to get back to work on the People’s Pitstop. And it’s time to discuss the track that will host Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race, the second in the Chase for the Cup.

Track basics: Dover International Speedway is the “Monster Mile,” a highly banked concrete track that has hosted NASCAR events since 1969. It also holds a soft spot in our hearts, since it’s one of the few places in America where you can bet on football (kind of) without risking a visit from your local law enforcement officers.

Last time we were here: Back in May, Kyle Busch won the Autism Speaks 400 with the help of a late penalty on Jimmie Johnson. The Internet’s favorite fantasy NASCAR team scored 270 points, with the help of runner-up Jeff Burton.

Other recent winners: Johnson (fall 2009), Greg Biffle (2008), Carl Edwards (2007).

Who wins here a lot: Does it seem like Johnson is here a lot? Well, he leads active NASCAR drivers with five Sprint Cup victories on this track. His teammates Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin are right behind him with four wins apiece.

So what do we know now? We know that Denny Hamlin is a legitimate threat to deny Johnson a fifth straight Sprint Cup. So is Clint Bowyer, as long as he can keep passing inspections. And we know that an exciting race does not guarantee a ratings bonanza.

Normally, this is where we would be directing you to the Yahoo Sports preview for this race. However, it’s not up yet. Maybe they were waiting for Andy Reid to make up his mind first. Anyway, we’ll get it to you as soon as possible.

Remember to vote on the NASCAR and football polls to the right of this post. Only you can help us set our lineups each week. We’ll be back with some more football thoughts.