To Burton 5809, I'll say...you're right as I know from experience since I've won some races that oddsmakers would've been certain I'd lose, however Brad wouldn't be 1st in national points going into the last three meaningful races of the season if he was a pushover for anyone (case in point his 3rd & 4th rnd opponents at Indy are very successful racers), so I'm giving him some credit that he definitely earned, and if he focuses on the task at hand, then he'd give me reason for my thoughts regardless of who his first rnd opponent is.
Brian, if Brad had to race any of those others that I mentioned, then I'd say may the best racer win, because truly the best racer of that heat would be the winner (or the luckiest, but you make your luck I feel). It's not so much that I'm rooting for him, because I'm also rooting for Jody, Toby, of course my bud Fletch, and Trista, plus Rusty as well in Stock.
Floyd, good luck to you and I'll be rooting for you as well!!!
MAY ALL OF THE BEST (MOST DESERVING) RACERS WIN THEIR FIRST ROUND!!!