“The three kinds of lies, right?
So why do we love NASCAR statistics so much?
Because they give a predictability to the outcome of a race. Even when a driver’s average finish or track type averages don’t pan out, we have the satisfaction of identifying it as out of the ordinary.
But, what happens when you take NASCAR statistics and apply some real brain power to them?
You get ‘The McClearn Report’.
Steve McClearn is a NASCAR fan and someone that knows a thing or two about statistics and probability. He is currently working on an algorithm that uses driver statistics to help predict a driver’s finish position.
Each week, he’ll provide his driver finish position chart to help all of you fantasy race players make good decisions for the race. He’s planning on providing a pre-qualifying and post-qualifying chart of expected driver finishes.
I’m still working the navigation layout in the Fantasy Racing section to accomodate his articles, but that is where they will be.
For now, here’s a direct link to ‘The McClearn Report’ for this Sunday’s UAW DiamlerChyrsler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.”