Daytona 500 Predictions: Why Tony Stewart Will Capture His First Daytona 500

Despite capturing three Sprint Cup championships in his career, Tony Stewart has gone 0-of-13 at the Daytona 500.But this year will be different, as the defending champion has carried his momentum right into 2012.Stewart will start off in third at "The Great American Race" on Sunday after winning the first Gatorade Duel on Thursday. He was able to stay ahead of the pack at the Duel, which will serve him well at the Daytona 500.This year's Daytona 500 has restored the widely popular pack racing. While more dangerous for the drivers (as Danica Patrick can attest to), it favors the drivers who stay up in front throughout the 200-lap race.Stewart has all kinds of confidence this year. He would have won last Saturday's Budweiser Shootout exhibit...

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