From a journalistic standpoint, there's a clear downside to making any sort of predictions: What if you're wrong?
The NASCAR season takes almost the entire calendar year _ trying to foretell the final outcome at the very beginning is challenging, to put it mildly. And given the internet's permanency, these predictions aren't going anywhere.
Still, there's clear value (and entertainment) from season predictions. They're fun for readers and writers alike, and they help give direction and perspective to the season as it unfolds. So without further ado, your 2018 NASCAR Cup Series predictions:
