The Backstretch Blog: You can do magic

They call the New Hampshire Motor Speedway the "Magic Mile." I gotta be honest, I have no idea why. But can tell you that New Hampshire has the potential to be magical in both a good and bad way for most of the 12 chase drivers. If you are Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson or Denny Hamlin a win would make you look like a wizard after two weeks into the chase. If you are Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth or Kevin Harvick a bad run at New Hampshire to make your championship hopes disappear.

By HEATHER WILLIAMS

September 21, 2012