I plan on being in our seats high up in turn 4 for my 38th Little 500. I certainly wouldn't bet again Eric Gordon taking his 10th checkered flag as the winner this year. The man absolutely owns this race. There are a number of others that can certainly derail those plans though.

Past champions like Brian Tyler, Shane Cottle and Chet Fillip all have what it takes to pick up their second championship. Veterans like Aaron Pierce, Brian Gerster, Jimmy McCune, Tony Elliott and Shane Hollingsworth sit waiting to grab that first place trophy.

Youngsters like Jacob Wilson and Donny Adams Jr. have proven they to can compete for that coveted crown. A few names not on the entry list at this time include past champions Jeff Bloom, David Steele and Chris Windom. If they do indeed enter, they can also be counted on to provide quality competition.

This race is unlike most others in that it takes a combination of both patience and aggressive driving. If you are too patient, you fall out of the mix while driving too aggressively you fall victim to bad luck. Luck indeed has a huge part in determining the winner. With mandatory pit stops on tap, a well timed stop can certainly work in your favor. Pit at the wrong time and the window of opportunity slams shut.

Luck also plays into the mix as accidents and mechanical failures jump up and bite you. You may be well on your way to a great finish only to be caught up in someone else's misfortune or mechanical gremlins can end your night early. That little $5 part can sideline even the best equipment on raceday.

With all that being said, who will win the 64th rendition of the "Greatest Short Track Race in the World"? I am going to go with a dark horse this year. I think Ryan Litt will put the 07 in victory lane on Saturday night the 26th.