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The Daytona 500 is Sunday and SI’s Lars Anderson is breaking down the five hottest topics entering the 2012 Sprint Cup Season, including how Danica Patrick will fare in her 10 Cup events this season. Read the other burning questions below. (Simon Bruty/SI)
ANDERSON: Burning questions for the 2012 Sprint Cup seasonMARTIN: The Daytona 500 isn’t necessary for a driver’s legacyMcCARTNEY: Rejuvenated Johnson looking for sixth championship

The Daytona 500 is Sunday and SI’s Lars Anderson is breaking down the five hottest topics entering the 2012 Sprint Cup Season, including how Danica Patrick will fare in her 10 Cup events this season. Read the other burning questions below. (Simon Bruty/SI)

ANDERSON: Burning questions for the 2012 Sprint Cup season
MARTIN: The Daytona 500 isn’t necessary for a driver’s legacy
McCARTNEYRejuvenated Johnson looking for sixth championship

The closest race in Chase history will be settled this afternoon at Homestead. Will the winner be Carl Edwards or Tony Stewart? While you ponder the matchup, take a second to check out SI.com’s gallery of Sports Figures on South Park. (Michael J. LeBrecht II/1Deuce3 Photography; Josh Holmberg/Icon SMI; Mike McCarn/AP; Fred Vuich/S) 
GALLERY: Sports Figures on South ParkANDERSON: Nobody can stop a streaking Tony StewartESTES: Stewart looking to make history as a driver/ownerLONG: Edwards in control heading to the Chase finaleTUTTLE: Five other drives who could benefit from a win
MARTIN: Edwards, Stewart poised for a dramatic finish

The closest race in Chase history will be settled this afternoon at Homestead. Will the winner be Carl Edwards or Tony Stewart? While you ponder the matchup, take a second to check out SI.com’s gallery of Sports Figures on South Park. (Michael J. LeBrecht II/1Deuce3 Photography; Josh Holmberg/Icon SMI; Mike McCarn/AP; Fred Vuich/S)

MARTIN: Edwards, Stewart poised for a dramatic finish