Phoenix Predictions: Look for a Dixon rebound

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Tony Schumacher looks to rebound at Phoenix

Here's hoping the sun is out in the Arizona desert this weekend.
I want to do something for this season, and that's for every race come out with who I think we wind up in the winner's circle on Sunday night.
Here's what I think will happen:
TOP FUEL
Larry Dixon -
Look for the Al-Anabi team, which didn't qualify during the only time trial at the rain-shortened Winternationals. Give Alan Johnson three, four qualifying runs and he's going to be near the top of the qualifying charts. And on race day, he's nearly unbeatable. No combine that with Dixon's prowess in the race car, and it's a pretty good combination.
Don't forget: Also expect Tony Schumacher to bounce back, and look out for the Budweiser team and Brando Bernstein, who has always fared well in Phoenix since his rookie season.
FUNNY CAR
Del Worsham -
The Chino Hills resident, who grew up in Whittier, hasn't exactly performed well in the Arizona Desert, but that was when his former sponsor - Checker Schuks and Kragen - were the race sponsor, so he always felt that pressure to do well. He doesn't need to worry about that now, since he no longer is a driver/owner, just a pilot, so expect the Al-Anabi team to complete the sweep.
Don't forget: Tim Wilkerson missed the cut at the Winternationals, so look for him to bounce back, and I wouldn't be surprised with a Wilk-Worsham final.
PRO STOCK
Kurt Johnson -
KJ got hurt by the cold track at Pomona. That won't happen this weekend, and he's always done well at Firebird. Expect more of the same this weekend.
Don't forget: Greg Anderson did everything at the Winternationals, but win. I'm sure he'll come back firing at Phoenix. I just like KJ.

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