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 | World Renowned Vegas Gaming Expert Picks Skateboarder Danny Way and Actor Keanu Reeves as Celebrity Favorites in 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity RacePublished 2009-04-01 16:01By Toyota Motorsports |
Pro Drivers Al Unser, Jr. and
Curtis, president of LasVegasAdvisor.com and one of the world's most recognized and quoted gambling authorities, correctly picked NASCAR pit reporter
Curtis has also sized-up how the rest of the stars of film, television and sports will fare in this historic, 10-lap race for charity, which is conducted in race-ready Scion tCs on a 1.97-mile street circuit through the downtown streets of
"I've actually driven the course of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, and it's a hair-raising experience," said Curtis. "I know how hard it is for the celebrities and pros alike to resist the fast-paced action of this race - and best of all, it's for charity."
Here's the morning-line on how Curtis sees the field of 18, fresh off their four days of drivers' training at an undisclosed location in the
Celebrities:
-- Danny Way (7-1) X Games champs usually fare pretty well in
this race, and Way should be no exception.
He's a fearless driver with a good feel for
the car -and the walls at Long Beach won't
intimidate him at all after having jumped the
Great Wall of China.
-- Keanu Reeves (14-1) Naturally fast and a definite threat to win.
Though you might think driving a bus in
"Speed" helps, his training at Freddy Spencer
motorcycle school and participation in other
racing events probably serve him better.
Track moles say he masters the technical stuff
almost as good as the Pros. Watch out!
-- Fonzworth Bentley (18-1) Shows the C.O.L.O.U.R.S. of victory with every
lap. Extremely passionate, fearless and
competitive. Has a shot to run with the top
dogs.
-- Eric Close (20-1) A consistent racer who demonstrates the same
focus on the track that he displays in his FBI
agent role on "Without a Trace." If he peaks
at the right time, he could be right up there.
-- Adrien Brody (21-1) An extremely fast driver. If he can perform
for 10 laps in Long Beach the way spies say he
did in the desert, he'll have a racing trophy
to put next to his Oscar.
-- Tim Daly (23-1) Like his character on "Private Practice," Daly
is cool and calculates his moves. He's
cruising at this point but he could be a
sleeper.
-- Ken Baker (23-1) This E! Entertainment news exec could end up
making some news himself on race day. Track
spies say he's lookin' good.
-- Raven-Symone (25-1) Whether she's acting, singing, dancing or
driving a race car, Raven-Symone seems to get
better and better every time. Nothing
flusters her. Comes in calm and ready to go
at it. Has flashes of brilliance ready to
shine.
-- Carlos Mencia (26-1) No joke, this famed funnyman may be the
underdog now but he's got some motorcycle
racing under his belt and could be breaking to
the front of the field on race day. Don't
count him out.
-- Mary Lynn Rajskub (45-1) Spies report that the "24" star is definitely
the most improved driver after training. She
was very tentative when she started out but
listens very well to direction and has perfect
lines on the track now. Keep an eye on her!
-- Alex Trebek (65-1) Despite being a long shot, it's unlikely that
Trebek will find himself in "Jeopardy!" in
Long Beach. He's quite methodical and
cerebral, which will serve him well in this
field.
Rounding out the field in this year's race are charity auction winners
Charity Auction Winners:
-- Douglas Fregin (22-1) Looks at racing from a very analytical
standpoint. The Blackberry inventor has some
experience as a member of a Porsche club; his
home track is Mosport, a historic Canadian
track. Could do very well, or could over
think his strategy.
-- Annamarie Dean (30-1) This is Dean's second shot at the checkered
flag, having been taken out by George Lucas in
her first run in 2007. But she won a chance
to try again by being the high bidder in the
Boys and Girls Club charity auction, so let's
see if she can make that competitive spirit
work its magic.
The celebrity field is set to test their skills amongst a strong contingent of professionals. The celebs may have a 30 second head start but with the "King of the Beach,"
Professionals:
-- Al Unser, Jr. (3-2) As a six time winner at Long Beach there is no
doubt in anyone's mind that Al knows the track
best. The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner,
two-time CART Series Champion and overall
winner of the 1985 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
is the one to beat!
-- Coy Gibbs (6-1) Another outstanding driver with a venerable
racing family pedigree. Should make the Pro
category one of the toughest calls in years.
-- Johnny Benson (7-2) 2008 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
champion. Can you say "competitive"?
-- Jamie Little (9-1) This ESPN/ABC pit reporter for the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series, who was the celebrity and
overall winner in the 2008 Toyota
Pro/Celebrity Race, is going to have to take
it up a notch this year. Spies say she's up
to the challenge.
-- Tom Rudnai (16-1) Rudnai won the 2001 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race,
so he's got victory in his blood. As
president of Longo Toyota in El Monte - which
is an affiliate of Penske Motor Group - he's
got lots to prove. He's looking good.
"It's a pleasure to have
Toyota will donate
Finally, a
EDITOR'S NOTE: Celebrity odds are provided for entertainment purposes only. Wagering on the outcome of the race is neither encouraged nor implied.
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