“I don't really follow NASCAR, but I think she will finish in the top 5.”

— Matthew Dawkins, environmental science/geography major, Oklahoma City

“I hope she does well; she did good in her practice runs. ... It would be cool to see a chick win a NASCAR race.”

— Brett Fitzpatrick, history major, Overland Park

“She won't be in the top 5. I'm going to put her 18th or 19th.”

— John Nelson, security, Lawrence

“She's going to do great, power to her!”

— Michele DeChadenedes, design major, Denver