The skies look clear and business has picked up. This weekend we move to Richmond for some short track action. The weather my effect things as the weekend progresses so make sure you stay tuned. As always, the research is just getting started, so think about getting signed up and get exclusive access to our projection model, the domination station lineup optimizer, and most importantly, direct chat room access to some of the sharpest NASCAR minds in the industry. I will be on there all weekend updating everyone on my research.
Top Plays
Kyle Busch – Well if this isn’t a layup I don’t know what is. Kyle Busch will have his work cut out for him as he goes for three wins in a row, as he is rolling off 32nd tommorrow night. However, he has top 5 speed all around, coupled with a pretty tremendous history at Richmond, save for his last couple tries. Alas – if Kyle Busch starts in the 30s, you start Kyle Busch. Easy.
Brad Keselowski – Brad Keselowski also fell victim to a few qualifying follies as he rolls of 28th. He doesn’t quite have the speed or resume that Busch has, but his prowess in 2018 should position him to be damn near a lock as well. He looked tremendous at Bristol before finding trouble late in the race, and should look to repeat the performance this week.
Kevin Harvick – Starting 10th, it is pretty clear Harvick and crew chief Rodney Childers are gearing up for the long one, as they have the fastest long run car against 27th single lap speed. I think there is a good chance Harv dominates a good chunk of this race on his way to a top five finish.
Kyle Larson – Larson may go a little overlooked this week, as he starts 5th which tends to be an awkward spot for fantasy purposes. However he clearly has the fastest short run car, and we learned in the xFinity race that there is some speed in the second groove – which Larson will be the first to find. Larson has had a stellar 2018 so far and should be able to compete for a win tomorrow night.
Fades
He has shown some speed this week, but I just can’t bring myself to play Chase Elliott – who has a forgettable 2018 season thus far.
Value
Daniel Hemric – Hemric makes his debut this weekend in the same equipment that Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman will be running with. He starts 22nd but showed pretty good short run speed across both practices. Hemric is a much better racer than people give him credit for and show compete for a top 15. Not bad for a guy priced at $5900.
Kasey Kahne – Kasey Kahne was having a fantastic run at Bristol before getting into some trouble last week. However, he has shown he can keep up and even showed some pretty impressive long run speed in practice this week. He is way under-priced and will likely be a little chalky. Alas, he is a good play and dare I say – a safe play?
David Ragan – The Front Row Motorsports duo have shown amazing speed this weekend. Teammate McDowell starts a little to high for my liking, but Ragan’s 23rd starting spot is much more palatable. The saavy veteran should have little trouble avoid trouble, and should be able to utilize that top 15 speed to great effect. He is a great salary saver this weekend.
Cole Whitt – If you need a punt play. Whitt qualified 35th but will attempt to run every lap, and can usually end up in the top 25 if he avoids trouble.
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