We are headed to Daytona this weekend for the Daytona 500. This is one of my favorite racetrack on the Nascar schedule. I love Daytona because have how it benefits both players who want to play it safe or risky. With little setbacks due to it the first race of the season.
Last Season Overall Standings:
Yahoo Fantasy Racing - 123rd
Fantasy Live - 97th
Daytona Picks:
Yahoo Fantasy Racing-
A:
Starter: Dale Earnhardt Jr (9)
Bench: Denny Hamlin (9)
Reason: Easy decision overall. Its Dale Jr we talking about. Defending race winner. You not sitting him. Was very impressive in duel race. Will be a heavy favorite. Hamlin was someone else I liked. Even though I knew I wouldn't start. I like anyone from HMS or JGR in group A.
B:
Starter: Martin Truex Jr
Starter: Greg Biffle
Bench: Carl Edwards
Bench: Clint Bowyer
Reason: Tough grouping B is. I think this is the most important tier. Your roster will be made or broke in my opinion. I really like Truex Jr. He was someone I kept a eye on all last season at plate races. He never get any credit. But he getting a lot of hype now. May be fool gold , but I am taking a chance with him. Greg Biffle get the 2nd spot by default. Not crazy about him. But The Biff is arguably one of the best plate racers in the field. With Kurt Busch news it risky to waste a Biff start , but to be honest I think he does really well. So doesn't matter long as you get a great points day.
C:
Starter: Landon Cassill
Bench: Michael Waltrip
Reason: I like what Cassill brings. He isn't overvauled nor is he talked about a lot heading into Daytona. He proven to be a asset to any fantasy team on this type track. I am willing to take my chances. Regan Smith also available , but I will wait on him.
Fantasy Live - 20,11,88,32 and 33
Sleeper Pick - Martin Truex Jr
Race Winner - Dale Jr
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