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We are headed to Indianapolis this weekend. In my opinion there isn't a track we go to that is comparable to the 2.5 mile flat racetrack. A lot of people compare Pocono to Indy, but really they are two different venues. Realistically the only real similarity is they are both large and flat. Both tracks are set up differently and both tracks are different lengths. Plus we are using a higher-drag aero package here this weekend, so I wouldn't put too much into results from Pocono. But hey that just me though.
****Remember qualifying is on Saturday (Not Friday this week), so make sure you know when to have your picks in if there a specific deadline to make your initial fantasy picks.
A:
Start: Kyle Busch (7)
Bench: Kevin Harvick (5)
Reasons - Tough call between Busch and Harvick. I decided to go with Kyle Busch as he is the hot driver right now. He starts not far from Harvick and I think track position will be huge on Sunday. I would go with Harvick if I thought he was miles better than Busch, but I expect both to finish inside the top 5. I see no real advantage in wasting a start with Harvick.
B:
Start - Carl Edwards (6) and Jamie Mac (6)
Bench - Kasey Kahne (4) and Austin Dillon (8)
Reasons -I original intent was to start Kasey Kahne and Jamie Mac, but after qualifying I think I have to pretty much roll with Edwards over Kahne. It a shame since I thought the 5 was pretty fast, but starting position will be very important. Not to mention, I don't really trust him all too much. I also like Jamie as a solid start-save as well.
C:
Start: Ryan Blaney (7)
Bench: Chase Elliott (7)
Reasons - I am going with Blaney because I think the majority will side with Elliott, plus I was pretty impressed with Blaney. I thought he was fast on Friday and should be able to make through the field a little quicker than Elliott.
Fantasy Live - 4,41,19,25,33
Sleeper -Jamie McMurray
Winner - Jimmie Johnson
Twitter - @MattAleza
We are headed to Indianapolis this weekend. In my opinion there isn't a track we go to that is comparable to the 2.5 mile flat racetrack. A lot of people compare Pocono to Indy, but really they are two different venues. Realistically the only real similarity is they are both large and flat. Both tracks are set up differently and both tracks are different lengths. Plus we are using a higher-drag aero package here this weekend, so I wouldn't put too much into results from Pocono. But hey that just me though.
****Remember qualifying is on Saturday (Not Friday this week), so make sure you know when to have your picks in if there a specific deadline to make your initial fantasy picks.
A:
Start: Kyle Busch (7)
Bench: Kevin Harvick (5)
Reasons - Tough call between Busch and Harvick. I decided to go with Kyle Busch as he is the hot driver right now. He starts not far from Harvick and I think track position will be huge on Sunday. I would go with Harvick if I thought he was miles better than Busch, but I expect both to finish inside the top 5. I see no real advantage in wasting a start with Harvick.
B:
Start - Carl Edwards (6) and Jamie Mac (6)
Bench - Kasey Kahne (4) and Austin Dillon (8)
Reasons -I original intent was to start Kasey Kahne and Jamie Mac, but after qualifying I think I have to pretty much roll with Edwards over Kahne. It a shame since I thought the 5 was pretty fast, but starting position will be very important. Not to mention, I don't really trust him all too much. I also like Jamie as a solid start-save as well.
C:
Start: Ryan Blaney (7)
Bench: Chase Elliott (7)
Reasons - I am going with Blaney because I think the majority will side with Elliott, plus I was pretty impressed with Blaney. I thought he was fast on Friday and should be able to make through the field a little quicker than Elliott.
Fantasy Live - 4,41,19,25,33
Sleeper -Jamie McMurray
Winner - Jimmie Johnson
Twitter - @MattAleza
