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Sleepers -
Aric Almirola: Aric Almirola is a legitimate top 10 driver at Bristol and barely anyone even realize it! Hey! Stop laughing, I am being serious here! Oh you don't believe me? Okay let dig into the past few races at Bristol to change your mind. Earlier this season, Aric Almirola had a very strong Ford. He started 30th, but drove up into the top 10 before halfway and stood there for most of the night. However late in the race, his engine went south and he had to settle for a 13th-place finish. Before fading late, he was running near the top 5. Last summer he had a even stronger car and probably could have finished inside the top 10 after starting like 41st, if he didn't get involved in few wrecks while moving through the field. Late Spring was his best performance ever though. He starting mid-pack, but that didn't stop him from finishing 3rd in that race. In that event, he held an impressive 9.0 average running position which was the 7th-best average running position. He also held around 101-driver rating which was 6th-best. Don't be sleeping on Aric, kids!
AJ Dinger: The Dinger finished 34th earlier this season, so he wasn't very good right? Wrong! He was running around 13th with just about 10 laps to go, but he got involved in a wreck. The damage was too much for him to overcome and had go to the garage unfortunately. That was a shame because he was pretty good all night long. He ran somewhere between 12th-18th in that race and should have finished there too. That was not a fluke either. He have had top 15 cars all season long on the short tracks. He have a history of being a strong driver on the road courses, but I feel like he is starting to be more valuable on the short tracks. Last season he finished 15th here in the summer. My biggest concern with AJ is his equipment. That is always a major concern with him. We saw that on the road courses this season already.
Paul Menard: Menard is one of the most consistent drivers in the series, but he is one of the toughest drivers to get a read on! He goes out and look bad in practice and qualifying, then races his way through the field on race. That's so Paul Menard! I would expect a similar weekend from Menard at Bristol. Just know Menard have a strong track record here. Since 2010 (7 races), he have finished 11th or better in 6 races. That's impressive, people. Take a guess how many drivers have more top 12 finishes in the past 7 races at Bristol? ZERO! That's no typo either. Over his past 8 Sprint Cup Series starts this season, he have finished 16th or better seven times. So he also been reliable lately too.
Busts -
Clint Bowyer - With the lately news of MWR not fielding a full-time car in 2015, Bowyer is currently out of a ride for next season. As much as I want to believe he will give it 100% effort going forward with the #15 car, I have never felt comfortable using someone in Clint's situation. Least until we know what his intentions are. Otherwise I don't hate him as a fantasy option. However I would rather wait a few races and see what his goal is going forward and toward the chase. At this point he needs to win to get into the postseason. I just don't see it happening to be honest! If you are looking for a finishing in the mid to high teens, then he will be able to deliver that. Beyond that is questionable though!
Kyle Busch - I like Busch a lot, but it been awhile since he have dominated at Bristol like he did at one time. I am sure he will run up front all night long, but he won't put laps around the field. Sure you could make the argument that he have ran better this season than in the previous seasons. However he was just as good in 2013 as he been this season. If not better. Truthfully it have nothing to do with how fast you are. It have more to do with how you get around this place. Busch just don't have this place figured out since the reconfiguration in 2012. I am sure he will be a good fantasy option, but not sure if he will be a ace like many people are expecting.
Twitter - @Garryy12
Sleepers -
Aric Almirola: Aric Almirola is a legitimate top 10 driver at Bristol and barely anyone even realize it! Hey! Stop laughing, I am being serious here! Oh you don't believe me? Okay let dig into the past few races at Bristol to change your mind. Earlier this season, Aric Almirola had a very strong Ford. He started 30th, but drove up into the top 10 before halfway and stood there for most of the night. However late in the race, his engine went south and he had to settle for a 13th-place finish. Before fading late, he was running near the top 5. Last summer he had a even stronger car and probably could have finished inside the top 10 after starting like 41st, if he didn't get involved in few wrecks while moving through the field. Late Spring was his best performance ever though. He starting mid-pack, but that didn't stop him from finishing 3rd in that race. In that event, he held an impressive 9.0 average running position which was the 7th-best average running position. He also held around 101-driver rating which was 6th-best. Don't be sleeping on Aric, kids!
AJ Dinger: The Dinger finished 34th earlier this season, so he wasn't very good right? Wrong! He was running around 13th with just about 10 laps to go, but he got involved in a wreck. The damage was too much for him to overcome and had go to the garage unfortunately. That was a shame because he was pretty good all night long. He ran somewhere between 12th-18th in that race and should have finished there too. That was not a fluke either. He have had top 15 cars all season long on the short tracks. He have a history of being a strong driver on the road courses, but I feel like he is starting to be more valuable on the short tracks. Last season he finished 15th here in the summer. My biggest concern with AJ is his equipment. That is always a major concern with him. We saw that on the road courses this season already.
Paul Menard: Menard is one of the most consistent drivers in the series, but he is one of the toughest drivers to get a read on! He goes out and look bad in practice and qualifying, then races his way through the field on race. That's so Paul Menard! I would expect a similar weekend from Menard at Bristol. Just know Menard have a strong track record here. Since 2010 (7 races), he have finished 11th or better in 6 races. That's impressive, people. Take a guess how many drivers have more top 12 finishes in the past 7 races at Bristol? ZERO! That's no typo either. Over his past 8 Sprint Cup Series starts this season, he have finished 16th or better seven times. So he also been reliable lately too.
Busts -
Clint Bowyer - With the lately news of MWR not fielding a full-time car in 2015, Bowyer is currently out of a ride for next season. As much as I want to believe he will give it 100% effort going forward with the #15 car, I have never felt comfortable using someone in Clint's situation. Least until we know what his intentions are. Otherwise I don't hate him as a fantasy option. However I would rather wait a few races and see what his goal is going forward and toward the chase. At this point he needs to win to get into the postseason. I just don't see it happening to be honest! If you are looking for a finishing in the mid to high teens, then he will be able to deliver that. Beyond that is questionable though!
Kyle Busch - I like Busch a lot, but it been awhile since he have dominated at Bristol like he did at one time. I am sure he will run up front all night long, but he won't put laps around the field. Sure you could make the argument that he have ran better this season than in the previous seasons. However he was just as good in 2013 as he been this season. If not better. Truthfully it have nothing to do with how fast you are. It have more to do with how you get around this place. Busch just don't have this place figured out since the reconfiguration in 2012. I am sure he will be a good fantasy option, but not sure if he will be a ace like many people are expecting.
Twitter - @Garryy12
