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After one of the best Pocono races we have seen in quite awhile, we turn out attention directly to Michigan. This track was repaved in 2012 and have seen insane speed here recently. Michigan is big and fast, and typically we see some fuel strategy come into play. That always been the case here, I think this is one of the most brutal places to run out of fuel at. Especially if you are in middle of a lap, no way are you going to make it to pit road. Not only will fuel strategy come into play, but track position will be key. We don't see a lot of tire off here, so gambling to take track position could be a common theme. Kinda why I compare it to Kansas, because the similarities it bring. We will see an new race package being employed this weekend at Michigan, it was used at the All-star race. So looking back at that race should be a good idea. However that was such a whacky race, I personally don't think it hold too much weight. Also remember the All-star is only a sprint event (not full), so the data isn't as valid. I am personally looking at races on the intermediate tracks this season and how drivers have faired most recently in general.
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Yahoo -
A:
Start - Joey Logano (7)
Bench - Kevin Harvick (6)
Reasons - Tough decisions this heading into Friday's practice. Logano or Harvick? I thought they were pretty equal at Friday's morning Yahoo deadline. However after qualifying, it was pretty easy to use the Pole Sitter Joey Logano, as Harvick starting deep in the field. Logano kept that speed in Saturday's practice sessions, as well. Harvick was little better on speed in my opinion though.
B:
Start - Austin Dillon (5), Kyle Larson (6)
Bench - Ricky Stenhouse Jr (7) and Kasey Kahne (8)
Reasons - This was one of my more easier decisions in B-list this season, as Larson and Dillon were both near top of the charts since unloading. Stenhouse and Kahne will probably contend for teen-finishes, but don't have the upside that Dillon and Larson does. I usually would go with the more consistent choice, but I just think the upside is too good with Larson and Dillon. Would have loved to get an start with Stenhouse, but I think I would regret it too much in the end.
C:
Start - Ryan Blaney (5)
Bench - Ty Dillon (8)
Reasons - My plan was to use Ty Dillon, but Blaney looks too good to pass up and I think has one of his better runs of the season. We will get some more chances with Dillon later in the season, so I am too worried about passing up to his opportunity. Also I am going for points right now, I will worry about filling in the holes in the upcoming races. With tracks such as Sonoma, Daytona, New Hampshire, Bristol, WGI to name a few still to come in the summer months. We will be fine!
Fantasy Live - 78,24,21,19 and 34
Sleeper - Austin Dillon
Winner - Martin Truex Jr
Twitter - @MattAleza
After one of the best Pocono races we have seen in quite awhile, we turn out attention directly to Michigan. This track was repaved in 2012 and have seen insane speed here recently. Michigan is big and fast, and typically we see some fuel strategy come into play. That always been the case here, I think this is one of the most brutal places to run out of fuel at. Especially if you are in middle of a lap, no way are you going to make it to pit road. Not only will fuel strategy come into play, but track position will be key. We don't see a lot of tire off here, so gambling to take track position could be a common theme. Kinda why I compare it to Kansas, because the similarities it bring. We will see an new race package being employed this weekend at Michigan, it was used at the All-star race. So looking back at that race should be a good idea. However that was such a whacky race, I personally don't think it hold too much weight. Also remember the All-star is only a sprint event (not full), so the data isn't as valid. I am personally looking at races on the intermediate tracks this season and how drivers have faired most recently in general.
**Check back often, as this page is update when needed
Yahoo -
A:
Start - Joey Logano (7)
Bench - Kevin Harvick (6)
Reasons - Tough decisions this heading into Friday's practice. Logano or Harvick? I thought they were pretty equal at Friday's morning Yahoo deadline. However after qualifying, it was pretty easy to use the Pole Sitter Joey Logano, as Harvick starting deep in the field. Logano kept that speed in Saturday's practice sessions, as well. Harvick was little better on speed in my opinion though.
B:
Start - Austin Dillon (5), Kyle Larson (6)
Bench - Ricky Stenhouse Jr (7) and Kasey Kahne (8)
Reasons - This was one of my more easier decisions in B-list this season, as Larson and Dillon were both near top of the charts since unloading. Stenhouse and Kahne will probably contend for teen-finishes, but don't have the upside that Dillon and Larson does. I usually would go with the more consistent choice, but I just think the upside is too good with Larson and Dillon. Would have loved to get an start with Stenhouse, but I think I would regret it too much in the end.
C:
Start - Ryan Blaney (5)
Bench - Ty Dillon (8)
Reasons - My plan was to use Ty Dillon, but Blaney looks too good to pass up and I think has one of his better runs of the season. We will get some more chances with Dillon later in the season, so I am too worried about passing up to his opportunity. Also I am going for points right now, I will worry about filling in the holes in the upcoming races. With tracks such as Sonoma, Daytona, New Hampshire, Bristol, WGI to name a few still to come in the summer months. We will be fine!
Fantasy Live - 78,24,21,19 and 34
Sleeper - Austin Dillon
Winner - Martin Truex Jr
Twitter - @MattAleza
