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Pretty big weekend here on this site, as we prepare to get ready for New Hampshire! Personally, it will be a very busy one. As your truly (Garry Briggs) will be covering everything Fantasy Nascar realated. Including Fantasy Nascar Update, Picks, Final Rankings and Sleepers. As both Matt and Jeff will be out of town. It's not very often, I get to the run the whole show, so this should be a lot of fun. More than enough work to keep me busy!
As for New Hampshire, itself, I think it will be very interesting on Sunday afternoon compared to recent races here. As usual, track position will be key. Remember, this is a very short race (shortest of the season) and track position is key. I don't know if there is another track where it is more important. It's so tough to pass here at this 1-mile flat track. I don't think starting in the back is a complete killer, but your day is so much tougher. Especially, if you don't have a great car.
1. Martin Truex Jr - Truex Jr was atop of everyone list this week as one of the drivers to beat and after Larson's time was disallowed, he will start on the pole. Trust me, he does not need to start on the pole to be favorite. He has a very fast car again this weekend and should be considered the driver to beat. I think this should had been a foregone conclusion though. Even without the pole, I don't know how you don't consider him the overall favorite. It does not matter where we go, the 78 car is consistently the one to beat. And Kyle Larson is making it that much easier for him. Last week, the 42 started in the back and never was able to restart alongside the 78. Kyle Busch was good early on, but Larson's car was probably the only one good enough in the end to do something with him. And now this week, Larson is starting in the back again. Believe me when I say this: Martin Truex Jr will put another ass whipping on the field, unless something goes wrong for him. He has everything going for him right now! He dominated this track last year and seems poised to do it once again!
2. Kyle Busch - Rowdy will start from 7th, but it is hard to overlook him at one of his best tracks. His record here is amazing, especially over the past three seasons. He has 5 Top 2 finishes in his past 7 races at New Hampshire. His record this season is nothing to laugh at, either. Week in and week out, the 18 car is consistently contending for wins. On Sunday, I doubt if things will change. Rowdy has a strong car this weekend and should be considered a top 3 driver headed into the race. He will be at a disadvantage to start the race, since the 78 car is starting on the pole. But he has a great pit crew and they certainly could have fast pit stops on Sunday's afternoon. I think having a great pit crew is important factor here. As track position is key and you need quick pit stops in order to be up front. The 18 car has one of the very fast in the field. I love his chances and so should you!
3. Denny Hamlin - Hamlin started off the season a little rocky (much like 2016), but he is starting to get it together. As he has 3 Top 5 finishes in his past 4 races. And the Joe Gibbs cars are getting stronger as we getting into second half of the season. Why is that important? It is important because the JGR cars should be more of factors going forward. Not just the 18 of Kyle Busch, more his teammates, too. I think, the 20 and 19 teams are catching up to the 18 team. They aren't quite there, but they are getting closer though. Hamlin has proven that over the past four races overall. There's a obvious different in his performance of late. He's very fast this weekend again, even after he wrecked his primary car in the first practice of the weekend. I think Hamlin has good top 5 potential!
4. Kevin Harvick - Harvick will start from 12th, but he is one of the drivers who I fully expect to move forward and have a shot at the top 5. Harvick and SHR is getting better and better as we progress through the season. I don't think they are quite where they want to be (in terms of speed), but they are better rather earlier in the season. I think places like New Hampshire is better for Harvick and the No.4 team. I love Kevin Harvick overall this weekend. He isn't starting too far up front, which means that gives him more value in a lot of games. At the same time, he still has top 5 speed and potential. If he can move up to the 6th-9th range, I think his crew can get him into the top 5 and possibly contending. It's no doubt that Harvick is one of the better drivers in the series. And in the past five races at New Hampshire, he has had the best overall performance. The final finishing position not quite as important. He ranked number 1 in terms of average running position. He has a car capable in the top 5 and just might be under the radar, too.
5. Matt Kenseth - Kenseth will start from the 3rd starting position on Sunday afternoon and recently has been finding a lot of success at this track. In the past three seasons, he has won three times. Yes, three times and a series-leading 5 Top 4 finishes. In the past two seasons, he also holds a series-best 4.2 average finish with 2 wins. So nearly 60% of the time, he has gone to victory lane. While finishing the past three races in either 1st or 2nd. As for this weekend, he is very quick overall. That's a great sign for Kenseth. When he is fast in practice, it either a really good thing or a really bad thing. It means he has a fast racecar, but when it seems like when he is contending, that when he finds trouble. That has been the common theme for him this season. Until, he can prove he can ''truly'' contend for race wins and close out races, I will be a little hesitated about him. Still, I love the potential he has for the race!
6. Chase Elliott - Elliott has turned it around a lot lately and seems to back on track for his first career cup win. There was a time period earlier this season, where he wondered what exactly going on with the 24 team. Now, we are wondering when he will get his first win of the season. Lately, his finishes are trending in the right direction. In his past 6 races, Elliott finished 5 races in the top 8. While finishing in the top 5 in three of those. Excluding Daytona and Sonoma, Elliott has finished 3 of the last four races in the top 5. Including back-to-back top 3 finishes at Kentucky and Michigan. He's pretty good this weekend and is starting inside the top 10. Momentum, starting position and good speed. What's not to like?
7. Jimmie Johnson - If you visit enough fantasy nascar website on a weekly basis, you will probably get different opinions on a weekly basis. Some people are usually high on Jimmie Johnson, while others (such as myself) are a little hard on him. He's a seven-time Cup champion afterall. But I fail to see the hype in the 48 this season. Sure, he's won three times, but he haven't been dominant. When I look at Johnson as a possible fantasy pick. I want him to lead laps and contend for wins. He haven't done that much to season. In fact, he haven't led the most laps in any race this season. For his caliber-level driver, I expect out of him. This weekend, I think he can run in the top 5 as he showed enough to be a top 5 threat and starting in 2nd. . But that has been a real norm for him at New Hampshire. He's started in the top 5 in 4 of the past 6 races here. He's also having altering top 10 finishes in his past 6 races. In last 6 races at this track (starting with most recent): 8th, 12th, 6th, 22nd, 5th and 22nd. If the trends stay true, Johnson will finish outside of the top 10 on Sunday. Johnson starting up front this season haven't translated into much success, either. Johnson has 6 Top 10 finishes (including 3 wins) and all 6 finishes came when he started outside of the top 10. Then again, he haven't up front much, either. This is only his 4th top 12 start of the season. The first three races ended in 1st, 12th and 40th.
8. Brad Keselowski - Keselowski is having a really tough stench of bad luck the past couple months and that is very concerning. Even though, he is already locked into the playoffs pretty much. I think the 2 team is struggling a little bit right now, but I think Penske overall struggles are a bit exaggerated a bit by the media. Sure the 2 and 22 aren't exactly where they want to be, but they aren't miles off where they need to be. And if you watch them the past month or so, it seems like they are slowly catching back up. With that said, I don't think Brad will be able to contend for the win. I think he is a good bet for a top 10 finish, if he doesn't find more trouble. If I was Brad Keselowski and the No.2 team, I would be focused on putting together some solid runs and get back finishing out races. That will give them confident. Funny, what that could do for a raceteam!
9. Kyle Larson - Man, I was kinda heartbroken when I found out Kyle Larson would lose his pole at New Hampshire. I was so excited for him to be on the pole after missing qualifying last week, but it happens though. The 42 just pushing it a little too much lately and that's okay. Every team out there are pushing the limits, but it seems like Kyle's team are going over that fine line. Trust me, every team in the field is trying this stuff. Different is they aren't going as far. As far for the race, Larson has another rocketship. He's fast and probably have one of the better cars entering the day. Problem is, he is starting dead last. I have faith that he will be up in the top 10 before it is over. But I also think the 42 team will need to help him on pit road, too. Passing is tough, but he has a car to do it, no doubt.
10. JMac - The No.1 team just like the No.42 team been fast pretty much wherever we go and for the second straight race will roll off from the 4th starting spot. I think Jamie get overlooked a lot because of the things that his teammate is doing (good and bad alike), but he got attention. New Hampshire is a great racetrack for him overall. He has always ran well at this place and his car on Saturday was good overall. I don't think he will be able to stay in the top 5 for the entire race, but I doubt he falls off too much. I think Jamie likely outcome is in the latter part of the top 10. In that 7th-10th range, maybe a little better or little worse at times. But I think that where we will mainly see him. Given, he keep his nose clean and mistake free. I like him as a solid underrated pick on Sunday!
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Pretty big weekend here on this site, as we prepare to get ready for New Hampshire! Personally, it will be a very busy one. As your truly (Garry Briggs) will be covering everything Fantasy Nascar realated. Including Fantasy Nascar Update, Picks, Final Rankings and Sleepers. As both Matt and Jeff will be out of town. It's not very often, I get to the run the whole show, so this should be a lot of fun. More than enough work to keep me busy!
As for New Hampshire, itself, I think it will be very interesting on Sunday afternoon compared to recent races here. As usual, track position will be key. Remember, this is a very short race (shortest of the season) and track position is key. I don't know if there is another track where it is more important. It's so tough to pass here at this 1-mile flat track. I don't think starting in the back is a complete killer, but your day is so much tougher. Especially, if you don't have a great car.
1. Martin Truex Jr - Truex Jr was atop of everyone list this week as one of the drivers to beat and after Larson's time was disallowed, he will start on the pole. Trust me, he does not need to start on the pole to be favorite. He has a very fast car again this weekend and should be considered the driver to beat. I think this should had been a foregone conclusion though. Even without the pole, I don't know how you don't consider him the overall favorite. It does not matter where we go, the 78 car is consistently the one to beat. And Kyle Larson is making it that much easier for him. Last week, the 42 started in the back and never was able to restart alongside the 78. Kyle Busch was good early on, but Larson's car was probably the only one good enough in the end to do something with him. And now this week, Larson is starting in the back again. Believe me when I say this: Martin Truex Jr will put another ass whipping on the field, unless something goes wrong for him. He has everything going for him right now! He dominated this track last year and seems poised to do it once again!
2. Kyle Busch - Rowdy will start from 7th, but it is hard to overlook him at one of his best tracks. His record here is amazing, especially over the past three seasons. He has 5 Top 2 finishes in his past 7 races at New Hampshire. His record this season is nothing to laugh at, either. Week in and week out, the 18 car is consistently contending for wins. On Sunday, I doubt if things will change. Rowdy has a strong car this weekend and should be considered a top 3 driver headed into the race. He will be at a disadvantage to start the race, since the 78 car is starting on the pole. But he has a great pit crew and they certainly could have fast pit stops on Sunday's afternoon. I think having a great pit crew is important factor here. As track position is key and you need quick pit stops in order to be up front. The 18 car has one of the very fast in the field. I love his chances and so should you!
3. Denny Hamlin - Hamlin started off the season a little rocky (much like 2016), but he is starting to get it together. As he has 3 Top 5 finishes in his past 4 races. And the Joe Gibbs cars are getting stronger as we getting into second half of the season. Why is that important? It is important because the JGR cars should be more of factors going forward. Not just the 18 of Kyle Busch, more his teammates, too. I think, the 20 and 19 teams are catching up to the 18 team. They aren't quite there, but they are getting closer though. Hamlin has proven that over the past four races overall. There's a obvious different in his performance of late. He's very fast this weekend again, even after he wrecked his primary car in the first practice of the weekend. I think Hamlin has good top 5 potential!
4. Kevin Harvick - Harvick will start from 12th, but he is one of the drivers who I fully expect to move forward and have a shot at the top 5. Harvick and SHR is getting better and better as we progress through the season. I don't think they are quite where they want to be (in terms of speed), but they are better rather earlier in the season. I think places like New Hampshire is better for Harvick and the No.4 team. I love Kevin Harvick overall this weekend. He isn't starting too far up front, which means that gives him more value in a lot of games. At the same time, he still has top 5 speed and potential. If he can move up to the 6th-9th range, I think his crew can get him into the top 5 and possibly contending. It's no doubt that Harvick is one of the better drivers in the series. And in the past five races at New Hampshire, he has had the best overall performance. The final finishing position not quite as important. He ranked number 1 in terms of average running position. He has a car capable in the top 5 and just might be under the radar, too.
5. Matt Kenseth - Kenseth will start from the 3rd starting position on Sunday afternoon and recently has been finding a lot of success at this track. In the past three seasons, he has won three times. Yes, three times and a series-leading 5 Top 4 finishes. In the past two seasons, he also holds a series-best 4.2 average finish with 2 wins. So nearly 60% of the time, he has gone to victory lane. While finishing the past three races in either 1st or 2nd. As for this weekend, he is very quick overall. That's a great sign for Kenseth. When he is fast in practice, it either a really good thing or a really bad thing. It means he has a fast racecar, but when it seems like when he is contending, that when he finds trouble. That has been the common theme for him this season. Until, he can prove he can ''truly'' contend for race wins and close out races, I will be a little hesitated about him. Still, I love the potential he has for the race!
6. Chase Elliott - Elliott has turned it around a lot lately and seems to back on track for his first career cup win. There was a time period earlier this season, where he wondered what exactly going on with the 24 team. Now, we are wondering when he will get his first win of the season. Lately, his finishes are trending in the right direction. In his past 6 races, Elliott finished 5 races in the top 8. While finishing in the top 5 in three of those. Excluding Daytona and Sonoma, Elliott has finished 3 of the last four races in the top 5. Including back-to-back top 3 finishes at Kentucky and Michigan. He's pretty good this weekend and is starting inside the top 10. Momentum, starting position and good speed. What's not to like?
7. Jimmie Johnson - If you visit enough fantasy nascar website on a weekly basis, you will probably get different opinions on a weekly basis. Some people are usually high on Jimmie Johnson, while others (such as myself) are a little hard on him. He's a seven-time Cup champion afterall. But I fail to see the hype in the 48 this season. Sure, he's won three times, but he haven't been dominant. When I look at Johnson as a possible fantasy pick. I want him to lead laps and contend for wins. He haven't done that much to season. In fact, he haven't led the most laps in any race this season. For his caliber-level driver, I expect out of him. This weekend, I think he can run in the top 5 as he showed enough to be a top 5 threat and starting in 2nd. . But that has been a real norm for him at New Hampshire. He's started in the top 5 in 4 of the past 6 races here. He's also having altering top 10 finishes in his past 6 races. In last 6 races at this track (starting with most recent): 8th, 12th, 6th, 22nd, 5th and 22nd. If the trends stay true, Johnson will finish outside of the top 10 on Sunday. Johnson starting up front this season haven't translated into much success, either. Johnson has 6 Top 10 finishes (including 3 wins) and all 6 finishes came when he started outside of the top 10. Then again, he haven't up front much, either. This is only his 4th top 12 start of the season. The first three races ended in 1st, 12th and 40th.
8. Brad Keselowski - Keselowski is having a really tough stench of bad luck the past couple months and that is very concerning. Even though, he is already locked into the playoffs pretty much. I think the 2 team is struggling a little bit right now, but I think Penske overall struggles are a bit exaggerated a bit by the media. Sure the 2 and 22 aren't exactly where they want to be, but they aren't miles off where they need to be. And if you watch them the past month or so, it seems like they are slowly catching back up. With that said, I don't think Brad will be able to contend for the win. I think he is a good bet for a top 10 finish, if he doesn't find more trouble. If I was Brad Keselowski and the No.2 team, I would be focused on putting together some solid runs and get back finishing out races. That will give them confident. Funny, what that could do for a raceteam!
9. Kyle Larson - Man, I was kinda heartbroken when I found out Kyle Larson would lose his pole at New Hampshire. I was so excited for him to be on the pole after missing qualifying last week, but it happens though. The 42 just pushing it a little too much lately and that's okay. Every team out there are pushing the limits, but it seems like Kyle's team are going over that fine line. Trust me, every team in the field is trying this stuff. Different is they aren't going as far. As far for the race, Larson has another rocketship. He's fast and probably have one of the better cars entering the day. Problem is, he is starting dead last. I have faith that he will be up in the top 10 before it is over. But I also think the 42 team will need to help him on pit road, too. Passing is tough, but he has a car to do it, no doubt.
10. JMac - The No.1 team just like the No.42 team been fast pretty much wherever we go and for the second straight race will roll off from the 4th starting spot. I think Jamie get overlooked a lot because of the things that his teammate is doing (good and bad alike), but he got attention. New Hampshire is a great racetrack for him overall. He has always ran well at this place and his car on Saturday was good overall. I don't think he will be able to stay in the top 5 for the entire race, but I doubt he falls off too much. I think Jamie likely outcome is in the latter part of the top 10. In that 7th-10th range, maybe a little better or little worse at times. But I think that where we will mainly see him. Given, he keep his nose clean and mistake free. I like him as a solid underrated pick on Sunday!
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