Ryan Newman failed tech and will be scored from the 35th position. He becomes a great play today.
This weekend Nascar travels to Kentucky Speedway. This week is much different then Daytona. We are not targeting drivers in the back and waiting for wrecks. For those who played that strategy last week, congratulations on winning money. The big one took a bunch of guys out and did exactly what we wanted to happen. This week is a 1.5 mile track and we have the dreaded tech the day of the race. Looking for 1-2 dominators this week. Please make sure to check back to see if there are any updates on anyone failing tech because they can become auto chalk. Going to write the article as if nobody fails tech.
Kyle Busch (DK $11,500 FD $14,000)
Kyle Busch is a top option this week. Between his teammate Martin Truex Jr and him they have led 438 laps in the last two races here. I think either guy is a good play this weekend, however I will give Kyle the edge. He has had a fast car all weekend and has been near the top in the consecutive speed chart in 5, 10 and 15 laps whereas Truex did not crack the top 10. Truex will be one of my top gpp options this week well I try to squeeze Kyle Busch into my cash games
Kevin Harvick (DK $10,600 FD $12,000)
If I can’t get a lineup I like for cash with Kyle Busch, then Harvick will be my next option. He gives a nice discount from Kyle Busch and could open things up depending on the results from tech. Harvick and the whole Stewart Haas team unloaded fast here this weekend as evident with all four cars qualifying inside the top 10. Harvick has done well this season but just can’t seem to close the deal. Maybe Saturday night will be the night “The Closer” returns.
Denny Hamlin (DK $9,100 FD $10,700)
This is where things get interesting, especially if nobody fails tech. We have a few place differential options and not enough salary to fit them all in. I like Chase Elliott who is starting two spots farther back then Denny, but the $700 in savings you get for Hamlin will definitely help lineup construction. Denny just like his teammate Kyle Busch, showed fast consecutive speed laps and gives us the upside to pair with a top dominator.
Erik Jones (DK $8,900 FD $8,800)
Erik Jones finds his way back into my article. Starting 21st at the moment gives him great place differential upside as he has a 7th and 6th place finish here in his Cup career. Gibbs and SHR dominated the speed charts in practice and I think Erik has top 10 potential once again here as long as he can keep all his tires inflated.
Alex Bowman (DK $8,500 FD $11,200)
Alex has been one of the best stories this year in Nascar. He finally got his first career win in Chicago two weeks ago and has been one of the best drivers at 1.5 mile tracks this season. He starts 22nd at this moment and is another driver that has top 10 potential. Obviously we won’t be able to fit all these place differential upside drivers into one lineup so you will have to choose and hope some value opens up after tech.
Chris Buescher (DK $7,300 FD $6,500)
Inevitably we should get some guys failing tech and find guys cheaper that will present more value. We will probably need that especially if you are trying to get two dominators. Buescher is still intriguing at his price and his current qualifying postion of 26th. He has impressed at 1.5 mile tracks this year and has finishes of 23rd and 16th with JTG Daugherty Racing here at Kentucky.
Again, please check back after tech which starts at 1:30 pm Saturday for any drivers that may have failed tech and are now great cash game options. If you have any questions feel free to message me on twitter @davidjr831
