NASCAR’s new rules causing headaches for fantasy owners
By Brian Polking | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
Gambles paying off
Prior to the start of the 2011 season, NASCAR introduced a few major changes. The point system was simplified, the Chase format was altered to add a pair of wildcard spots, and drivers were told to police themselves on the track with a boys have at it mentality.
While the mathematical impact of the new point system on fantasy owners has been talked about at length, the impact of the two other changes has been flying under the radar. However, it is these last two changes that have been silent killers in fantasy circles. Click here to read the rest...
NASCAR: All-Star Caliber
By Brian Polking | Categories: NASCAR
With the All-Star Race just a few days away, I decided to take the opportunity to get on my soapbox and promote the sport I love. That's right. I am going to be that diehard NASCAR fan that defends the sport against all those people that think it is just a bunch of rednecks making left-hand turns and tell everyone why they need to tune into this weekend's race. In fact, I firmly believe that NASCAR's version of an All-Star game is the best in professional sports. Click here to read the rest...
There is no “I” in NASCAR
By Brian Polking | Categories: NASCAR
The last two races in of the Sprint Cup season have served as a reminder that NASCAR is in fact a team sport. Only one driver gets to go to Victory Lane at the end of the day, but it isn't uncommon to see drivers from the same team run well at the same track. It is a trend that fantasy owners can definitely use to their advantage. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR: Power Outage
By Brian Polking | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
An engine failure is one of the most frustrating issues a fantasy racing owner has to deal with. A blown engine is a guaranteed DNF. NASCAR won't allow teams to change engines in the middle of a race, which means there is no picking up extra spots during the rest of the race like drivers do after a wreck. No, an engine failure means a driver is going to take the hard left turn into the garage where they will spend the rest of the day. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR: Let’s Make A Deal
By Brian Polking | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
NASCAR is taking a week off prior to a trip to Bristol Motor Speedway, but that doesn't mean fantasy owners can afford do the same. If you play in a league that allows trades, the bye week is the perfect time to try to improve your roster. With three races in the books, there is decent a chance you can catch some other fantasy owners in panic mode and get your hands on some big names that are off to slow starts at a discount price. Now is also the best time to sell high on some drivers that have been strong out of the gate. Click here to read the rest...
The Daytona 500 Speedweeks
By Eric McClung | Categories: NASCAR
The Daytona Speedweeks is the name given to the period leading up to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Speedweeks consist of several races across different levels of motorsports, highlighted by the action of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
The extra track time the drivers get prior to the main event offers fantasy owners a window into making selections for the season opener. With a total of four restrictor plate races on the schedule, those that excel during Speedweeks will have an early advantage in those contests. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR undervalued and sleeper drivers
By Eric McClung | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
For fantasy NASCAR owners getting ready to make picks in draft formats, it is vital to select secondary drivers with potential to outperform the slot in which they are taken. The pool of drivers that are in contention for good finishes on a weekly basis is limited. Those in mid-size and large leagues will find free-agent options nearly non-existent, making the waiver wire an afterthought. You simply must nail it on draft day to compete. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR overvalued and bust drivers
By Eric McClung | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR,NASCAR
NASCAR is a sport with many ups and downs. The winner one week could barely finish inside the top 20 the next. Over the course of a single race a driver could be leading laps one moment only to end the day on the hook of a tow truck. With 36 points-paying races that span from February through November, it's doubtful the drivers highlighted below will struggle each and every week. However, there is a question mark or two surrounding them due to key team changes, troublesome trends or simply some doubts about duplicating last year's success.
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