There is no “I” in NASCAR
By KFFL Staff | 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: A bubble-bursting reality check
By KFFL Staff | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR
The 2011 Sprint Cup season is eight races old, and with the teams enjoying an off week, it gives fantasy owners a perfect opportunity to assess what has gone on so far this year. While it would be easy to glance at the top-15 in the standings and file away the names as the reliable fantasy options, this strategy isn't necessarily wise.
There are a few drivers that have run well thus far that have been throwing out red flags. Knowing which drivers to be leery of going forward can give owners a leg up on the competition when the series returns to action at Richmond. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR: Let’s Make A Deal
By KFFL Staff | 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...
Fantasy NASCAR: Lesson Learned
By KFFL Staff | Categories: Fantasy NASCAR
Trevor Bayne has been the talk of the NASCAR world following his victory in the Daytona 500, and rightfully so. However, Bayne wasn't the only driver to surprise in the season opener. How many people expected David Gilliland and Bobby Labonte to finish in the top-five? Did anyone have Bill Elliott and Terry Labonte in the top-15? Lost in Bayne's record-setting win was the harsh lesson taught to anybody that plays fantasy NASCAR games that feature restrictions on the number of starts for each driver. If you chose to use big names at Daytona, you are making a mistake. Click here to read the rest...
Fantasy NASCAR undervalued and sleeper drivers
By KFFL Staff | 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...