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NASCAR Fantasy Racing Experts Picks: AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega

Expert	Website	Pick to Win	Finish	Experts Avg
Josh Lobdell	FFToolbox	Kevin Harvick	2	14.30
Jerry Lagger	One and Done Game Winner	Tony Stewart	31	11.58
Dennis Michelsen	RaceTalkRadio.com	Kevin Harvick	2	10.70
Tall Glass of Milk	Answerthis.com	Clint Bowyer	1	11.58
Eric McClung	On Pit Row	Kyle Busch	25	13.30
Eric McGuire	free agent	Kevin Harvick	2	10.45
Dan Beaver	Fantasy Racing Games	Denny Hamlin	9	10.91
Matt Mercer	On Pit Row	Denny Hamlin	9	13.18
Adam Ansell	Roto Experts	Kevin Harvick	2	13.76
Chris Leone	On Pit Row	Kurt Busch	30	12.06
Bob Ellis	NASCAR Ranting and Raving	Dale Earnhardt Jr	39	10.76
CharlieTurner	On Pit Row	Jimmie Johnson	7	14.30
Lou Lauer	USAR Fans	Tony Stewart	31	12.61
Jon Rodgers	Gillette Young Guns Challenge Winner	Kyle Busch	25	13.00
James Jones	On Pit Row	Denny Hamlin	9	13.58
Ryan Rantz	On Pit Row	Kevin Harvick	2	10.97
Darren Fauth	Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet	Tony Stewart	31	12.94
P J Walsh	FantasyNASCARPreview.com	Jimmie Johnson	7	11.61
Charles Rantz	ifantasyrace.com	Jimmie Johnson	7	15.06

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Darkhorse Picks: AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega

The On Pit Row fantasy racing experts opinions of the best Sprint Cup driver currently outside the top 12 in Sprint Cup Series points, for this weekends race.

Expert	Website	Pick to Win	Finish	Experts Avg
Matt Mercer	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	36	15.18
James Jones	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	36	13.79
Josh Lobdell	FFToolbox	Jamie McMurray	36	19.42
Dennis Mickelson	RaceTalkRadio.com	Dale Earnhardt Jr	39	11.61
Jon Rodgers	Gillette Young Guns Challenge Winner	Dale Earnhardt Jr	39	15.70
Jerry LaggerEric McGuire	One and Done Game WinnerFree agent	Brad KeselowskiDale Earnhardt Jr	1039	14.2414.42
Charlie Turner	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	36	15.21
Tall Glass of Milk	Answerthis.com	Dale Earnhardt Jr	39	11.94
Adam Ansell	Roto Experts	Jamie McMurray	36	14.91
Charles Rantz	ifantasyrace.com	Jamie McMurray	36	13.42
Darren Fauth	Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet	Jamie McMurray	36	15.27
Lou Lauer	USAR Fans	Jamie McMurray	36	15.52
Ryan Rantz	On Pit Row	Dale Earnhardt Jr	39	16.39
Eric McClung	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	36	18.27
P J Walsh	FantasyNASCARPreview.com	Jamie McMurray	36	15.39
Bob Ellis	NASCAR Ranting and Raving	Jamie McMurray	36	16.70
Chris Leone	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	36	19.27
Dan Beaver	Fantasy Racing Games	David Ragan	21	12.42

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Preview: AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega

The constant need to stay in the draft can create a lot of movement throughout the field in a restrictor plate race. Because drivers can lose numerous spots on any given lap, average running position (my favorite loop data statistic) means little at Talladega Superspeedway. However, some drivers have found a way to put down a consistent average and are among the most reliable options this week. In addition, drivers that have avoided trouble in the three plate races already held thus far should be valued at a premium.

Top drivers in 2010 restrictor plate races

	Daytona 1	Talladega	Daytona 2	AVG
Kevin Harvick	7	1	1	3.0
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.	2	13	4	6.3
Carl Edwards	9	11	6	8.7
Clint Bowyer	4	7	17	9.3
David Reutimann	5	14	11	10.0
Kurt Busch	23	8	7	12.7
Juan Pablo Montoya	10	3	27	13.3
Greg Biffle	3	17	20	13.3
Jamie McMurray	1	2	39	14.0
Scott Speed	19	15	10	14.7
Mark Martin	12	5	28	15.0
Denny Hamlin	17	4	24	15.0
Jeff Burton	11	32	5	16.0
Matt Kenseth	8	28	15	17.0
Jeff Gordon	26	22	3	17.0

 Chasing the pole at Talladega Superspeedway

1. Juan Pablo Montoya… Won the pole in 4/09 start at Talladega. Average start of 7.6 over the last 16 races this season, six times on the first two rows.

Here’s an explanation of the highlighted text in the rankings.

• Y! A/B/C - The top options in the Yahoo! Fantasy Auto Racing game by driver list.

1. Kevin Harvick… Won April race at Talladega, won July race at Daytona. Y1-B1
2. Jamie McMurray… Won 11/09 race at Talladega, led 32 laps. Finished second in April, led 27 laps. Y1-B2
3. Kyle Busch… Won 4/08 race at Talladega, has led at least one lap in seven of the last eight starts. Average running position of 15th or better in six of the last eight. Y!-A1
4. Jeff Burton… Led at least one lap in seven of the last eight starts at Talladega. Average running position of 13th or better in three of the last four- three Top 10s, two Top Fives. Y!-B3
5. Jimmie Johnson… Won 5/06 race at Talladega, average running position of 11th or better in two of the last three. Y!-A2
6. Denny Hamlin… Led at least one lap in all nine career starts at Talladega- three Top Fives, six finishes outside of the Top 20. Y!-A3
7. Clint Bowyer… Five finishes of 12th or better in the last six starts at Talladega.Y!-B4
8. Dale Earnhardt Jr…. Five-time winner (10/04, 4/03, 02 sweep, 10/01) at Talladega, two or more laps led in 19 of the last 20 and nine straight. Y1-B5
9. Kurt Busch… Led at least two laps in four straight starts at Talladega, two Top 10s. Y!-A4
10. Tony Stewart… Won 10/08 race at Talladega, only two Top 10s since 06.
11. Jeff Gordon… Six-time winner (07 sweep, 5/05, 4/04, 4/00, 7/96) at Talladega, no Top 15s since 08.
12. Carl Edwards… Two straight Top 15s at Talladega, has led two laps in three of the last four starts (two DNFs due to crash).
13. David Reutimann… Finished a career-best 14th in April start at Talladega, led five laps. Average running position of 16th or better in three straight. Y!-B6
14. Mark Martin… Two-time winner at Talladega. DNFs (crash) in both starts last year, finished fifth in April start.
15. Ryan Newman… Four Top 10s in the last seven starts at Talladega, three DNFs. Y!-B7
16. Greg Biffle… Finished seventh and fourth last year at Talladega, only Top 10s in 15 career starts. Finished 17th in April, career-best average running position of 15th.
17. Joey Logano… Average running position of 15th or better with at least one lap led in all three career starts at Talladega. Y!-B8
18. Juan Pablo Montoya… Finished a career-best third in April start at Talladega, laps led in five straight.
19. Matt Kenseth… Only one Top 15 since 07 at Talladega.
20. Kasey Kahne… Average finish of 21.6 in 13 career starts at Talladega, runner-up last November.
21. A.J. Allmendinger… Finished a career-best 19th in April start at Talladega, average running position of 16th. Y!-C1
22. Brad Keselowski… Won 4/09 race at Talladega, has led at least one lap in three career starts.
23. Elliott Sadler… Led at least one lap in 15 straight starts at Talladega. Average running position of 18th or better in seven straight.
24. David Ragan… Average finish of 13.3 in seven career starts at Talladega. Finished sixth in April, led eight laps.
25. Martin Truex Jr…. Five straights DNFs (10/07-11/09) at Talladega, finished 12th in April.
26. Paul Menard… Led at least one lap in five of eight career starts at Talladega. Y!-C2
27. Michael Waltrip… Won 9/03 race at Talladega, has led at least one lap in eight straight starts- finished seventh last November. Y!-C3
28. Scott Speed… Average finish of 15.7 in three career starts at Talladega. Y!-C4
29. Sam Hornish Jr…. Average running position of 20th or better in two of the last three starts at Talladega.
30. Travis Kvapil…Average finish of 17.3 in six career starts at Talladega.
31. Aric Almirola… Finished a career-best 13th in last start at Talladega (10/08), average running position of 12th.
32. Marcos Ambrose… Average running position of 25th or better in all three career starts at Talladega.
33. Regan Smith… DNFs (engine) in two straight starts at Talladega.
34. Casey Mears… Average running position of 18th or better in three straight starts at Talladega (10/08-10/09).
35. Bill Elliott… Two-time winner (7/87, 5/85) at Talladega, no starts at the site since 03.
36. Bobby Labonte… Won 4/98 race at Talladega, finished 23rd in April start- average running position of 17th.
37. Robert Richardson Jr…. Average finish of 26.7 this three starts this season (Daytona and Talladega).
38. David Gilliland… DNFs due to crash in his last two starts at Talladega (10/08, 4/09).
39. Kevin Conway… Finished 30th in first career start at Talladega.
40. Chad McCumbee… Possible start and park.
41. Joe Nemechek… Likely start and park.
42. Dave Blaney… Likely start and park.
43. Landon Cassill… Likely start and park.
44. Michael McDowell… Likely start and park.
45. Jeff Fuller… Likely start and park.
46. Johnny Sauter… Likely start and park, two straight DNQs.

Contender or Pretender: Talladega 2

Kevin Harvick (Contender) – Do you remember Kevin Harvick being involved in any wrecks this year? None come to my mind. He’s done a remarkable job avoiding problems on the track in 2010. Also lets not forget he’s been pretty good on restrictor plate tracks this year and has won two out of the three races.

Jeff Gordon (Pretender) – The Chase hasn’t been nice to Jeff Gordon and neither has Talladega in recent years. Jeff Gordon won the first COT race at Talladega but since then he hasn’t finished better than 19th. His average finish in the last five races here is 27.2.

Kurt Busch (Contender) – Surviving the big one can be a tough task for many NASCAR drivers. Kurt Busch has never won at Talladega, but I don’t think that’s what is important to fantasy racers this weekend. Fantasy racers just don’t want their picks to crash. In nineteen races at NASCAR’s biggest track Kurt Busch has finished in the top ten thirteen times. At one point in his career he had seven straight top eight finishes.

Denny Hamlin (Pretender) – In the last nine Talladega races Hamlin’s finished in the top five three times. In his other six races he finished 20th or worse. When Hamlin comes down to Alabama he comes to race. What will he do this time, race or ride in the back?

Jimmie Johnson (Contender) – Guess who has the best five year average at Talladega? That’s right its Jimmie Johnson. Johnson races the spring and fall Talladega races differently. In the spring Jimmie decides to race, and in the fall he waits to strike. In the last three spring races his average finish is 24.6. His average finish in the last three fall races is 5.6.

Greg Biffle (Pretender) – Greg Biffle runs into trouble a lot at Talladega. He’s also run into his fair share of problems in the Chase. He’s lucky Clint Bowyer was penalized at New Hampshire other wise he would be dead last in the Chase standings. Despite his two recent top tens at Talladega I would highly recommend you avoid Biffle this race.

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Experts Picks: 2010 Tums Fast Relief 500

Expert	Website	Pick to Win	Finish	Experts Avg
Josh Lobdell	FFToolbox	Jimmie Johnson	5	14.69
Jerry Lagger	One and Done Game Winner	Jeff Gordon	20	10.97
Dennis Michelsen	RaceTalkRadio.com	Jeff Gordon	20	10.97
Tall Glass of Milk	Answerthis.com	Denny Hamlin	1	11.91
Eric McClung	On Pit Row	Jimmie Johnson	5	12.94
Eric McGuire	free agent	Jimmie Johnson	5	10.72
Dan Beaver	Fantasy Racing Games	Jeff Gordon	20	10.97
Matt Mercer	On Pit Row	Denny Hamlin	1	13.31
Adam Ansell	Roto Experts	Denny Hamlin	1	14.13
Chris Leone	On Pit Row	Jeff Gordon	20	11.50
Bob Ellis	NASCAR Ranting and Raving	Jeff Gordon	20	9.88
CharlieTurner	On Pit Row	Jimmie Johnson	5	14.53
Lou Lauer	USAR Fans	Denny Hamlin	1	12.03
Jon Rodgers	Gillette Young Guns Challenge Winner	Kyle Busch	4	12.63
James Jones	On Pit Row	Kevin Harvick	3	13.72
Ryan Rantz	On Pit Row	Jimmie Johnson	5	11.25
Darren Fauth	Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet	Jimmie Johnson	5	12.38
P J Walsh	FantasyNASCARPreview.com	Denny Hamlin	1	11.75
Charles Rantz	ifantasyrace.com	Denny Hamlin	1	15.31

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Darkhorse Picks: 2010 Tums Fast relief 500

The On Pit Row fantasy racing experts opinions of the best Sprint Cup driver currently outside the top 12 in Sprint Cup Series points, for this weekends race.

Expert	Website	Pick to Win	Finish	Experts Avg
Matt Mercer	On Pit Row	Joey Logano	6	14.53
James Jones	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	11	13.09
Josh Lobdell	FFToolbox	Jamie McMurray	11	18.91
Dennis Mickelson	RaceTalkRadio.com	Marcos Ambrose	34	10.75
Jon Rodgers	Gillette Young Guns Challenge Winner	Mark Martin	2	14.97
Jerry LaggerEric McGuire	One and Done Game WinnerFree agent	Ryan NewmanJamie McMurray	30 11	14.3813.66
Charlie Turner	On Pit Row	Dale Earnhardt Jr	7	14.56
Tall Glass of Milk	Answerthis.com	Ryan Newman	30	11.09
Adam Ansell	Roto Experts	David Reutimann	27	14.25
Charles Rantz	ifantasyrace.com	Jamie McMurray	11	12.72
Darren Fauth	Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet	Joey Logano	6	14.63
Lou Lauer	USAR Fans	Joey Logano	6	14.88
Ryan Rantz	On Pit Row	Jamie McMurray	11	15.69
Eric McClung	On Pit Row	Mark Martin	2	17.72
P J Walsh	FantasyNASCARPreview.com	Ryan Newman	30	14.75
Bob Ellis	NASCAR Ranting and Raving	Marcos Ambrose	34	16.09
Chris Leone	On Pit Row	Ryan Newman	30	18.75
Dan Beaver	Fantasy Racing Games	Joey Logano	6	12.16

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Preview: TUMS Fast Relief 500 from Martinsville Speedway

The half-mile, paperclip track known as Martinsville Speedway is among the most unique tracks in NASACAR. The long asphalt straightaways are twin drag strips connected by concrete corners. There are very few options when it comes to unearthing a legitimate sleeper for fantasy lineups as the elite drivers at Martinsville rarely disappoint. The final flat track race of the season is coming up shortly at Phoenix International Raceway. Drivers that find success here could also be riding high in the desert.

Chasing the pole at Martinsville Speedway

1. Jeff Gordon… Won the pole in 3/08 start at Martinsville, started second in 10/09 start.

Here’s an explanation of the highlighted text in the rankings.

• Y! A/B/C - The top options in the Yahoo! Fantasy Auto Racing game by driver list.

1.  Jimmie Johnson… Six-time winner (3/09, 10/08, 07 sweep, 10/06, 10/04) at Martinsville, 16 straight Top 10s. Average running position of eighth or better in 10 straight. Y!-A1
2. Denny Hamlin… Three-time winner (3/10, 10/09, 3/08) at Martinsville. Average finish of 6.6 in 10 career starts, has led 44.7 percent of the last three. Y!-A2
3. Jeff Gordon… Seven-time winner (05 sweep, 03 sweep, 10/99, 4/97, 9/96) at Martinsville, 11 straight Top Fives. Average running position of seventh or better in 10 straight, over 35 laps led in eight straight. Y!-A3
4. Kevin Harvick… Average running position of 10th or better in four of the last six starts at Martinsville. Y!-B1
5. Tony Stewart… Two-time winner (4/06, 10/00) at Martinsville, three Top 10s with an average running position of 12th or better in three of the last five starts at Martinsville. Y!-A4
6. Clint Bowyer… Average running position of 12th or better in six of the last seven starts at Martinsville. Y!-B2
7. Carl Edwards… Three Top 10s in the last five starts at Martinsville.
8. Jeff Burton… Won 9/97 race at Martinsville. Race-high average running position of third in March start, finished 20th. Y!-B3
9. Mark Martin… Two-time winner (4/00, 4/92) at Martinsville, average running position of 10th or better in three straight starts.
10. Jamie McMurray… Average running position of 16th or better in seven of the last 10 starts at Martinsville. Y!-B4
11. Kurt Busch… Won 10/02 race at Martinsville, average running position of 12th or better in six of the last 11 starts, only three Top 15s.
12. Kyle Busch… One Top Five since 08, four finishes of 22nd or worse.
13. Ryan Newman… Three straight Top 10s at Martinsville. Y!-B5
14. Matt Kenseth… Only one Top 10 finish since 08 at Martinsville. Y!-B6
15. Greg Biffle… Only two Top 10s in 15 career starts at Martinsville.
16. Joey Logano… Runner-up in March start at Martinsville, average running position of 11th. Y!-B7
17. Martin Truex Jr…. Finished a career-best fifth in March start at Martinsville, average running position of 12th. Y!-B8
18. Kasey Kahne… Average finish of 19.5 in 13 career starts at Martinsville.
19. Juan Pablo Montoya… Average finish of 14.6 in seven career starts at Martinsville.
20. David Reutimann… Average running positions of 11th and 13th last year at Martinsville.
21. Dale Earnhardt Jr…. Average running position of 11th or better in seven of the last eight starts at Martinsville
22. Paul Menard… Finished a career-best 14th in March start at Martinsville. Y!-C1
23. A.J. Allmendinger… Average finish of 28.2 in six career starts at Martinsville, two Top 15s. Y!-C2
24. Brad Keselowski… Finished 12th in March start at Martinsville, average running position of 20th.
25. Sam Hornish Jr…. Finished a career-best 13th in March start at Martinsville, average running position of 22nd. Y!-C3
26. Marcos Ambrose… Average finish of 17.3 in three career starts at Martinsville.
27. David Ragan… Average finish of 19.4 in eight career starts at Martinsville.
28. Regan Smith… Average finish of 28.5 in four career starts at Martinsville. Y!-C4
29. Scott Speed… Average finish of 33.2 in four career starts at Martinsville.
30. Casey Mears… Average running position of 14th or better in three of the last four starts at Martinsville (08-09).
31. Aric Almirola… Finished sixth in March Truck start at Martinsville.
32. Travis Kvapil…  Average finish of 27.8 in nine career starts at Martinsville.
33. Elliott Sadler… Average finish of 24.7 in 23 career starts at Martinsville.
34. David Gilliland… Average finish of 30.2 in eight career starts at Martinsville.
35. Robby Gordon… Average finish of 34.6 in 20 career starts at Martinsville.
36. Tony Raines… Average finish of 22.3 in seven career starts at Martinsville (03-08).
37. Dave Blaney… Average finish of 31.4 in 19 career starts at Martinsville.
38. Kevin Conway… Finished 31st in March start at Martinsville.
39. Ken Schrader… No Cup starts since 08. Average finish of 17.8 in 47 career Cup starts at Martinsville (1985-2008).
40. Hermie Sadler… No Cup starts since 06. Average finish of 33.1 in nine career Cup starts at Martinsville (01-05). Finished 12th in March Truck race.
41. Dennis Setzer… No Cup starts since 98. Average finish of 10.2 in 20 career Truck starts at Martinsville.
42. Bobby Labonte… Possible start and park. Won 4/02 race at Martinsville.
43. Joe Nemechek… Likely start and park.
44. Landon Cassill… Likely start and park.
45. Michael McDowell… Likely start and park.
46. J.J. Yeley… Likely start and park.
47. Johnny Sauter… Likely start and park.
48. Terry Cook… Likely start and park.

Contender or Pretender: Martinsville 2

Jimmie Johnson (Contender) – In seventeen races at Martinsville Jimmie Johnson has only finished outside the top ten once. The one time he didn’t finish among the front runners was in his first career start at Martinsville back in 2002. Earlier this year Johnson finished 9th but guess what, he was already testing things for this very race back in March.

Jeff Burton (Pretender) – Jeff Burton raced like a contender earlier this year (Yahoo race chart). He had the best car but late in the race bad luck bite him (flat tire). This really has been the story of this team throughout the season so why should things change now? Jeff Burton has one win at Martinsville and an average finish of 14.8.

Denny Hamlin (Contender) – I really like Denny Hamlin at Martinsville, I like him to finish right behind Johnson. In ten starts at this track Hamlin has finished in the top ten nine times and he has collected three clocks. In the last five Martinsville races Hamlin has won three times and has an average finish of second.

Greg Biffle (Pretender) - Don’t use Fords here. I’ve seen them have tons of brake problems over the years that it’s really stupid to even flirt with the idea of using them. Greg Biffle has the worst average finish (22.3) and worst driver rating (64.6) among the Chasers.

Jeff Gordon (Contender) – Gordon better pick up the pace at Martinsville or Jimmie Johnson is going to pass him in the win column. In thirty five races at Martinsville where lots of bad things can happen Jeff Gordon has an amazing 6.7 average finish. As long as the track doesn’t jump up and bite him he’s a near lock for a top five.

Kurt Busch (Pretender) – Kurt Busch is a previous winner at Martinsville but avoid him at all costs this weekend in the Tums Fast Relief 500. His last top ten at Martinsville was back in 2005. In twenty races the 2004 champ has only collected four top tens at NASCAR’s smallest track.

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Preview: Bank of America 500 from Charlotte

A total of four races have already been held on the three 1.5-mile cookie-cutter tracks with 24 degrees of corner banking, including the June event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Be sure to also include the results from Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway when making fantasy selections. While the wear on each of these tracks will cause the speeds to vary, the skills and setup required to succeed are similar.

Top 10 Drivers thus far on 1.5 mi x 24° tracks

	ATL1	TX1	CHR1	ATL2	AVG
Kurt Busch	1	4	1	6	3.0
Kyle Busch	25	3	3	5	9.0
Matt Kenseth	2	20	10	11	10.8
Ryan Newman	17	11	9	8	11.3
A.J. Allmendinger	6	13	14	18	12.8
Kasey Kahne	4	5	12	32	13.3
Jimmie Johnson	12	2	37	3	13.5
Kevin Harvick	9	7	11	33	15.0
Jeff Burton	20	12	25	4	15.3
Tony Stewart	13	32	15	1	15.3

 Chasing the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway

1. Ryan Newman… Won two of the last three poles at Charlotte. Started second in September start at Atlanta.
2. Jimmie Johnson… Won two of the last four poles at Charlotte.
3. Kasey Kahne… Five qualifying efforts of sixth or better over the last six starts at Charlotte.

Here’s an explanation of the highlighted text in the rankings.  Download a printer-friendly version here.

    * Y! A/B/C - The top options in the Yahoo! Fantasy Auto Racing game by driver list.

1. Jimmie Johnson… Six-time winner (10/09, 05 sweep, 04 sweep, 5/03) at Charlotte, laps led in 17 straight starts. Y!-A1
2. Jeff Gordon… Five-time winner (10/07, 10/99, 5/98, 5/97, 5/94) at Charlotte, finished of eighth or better five of the last six starts. Y!-A2
3. Kyle Busch… Six straight finishes of eighth or better at Charlotte, laps led in five. Y!-A3
4. Kurt Busch… Won 5/10 race at Charlotte, led 252 of 400 laps. Average running position of 13th or better in seven straight starts. Y!-A4
5. Kasey Kahne… Three-time winner (5/08, 06 sweep) at Charlotte, average running position of fifth in three of the last five starts. Y!-B1
6. Tony Stewart… Won 10/03 race at Charlotte, average running position of 14th or better in five straight, no Top 10s since 07.
7. Clint Bowyer… Average running position of eighth or better in three of the last four starts at Charlotte. Y!-B2
8. Kevin Harvick… Finished 11th in May start at Charlotte, best finish since 10/03. Y!-B3
9. Ryan Newman… Three straight finishes of 11th or better at Charlotte. Y!-B4
10. Jeff Burton… Three-time winner (10/08, 5/01, 5/99) at Charlotte. Average running position of ninth in May start, finished 25th. Y!-B5
11. Denny Hamlin… Only three Top 10s in 10 career starts at Charlotte, 18.5 average finish.
12. Mark Martin… Four-time winner (5/02, 10/98, 10/95, 10/92) at Charlotte, has never held an average running position worse than 15th.
13. Matt Kenseth… Won 5/00 race at Charlotte, four Top 10s in the last five starts. Y!-B6
14. Carl Edwards… Only one Top 10 in the last four starts at Charlotte. Average finish of 13.2 in 11 career starts.
15. Greg Biffle… Average running position of 15th or 17th in the last three starts at Charlotte.
16. David Reutimann… Won 5/09 race at Charlotte, finished fifth in May start with career-best average running position of fourth, 99.8 percent of laps in the Top 15. Y!-B7
17. Joey Logano… Average running position of 13th or better in all three career starts at Charlotte. Y!-B8
18. Jamie McMurray… Won 10/02 race at Charlotte. Runner-up in May start, average running position of seventh, 94.5 percent of laps in the Top 15.
19. Paul Menard… Finished a career-best eighth in May start Charlotte, average running position of 12th. Y!-C1
20. A.J. Allmendinger… Finished a career-best 14th in May start at Charlotte. Y!-C2
21. Brad Keselowski… Average finish of 16.0 in two career Cup starts at Charlotte.
22. Juan Pablo Montoya… Only one Top 10 in seven career starts at Charlotte, 30.0 average finish.
23. Martin Truex Jr…. Average running position of 18th or better in seven straight starts at Charlotte, only one Top 10.
24. Dale Earnhardt Jr…. Average running position of 20th or worse in four straight starts at Charlotte.
25. Sam Hornish Jr…. Average finish of 21.6 in five career starts at Charlotte. Y!-C3
26. David Ragan… Average finish of 23.9 in seven career starts at Charlotte.
27. Elliott Sadler… Average finish of 25.4 in 24 career starts at Charlotte.
28. Bill Elliott… Two-time winner (10/87, 10/84) at Charlotte, average finish of 28.0 in the last two starts. Y!-C4
29. Reed Sorenson… Average finish of 21.6 in eight career starts at Charlotte.
30. Regan Smith… Finished 22nd in May start at Charlotte, average running position of 22nd.
31. Scott Speed… Average finish of 25.3 in three career starts at Charlotte.
32. Marcos Ambrose… Average finish of 28.0 in three career starts at Charlotte.
33. Casey Mears… Won 5/07 race at Charlotte, four finishes of 29th or worse in the six starts since.
34. Travis Kvapil… Average finish of 26.7 in seven career starts at Charlotte.
35. Dave Blaney… Average finish of 25.2 in 20 career starts at Charlotte.
36. Robby Gordon… Average finish of 28.2 in 20 career starts at Charlotte.
37. David Gilliland… Average finish of 29.5 in eight career starts at Charlotte.
38. Kevin Conway… Finished 35th in May start at Charlotte.
39. Patrick Carpentier… DNQ last week.
40. Bobby Labonte… Possible start and park. Two-time winner (10/00, 5/95) at Charlotte, finished 31st in the last two starts.
41. Joe Nemechek… Likely start and park.
42. Michael McDowell… Likely start and park.
43. Andy Lally… Likely start and park.
44. Landon Cassill… Likely start and park.
45. J.J. Yeley… Likely start and park.
46. Jason Leffler… Likely start and park.
47. Jeff Green… Likely start and park.
48. Johnny Sauter… Likely start and park.
49. Scott Riggs… Likely start and park.
50. Mike Bliss… Likely start and park. Two straight DNQs.
51. Brian Keselowski… Two DNQs this season.

NASCAR Fantasy Racing Darkhorse Picks: 2010 Bank of America 500

The On Pit Row fantasy racing experts opinions of the best Sprint Cup driver currently outside the top 12 in Sprint Cup Series points, for this weekends race.

Expert	Website	Pick to Win	Finish	Experts Avg
Matt Mercer	On Pit Row	Juan Pablo Montoya	11	14.81
James Jones	On Pit Row	Kasey Kahne	38	13.16
Josh Lobdell	FFToolbox	Joey Logano	7	19.16
Dennis Mickelson	RaceTalkRadio.com	Jamie McMurray	1	10.00
Jon Rodgers	Gillette Young Guns Challenge Winner	Mark Martin	14	15.39
Jerry LaggerEric McGuire	One and Done Game WinnerFree agent	Mark Martin Mark Martin	1414	13.8713.74
Charlie Turner	On Pit Row	Kasey Kahne	38	14.81
Tall Glass of Milk	Answerthis.com	Mark Martin	14	10.48
Adam Ansell	Roto Experts	David Reutimann	9	13.84
Charles Rantz	ifantasyrace.com	Joey Logano	7	12.77
Darren Fauth	Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet	Kasey Kahne	38	14.90
Lou Lauer	USAR Fans	Kasey Kahne	38	15.16
Ryan Rantz	On Pit Row	Kasey Kahne	38	15.84
Eric McClung	On Pit Row	Kasey Kahne	38	18.23
P J Walsh	FantasyNASCARPreview.com	Ryan Newman	36	14.26
Bob Ellis	NASCAR Ranting and Raving	Juan Pablo Montoya	11	15.52
Chris Leone	On Pit Row	Joey Logano	7	18.39
Dan Beaver	Fantasy Racing Games	Ryan Newman	36	12.35

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