Race Insights
Expert race previews, recaps, and fantasy analysis
Kansas Speedway
Kansas Lottery 300 Preview: Allgaier Tops the Blended Model, Dash 4 Cash in Play
Justin Allgaier leads both our ML model and AccuPredict projections at Kansas. Dash 4 Cash adds K motivation for Crews, Allgaier, Kvapil, and Creed. Full DK salary breakdown and FantasyJolt lineup for the Kansas Lottery 300.
Apr 14, 2026
Kansas Speedway
AdventHealth 400 Preview: Larson Leads the Model, Logano Is the Value Surprise
Kyle Larson tops our v4 projection model at Kansas, but Joey Logano at P2 is the surprise — his 9.4 avg running position masks a 20% DNF rate. Kyle Busch at $9 FJ remains the value play. Full DK, FanDuel, and FantasyJolt breakdown.
Apr 14, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Food City 500 Recap: Gibbs Conquers Thunder Valley
Ty Gibbs wins the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, leading a JGR 1-2-3 at the Last Great Colosseum. Blaney finishes second from the pole, Larson completes the podium.
Apr 12, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Suburban Propane 300 Recap: Zilisch Outduels Larson at Thunder Valley
Connor Zilisch wins his first O'Reilly Series race at Bristol, outdueling Kyle Larson who led 230 of 300 laps. Larson's dominator performance still delivered the highest fantasy score of the week.
Apr 12, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Recap: Bell Storms Through the Field at Bristol
Christopher Bell started 15th, led 63 laps, and won the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol in dominant fashion. Christian Eckes led a race-high 132 laps but faded to 5th after a late restart, while pre-race favorites Corey Heim and Kaden Honeycutt were collected in a lap 179 accident.
Apr 11, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Preview: Heim Eyes Bristol Dominance
Corey Heim is the clear the projected favorite as the Craftsman Truck Series invades Bristol, but betting markets love Layne Riggs at +225. With Cup ringers Bell, Chastain, and Busch in the field, this 250-lapper promises chaos.
Apr 7, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Suburban Propane 300 Preview: Larson Crashes the Party at Bristol
Kyle Larson drops down to the O'Reilly Series as a Cup ringer and immediately tops the projections at Bristol. But Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch, and Jesse Love aren't giving an inch on their home turf.
Apr 7, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway
Food City 500 Preview: Thunder Valley's Short-Track Showdown
Kyle Larson leads post-qualifying projections as the Cup Series heads to Bristol for 500 laps of short-track warfare. Ryan Blaney on pole, Reddick P2, and Connor Zilisch is the DraftKings place-diff play of the week — Q26 start with a projected P5 finish.
Apr 7, 2026
Rockingham Speedway
NC Education Lottery 250 Recap: Sawalich Announces Himself at The Rock
William Sawalich charged from 14th to score his first career O'Reilly Series win at Rockingham, leading 80 laps and posting the fastest lap. Corey Day dominated the stages but faded to 10th as the Rock's abrasive surface took its toll. JGR swept the top two.
Apr 4, 2026
Rockingham Speedway
Truck Recap: Black's Tire 200 at Rockingham
Corey Heim puts on a historic performance at The Rock, leading 178 of 200 laps and scoring 92.8 fantasy points — the highest single-race total of the 2026 season.
Apr 3, 2026
Rockingham Speedway
Easter at The Rock: O'Reilly & Trucks Storm Rockingham
With the Cup Series off for Easter, Rockingham Speedway takes center stage as the O'Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck Series bring 77 drivers to the 0.94-mile oval known as 'The Rock.' Justin Allgaier hunts his fourth straight win while Corey Heim looks to extend his truck dominance.
Apr 1, 2026
Martinsville Speedway
Cook Out 400 Recap: Elliott Steals Martinsville From Hamlin's Grasp
Chase Elliott led the final 69 laps to win the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, denying Denny Hamlin after one of the most dominant runner-up performances in modern NASCAR history. Hamlin led 292 of 400 laps, swept both stages, and posted the fastest lap — but Elliott's restart move with 75 laps to go changed everything.
Mar 29, 2026
Martinsville Speedway
NFPA 250 Recap: Allgaier's Three-Peat at The Paperclip
Justin Allgaier made it three wins in a row with a dominant NFPA 250 victory at Martinsville, leading 114 laps from the pole and scoring 77.4 fantasy points. Corey Day led 37 laps and finished P2, while Lee Pulliam thrilled the local crowd with 40 laps led and a P5 finish.
Mar 28, 2026
Martinsville Speedway
STP 500 Preview: Martinsville's Paper Clip Demands Patience — and Punishes Everyone Else
The Cup Series heads to the tightest confines on the calendar for 500 laps of bumper-to-bumper short-track racing. Kyle Larson tops our projections, but Martinsville has a way of rewarding the patient and punishing the impatient. Our projections, fantasy lineups for all three platforms, and the value plays the market is underpricing.
Mar 27, 2026
Darlington Raceway
Goodyear 400 Recap: Reddick Overcomes Alternator Failure, Cool Suit Breakdown, and Keselowski's 142-Lap Masterclass to Win His Fourth
Tyler Reddick joins Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott in the history books after overcoming an alternator failure, battery change, and broken cool suit to win the Goodyear 400. Brad Keselowski swept both stages and led 142 laps but couldn't match Reddick's late-race surge. Carson Hocevar charged from the rear to P4, while Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace had catastrophic collapses.
Mar 22, 2026
Darlington Raceway
Sport Clips VFW 200 Recap: Allgaier Conquers the Lady in Black
Justin Allgaier won the Sport Clips VFW 200 at Darlington despite Kyle Larson leading a staggering 107 of 147 laps and sweeping both stages. Allgaier led 31 laps and scored 71.1 fantasy points, while Brandon Jones and Christopher Bell rounded out the top three.
Mar 21, 2026
Darlington Raceway
Truck Recap: Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington
Corey Heim earns his first win of 2026 at Darlington as Kaden Honeycutt dominates stages but fades, and Cup stars Ross Chastain and Christopher Bell mix it up.
Mar 21, 2026
Darlington Raceway
Goodyear 400 Preview: Darlington's Stripe Awaits as Hamlin Eyes a Repeat
Denny Hamlin returns to the track where he dominated last fall as the Lady in Black gets ready for 293 laps of close-quarters racing. Tyler Reddick qualifies on pole, but Darlington's abrasive surface and narrow groove have a way of rewriting the script. Our projections, fantasy lineups for all platforms, and the drivers to watch.
Mar 21, 2026
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Pennzoil 400 Recap: Hamlin's Vegas Masterclass
Denny Hamlin led 134 of 267 laps and posted the fastest lap of the race to dominate the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Four drivers combined to lead 94% of the laps in one of the cleanest races of the season, while Austin Dillon emerged as the fantasy steal of the afternoon.
Mar 15, 2026
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The LiUNA Recap: Kyle Larson's Cup-Star Power Wins Vegas
Cup Series star Kyle Larson dominated the LiUNA at Las Vegas, leading 47 laps and scoring 69.7 fantasy points. Chase Briscoe charged from 23rd to P2, while Justin Allgaier swept both stages but settled for P4. Jesse Love led 36 laps but faded to P6.
Mar 14, 2026
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Pennzoil 400 Preview: Allgaier Steps Into Bowman's Ride as Vegas Heats Up
Justin Allgaier fills the No. 48 Hendrick Chevrolet for a second straight week as Alex Bowman battles vertigo. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick look to extend their hot streaks on the 1.5-mile tri-oval where track position is king and restarts decide races.
Mar 11, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
GOVX 200 Recap: Allgaier Steals Phoenix from Love's Grasp
Justin Allgaier rallied from 17th to win the GOVX 200 at Phoenix, scoring 70.1 fantasy points as Jesse Love led a staggering 114 laps but settled for P2. Carson Kvapil, Sheldon Creed, and Sam Mayer all led laps in a race with five different leaders.
Mar 8, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix Recap: Blaney's Comeback Completes Penske Sweep as Bell Dominates in Vain
Ryan Blaney overcame two pit penalties and passed Ty Gibbs with 10 laps to go on fresh tires, completing a Team Penske weekend sweep at Phoenix. Christopher Bell led 176 of 312 laps and won both stages, but the late-race tire gamble left him 0.399 seconds short. Twelve cautions tied the track record in a race that eliminated six drivers by contact.
Mar 8, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
Shriners Children's 500 Preview: Hamlin Hunts Phoenix While Reddick Chases History
Denny Hamlin leads projections at 44.0 FJ points with 50 laps led at the track he's dominated for a decade. Kyle Larson projects the most laps led (58) but costs a premium. Chase Briscoe in JGR equipment at $12 is the value play of the slate. Plus: Bowman is OUT — Anthony Alfredo subs in the #48.
Mar 6, 2026
Circuit of the Americas
COTA Recap: Reddick Makes History with Three Straight to Open 2026
Tyler Reddick led 58 of 95 laps to beat Shane van Gisbergen by nearly four seconds, becoming the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a Cup Series season. Ross Chastain's lost wheel, Chase Briscoe's transaxle failure, and 109-degree track temps made COTA a survival test — and the fantasy scorecard tells the story.
Mar 1, 2026
Circuit of the Americas
Focused Health 250 Recap: SVG's Road Course Mastery at COTA
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the Focused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas, leading 31 laps from a 2nd-place start to score 65.1 fantasy points. Austin Hill continued his strong season with a P2 and Stage 1 win, while Sammy Smith and Jesse Love rounded out the top four.
Feb 28, 2026
Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Truck Recap: OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at St. Petersburg
Layne Riggs delivers an incredible 28th-to-1st comeback on the streets of St. Pete, while IndyCar legend James Hinchcliffe makes an impression in P10.
Feb 28, 2026Circuit of the Americas
EchoPark Texas Grand Prix Preview: Road Course Ringers vs. Cup Regulars at COTA
Circuit of the Americas returns with its 3.41-mile, 20-turn challenge — the ultimate road course test on the NASCAR schedule. With Shane van Gisbergen hunting another road course trophy and Connor Zilisch making his mark, here's how to attack COTA across Fantasy Jolt, DraftKings, and FanDuel.
Feb 26, 2026
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Autotrader 400 Recap: Reddick Wins With No Fender in Double Overtime Thriller
Tyler Reddick survived a nine-car wreck, lost his entire right-front fender, and still held off Chase Briscoe by 0.164 seconds in double overtime to sweep the first two races of 2026 — just the sixth driver in NASCAR history to accomplish the feat. Atlanta delivered 57 lead changes, 10 cautions, and absolute chaos.
Feb 23, 2026
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Truck Recap: Fr8 Racing 208 at Atlanta
Kyle Busch reminds everyone why he's a legend, leading 37 laps to dominate Atlanta while Carson Hocevar charges from 18th to P2.
Feb 21, 2026
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Bennett Transportation 250 Recap: Creed Conquers Atlanta's Chaos
Sheldon Creed won the Bennett Transportation 250 at Atlanta from 4th, leading 17 laps as the superspeedway-style track rewarded bold moves. Parker Retzlaff charged from 23rd to P2, while Rajah Caruth led laps and topped both stages but faded to P8.
Feb 21, 2026
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Autotrader 400 Preview: Atlanta's Superspeedway Roulette Returns
EchoPark Speedway's 28-degree banking turns Atlanta into a 1.5-mile Daytona — pack racing, three-wide chaos, and unpredictable finishes. Fresh off Tyler Reddick's last-lap Daytona 500 heist, here's how to attack the Autotrader 400 across Fantasy Jolt, DraftKings, and FanDuel.
Feb 19, 2026
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona 500 Recap: Reddick Steals One for the Ages from 26th
Tyler Reddick led one lap — the only one that mattered — threading past Chase Elliott on the final circuit to deliver Michael Jordan his first Daytona 500 victory. A record 25 leaders, a 20-car Big One, and Carson Hocevar's heartbreaking last-lap crash made the 68th Great American Race one for the history books.
Feb 16, 2026
Daytona International Speedway
Truck Recap: Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona
Chandler Smith storms from 10th to win the Truck season opener at Daytona, while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. charges from 30th to an impressive P6 finish.
Feb 14, 2026
Daytona International Speedway
United Rentals 300 Recap: Austin Hill Dominates the Daytona Opener
Austin Hill swept both stages and led 78 laps from the pole to win the United Rentals 300 at Daytona, scoring 82.8 fantasy points in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener. Jesse Love led 27 laps but faded to P9.
Feb 14, 2026Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Duels Recap: Fantasy Insights & Updated 500 Projections for DK, FD & FantasyJolt
The Duels are in the books and the Daytona 500 grid is set. Joey Logano won Duel #1 while Chase Elliott took Duel #2. Here's what it all means for your fantasy lineups across DraftKings, FanDuel, and FantasyJolt — plus updated projections with place differential analysis.
Feb 13, 2026Daytona International Speedway
Daytona 500: The Great American Race Returns
The NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the iconic Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. With a stacked field of championship contenders, expect intense pack racing and dramatic finishes on the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Here's everything you need to know to build your fantasy lineup.
Feb 12, 2026Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Recap: Bell Charges from 32nd for Stunning Victory
Christopher Bell pulled off one of the most improbable victories of the young season, charging from 32nd on the grid to lead only the final lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway's superspeedway-style configuration.
Feb 1, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix Recap: Bell Makes History with Three Straight Wins
Christopher Bell became the first driver in the Next Gen era to win three consecutive Cup Series races, leading 105 laps and holding off Denny Hamlin in a thrilling duel at Phoenix Raceway.
Jan 29, 2026Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Recap: Berry's Breakout Win at the Pennzoil 400
Josh Berry captured his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, patiently biding his time through a chaotic 9-caution race before pouncing with 16 laps to go.
Jan 28, 2026Daytona International Speedway
Daytona 500 Recap: Byron Goes Back-to-Back in Last-Lap Thriller
William Byron pulled off the impossible — going from ninth to first on the final lap to claim his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory, joining an elite group of back-to-back winners at The Great American Race.
Jan 20, 2026Circuit of the Americas
COTA Recap: Bell Makes It Back-to-Back on the Road Course
Christopher Bell made it two in a row, rallying from 19th on the grid at COTA's newly shortened 2.4-mile road course layout to win by 0.433 seconds over William Byron.
Jan 19, 2026Phoenix Raceway
Xfinity Series Championship Recap: Jesse Love Takes the Win
Jesse Love wins the Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, scoring 64.5 fantasy points from the 6th starting position.
Nov 2, 2025Phoenix Raceway
Truck Series Championship Recap: Corey Heim Takes the Win
Corey Heim wins the Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, scoring 85 fantasy points from the 6th starting position.
Nov 1, 2025Martinsville Speedway
IAA Ritchie Bros 250 Recap: Taylor Gray Takes the Win
Taylor Gray wins the IAA Ritchie Bros 250 at Martinsville Speedway, scoring 66.2 fantasy points from the 13th starting position.
Oct 26, 2025Martinsville Speedway
Slim Jim 200 Recap: Corey Heim Takes the Win
Corey Heim wins the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway, scoring 82.7 fantasy points from the 4th starting position.
Oct 25, 2025
Talladega Superspeedway
United Rentals 250 Recap: Austin Hill Takes the Win
Austin Hill wins the United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway, scoring 79.8 fantasy points from the 5th starting position.
Oct 19, 2025Talladega Superspeedway
Loves RV Stop 225 Recap: Giovanni Ruggiero Takes the Win
Giovanni Ruggiero wins the Loves RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, scoring 70.7 fantasy points from the 1st starting position.
Oct 18, 2025Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Focused Health 302 Recap: Connor Zilisch Takes the Win
Connor Zilisch wins the Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, scoring 55.4 fantasy points from the 2nd starting position.
Oct 12, 2025Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course
Blue Cross NC 250 Recap: Connor Zilisch Takes the Win
Connor Zilisch wins the Blue Cross NC 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, scoring 72.1 fantasy points from the 1st starting position.
Oct 5, 2025