RACE RECAP
In a remarkable display of race craft, Kyle Larson charged from 20th on the starting grid to win the Andys Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway โ a gain of 19 positions that showcased both driver talent and team strategy. The No. 88 led 32 laps on the day and scored 67.2 fantasy points. The margin of victory was 1.265.
Taylor Gray (No. 54) finished second after starting 12th โ an impressive climb of 10 positions, while Riley Herbst (No. 19) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Justin Allgaier captured Stage 1 and Austin Hill won Stage 2. The race featured 12 lead changes among 6 drivers โ Justin Allgaier led a race-high 99 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. The intermediate-track challenge of balancing speed and endurance tested every team's preparation and in-race adjustments.
The biggest mover of the race was Riley Herbst (No. 19), who charged from 27th to 3rd โ a gain of 24 positions that made the No. 19 one of the top fantasy value plays. Ryan Sieg also impressed, climbing from 31st to 8th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 5 drivers failed to finish. Justin Allgaier (started 2nd) was collected in an accident after completing 155 laps, and Sheldon Creed (started 6th) was collected in an accident after completing 104 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Kyle Larson led all scorers with 67.2 points, followed by Austin Hill (55.7) and Sam Mayer (45.8).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 134.40 2 ร 67.20 | |
B | $0 | 4 | 97.48 1.75 ร 55.70 | |
C | $0 | 5 | 68.70 1.5 ร 45.80 | |
D | $0 | 3 | 48.75 1.25 ร 39.00 | |
E | $0 | 2 | 36.00 1 ร 36.00 |


