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Quaker State 400 Preview at Kentucky on July 11: Fantasy NASCAR on DraftKings

By Rich Pelesky

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Jun 28, 2014; Sparta, KY, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers during the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to FantasyCPR’s Preview for the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday night July 11th, 2015.

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    • Broadcast Schedule (Subject to Change):

    NOTE: All times are EST

    Friday, July 10th

    11:30 a.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice (NBC Sports Network)

    1:00 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice (NBC Sports Network)

    5:00 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying

    Saturday, July 11th

    7:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (NBC Sports Network)

    7:46 p.m., Green Flag Drop

    Next: The Field: Race Entrants in order of DK Salary

    Jun 28, 2014; Sparta, KY, USA; General view of Kentucky Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

    Race Entrants in order of DraftKings Salary

    NOTE: Salary difference from last race in parentheses

    1. #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s  Chevrolet for $13,900 (+$2,300)
    2. #48 Jimmie Johnson, LOWE’S PRO SERVICES Chevrolet for $13,100 (+$1,300)
    3. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row/Visser Precision Chevrolet for $13,000 (+$1,700)
    4. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $12,200 (+$800)
    5. #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $12,100 (+$1,200)
    6. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Chevrolet for $11,500 (-$800)
    7. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil/Auto-Trader Ford for $11,400 (+$200)
    8. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $11,300 (+$100)
    9. #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s Crispy Toyota for $10,800 (-)
    10. #24 Jeff Gordon, AARP MEMBER ADVANTAGES Chevrolet for $11,600 (-$100)
    11. #5 Kasey Kahne, LiftMaster Chevrolet for $10,500 (-$800)
    12. #19 Carl Edwards, COMCAST MINIONS Toyota for $10,400 (-$300)
    13. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Office Toyota for $10,100 (-$1000)
    14. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $9,800 (-)
    15. #1 Jamie McMurray, CESSNA Chevrolet for $9,500 (-$700)
    16. #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $9,300 (-$400)
    17. #14 Tony Stewart, Rush Trucking Chevrolet for $9,000 (-$1,300)
    18. #16 Greg Biffle, Ortho Ford Fusion for $8,900 (-$800)
    19. #27 Paul Menard, Quaker State/Menards Chevrolet for $8,800  (-$700)
    20. #15 Clint Bowyer, Hughes General Contractors Toyota for $8,600 (-$1,500)
    21. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $8,600 (-)
    22. #3 Austin Dillon, Dow – Styrofoam Chevrolet for $8,500 (-$1,100)
    23. #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $8,100 (-$1,500)
    24. #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Ford for $7,900 (-$1,300)
    25. #47 AJ Allmendinger, Kroger/Scott Products Chevrolet for $7,800 (-$1,500)
    26. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., TBA Ford for $7,800 (-$100)
    27. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $7,700 (-$1,500)
    28.  #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Fifth Third Bank Ford Fusion for $7,600 (-$1,500)
    29.  #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $7,500 (-$1,200)
    30.  #21 Ryan Blaney, Snap-On Tools Ford for $7,500 (-$1,500)
    31.  #38 David Gilliland, Lowe’s Travel. Stops Ford for $7,400 (-$300)
    32.  #51 Justin Allgaier, Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet for $7,300 (-$200)
    33.   #98 Josh Wise, TBA Ford for $7,300 (+$100)
    34.  #40 Landon Cassill, CRC Brakleen Chevrolet for $7,300 (-$100)
    35.  #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Anest Iwata Toyota for $7,300 (-$100)
    36.  #23 J.J. Yeley, TraqGear-Coolshirt Toyota for $7,200 (-$100)
    37. #95 Michael McDowell, Thrivent Financial Ford for $7,200 (+$200)
    38.  #32 Joey Gase, C&J Energy Services Ford for $7,200 (N/A)
    39.  #33 Alex Kennedy, TBA Chrevolet for $7,100 (N/A)
    40.  #35 Cole Whitt, Kentucky Fried Chicken Ford for $7,100 (-$200)
    41. #7 Alex Bowman, Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet for $7,100 (-)
    42.  #62 Brendan Gaughan, TBA Chevrolet for $7,000 (-)
    43.  #46 Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for $7,000 (-)
    44.  #26 Jeb Burton, Maxim Fantasy Sports Toyota for $7,000 (-$200)
    45.  #34 Brett Moffitt, Dockside Logistics for $6,900 (-$200)
    46. #30 Jeff Green, Curtis Key Plumbing Chevrolet (No Salary Listed) (N/A)
    47. #32 Will Kimmel III, CorvetteParts.net Ford for $7,200 (No Salary Listed) (N/A)

    Next: Track/Race Details

    Jun 28, 2014; Sparta, KY, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates after winning the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

    Kentucky Speedway

    Quaker State 400 Preview (includes Entry List)

    Where: Sparta, KY

    What: 267 laps, 400 miles 

    Track: 1.5 mile Tri-Oval, Paved, 4 turns

    Banking: 14 Degrees in Turns, 8-10 Degrees on Tri-Oval,and 4 Degrees on Backstretch.

    Next: Forecasted Weather

    Jun 28, 2014; Sparta, KY, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers race under caution during the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

    Forecasted Weather: AM Thunderstorms, High of 90F, 40% chance of precipitation; Winds WSW 7 mph

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