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5-Hour Energy 301 Preview at Loudon Race on July 19: Fantasy NASCAR on DraftKings

By Rich Pelesky

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Sep 21, 2014; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) lines up at the front of pit road as they prepare for the start of the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to FantasyCPR’s Preview for the 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 19th, 2015.

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    • Broadcast Schedule (Subject to Change):

    NOTE: All times are EST

    Friday, July 17th

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

    4:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying

    Saturday, July 18th

    10:00 a.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice (CNBC)

    12:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice (NBC Sports Network)

    Sunday, July 19th

    1:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (NBC Sports Network)

    ~1:49 p.m., Green Flag Drop

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

    May 10, 2014; Kansas City, KS, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon celebrates with champaign in victory lane after winning the 5-Hour Energy 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

    Race Entrants in order of DraftKings Salary

    NOTE: Salary difference from last race in parentheses

    1. #4 Kevin Harvick, Jimmy John’s/Budweiser  Chevrolet for $14,200 (+$300)
    2. #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $12,800 (-$1,200)
    3. #48 Jimmie Johnson, Lowe’s Chevrolet for $12,700 (-$400)
    4. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $12,200 (+$800)
    5. #18 Kyle Busch, Interstate Batteries Toyota for $11,800 (+$1,000)
    6. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $11,600 (-$600)
    7. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $11,200 (-$100)
    8. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Freight Toyota for $11,100 (+$1,000)
    9. #24 Jeff Gordon, AARP MEMBER ADVANTAGES Chevrolet for $10,900 (-$700)
    10. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $10,800 (-$1,200)
    11. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Chevrolet for $10,300 (-$1,200)
    12. #19 Carl Edwards, Sport Clips Toyota for $10,200 (-$200)
    13. #5 Kasey Kahne, Great Clips Chevrolet for $10,100 (-$400)
    14. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $10,000 (+$200)
    15. #1 Jamie McMurray, McDonald’s/Cessna Chevrolet for $9,800 (+$300)
    16. #15 Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy Toyota for $9,400 (+$800)
    17. #31 Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans Chevrolet for $9,200 (-$100)
    18. #14 Tony Stewart, Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $8,800 (-$200)
    19. #16 Greg Biffle, Safety-Kleen Ford Fusion for $8,300 (-$600)
    20. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $8,300 (-$300)
    21. #27 Paul Menard, Richmond/Menards Chevrolet for $8,200  (-$600)
    22. #47 AJ Allmendinger, Better Than Bouilon Chevrolet for $8,200 (+$400)
    23. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Fastenal Ford Fusion for $8,200 (+$600)
    24. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., Shaws/Smithfield Ford for $8,100 (+$300)
    25. #3 Austin Dillon, Dow Chevrolet for $8,100 (-$400)
    26. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $8,000 (+$300)
    27. #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $7,800 (-$300)
    28. #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Ford for $7,700 (-$200)
    29.  #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $7,600 (+$100)
    30.  #21 Ryan Blaney, SKF Ford for $7,500 (+$100)
    31. #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $7,400 (+$100)
    32.  #40 Landon Cassill, TBA Chevrolet for $7,300 (-)
    33. #38 David Gilliland, MDS Ford for $7,200 (-$200)
    34. #33 Derek White, TBA Chrevolet for $7,200 (N/A)
    35. #7 Alex Bowman, Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet for $7,000 ($100)
    36. #23 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $6,900 (-$300)
    37. #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Burger King Toyota for $6,900 (-$300)
    38. #46 Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for $6,800 (-$200)
    39. #34 Brett Moffitt, Dockside Logistics for $6,800 (-$100)
    40. #35 Cole Whitt, Taco Bell Ford for $6,700 (-$400)
    41. #26 Jeb Burton, Maxim Fantasy Sports Toyota for $6,600 (-$00)
    42. #98 Timmy Hill, Residence Inn Ford (No Salary Listed) (N/A)
    43. #32 Eddie McDonald, Draftdemons.com Ford (No Salary Listed) (N/A)
    44. #62 Reed Sorenson, TBA Chevrolet (No Salary Listed) (N/A)

    Next: New Hampshire Motor Speedway Track/Race Details

    Sep 21, 2014; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne (5) and Casey Mears (13) come in for a pit stop during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

    New Hampshire Motor Speedway

    5-Hour Energy Preview (includes Entry List)

    Where: Loudon, NH

    What: 301 laps, 318.458 miles 

    Track: 1.06 mile True Oval, Paved (Asphalt and Granite)

    Banking: Turns – Variable banking at 2/7 degrees (12% grade);  Straightaways – 1 degree banking

    Next: Forecasted Weather

    Sep 21, 2014; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) leads the field on a restart during the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

    Forecasted Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 90F, 10% chance of precipitation; Winds W 6 mph

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