Cheez-It 355 at The Glen Preview: Fantasy NASCAR on DraftKings

Aug 10, 2014; Watkins Glen, NY, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver AJ Allmendinger (47) celebrates in victory lane after winning the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to FantasyCPR’s Preview for the Cheez-It 355 on Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at Watkins Glen International.

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Beyond the Flag

Broadcast Schedule (Subject to Change):

NOTE: All times are EST

Friday, August, 7th

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

4:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice (NBC Sports Network)

Saturday, August 8th

1:00 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying (NBC Sports Network)

Sunday, August 9th

2:00 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (NBC Sports Network)

2:19 p.m., Green Flag Drop

Next: The Field: Race Entrants

Aug 10, 2014; Watkins Glen, NY, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon (24) leads at the start of the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Race Entrants

1. #1 Jamie McMurray, McDonald;s Chevrolet for $7,900
2. #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford  for $9,900
3. #3 Austin Dillon, Dow Chevrolet for $6,600
4. #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $10,000
5. #5 Kasey Kahne, Time Warner Cable Chevrolet for $8,000
6. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $6,100
7. #7 Alex Bowman, TBR Chevrolet for $5,700
8. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., Medallion Bank Ford for $7,800
9. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $6,600
10. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Ground Toyota for $7,600
11. #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $6,700
12. #14 Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $8,800
13. #15 Clint Bowyer, Maxwell House Toyota for $8,300
14. #16 Greg Biffle, Cheez-It Ford Fusion for $7,400
15. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford Ecoboost Ford Fusion for $6,600
16. #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s Crispy Toyota for $10,500
17. #19 Carl Edwards, Stanley Toyota for $9,200
18. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $8,100
19. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $9,600
20. #23 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $5,700
21. #24 Jeff Gordon, Axalta Chevrolet for $8,700
22. #26 Jeb Burton, Maxim Toyota for $5,700
23. #27 Paul Menard, Libman/Menards Chevrolet for $7,300
24. #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,400
25. #32 Boris Said, Genesee Brewing Company Ford for $6,400
26. #33 Alex Kennedy, Dream Factory Chevrolet for $5,600
27. #34 Chris Buescher, Bully Hill Vineyards Ford for $5,600
28. #35 Cole Whitt, Tweaker Energy Shots Ford for $5,600
29. #38 David Gilliland, Love’s Travel Stops Ford for $6,000
30. #40 Landon Cassill, TBA Chevrolet for $5,900
31. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $10,400
32. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $7,400
33. #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Ford for $6,800
34. #46 Michael Annett, Switch Hitch  Chevrolet for $5,800
35. #47 A.J. Allendinger, Kroger/Bush’s Baked Beans Chevrolet for $10,200
36. #48 Jimmie Johnson, LOWES Chevrolet for $8,900
37. #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $6,600
38. #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $6,200
39. #62 T.J. Bell, Tuctite Hosters Chevrolet for $5,600
40. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $8,800
41. #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Burger King Toyota for $5,600
42. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwde Chevrolet for $8,200
43. #95 Michael McDowell, KLOVE Ford for $5,600
44. #98 Timmy HIll, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,600

Next: Watkins Glen International Track/Race Details

Watkins Glen International (Click Link for Course Map)

Cheez-It 355 Preview (includes Entry List)

Where: Watkins Glen, NY

What: 90 Laps, 220.5 miles, 354.9 KM Road Course (7 Turns)

Track: 2.45 Mile Road Course

Next: Forecasted Weather & Poll Question

Jul 19, 2015; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch celebrates winning 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Forecasted Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 84F, 10% chance of precipitation; Winds SW 8 mph

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