Pure Michigan 400 Preview: Fantasy NASCAR on DraftKings

Jun 14, 2015; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Kurt Busch (41) celebrates in victory lane after winning the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to FantasyCPR’s Preview for the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday, August 16th, 2015 at Michigan International Speedway.

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Beyond the Flag

Broadcast Schedule (Subject to Change):

NOTE: All times are EST

Friday, August, 14th

11:00 a.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice (NBC Sports Network)

4:45 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying (NBC Sports Network)

Saturday, August 15th

8:30 a.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice (NBC Sports Network)

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

Sunday, August 16th

2:30 p.m., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (NBC Sports Network)

2:49 p.m., Green Flag Drop

Next: The Field: Race Entrants

Jun 14, 2015; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Fans stand on the roof to watch the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Race Entrants

1. #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna/McDonald’s Chevrolet for $7,900
2. #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford  for $9,600
3. #3 Austin Dillon, Dow Chevrolet for $7,300
4. #4 Kevin Harvick, Jimmy John’s/Budweiser Chevrolet for $10,600
5. #5 Kasey Kahne, Farmer’s Insurance Chevrolet for $8,200
6. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $7,100
7. #7 Alex Bowman, Advanced Patient Care Chevrolet for $5,300
8. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., Transportation Impact Ford for $5,600
9. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $7,200
10. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Freight Toyota for $8,400
11. #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $7,200
12. #14 Tony Stewart, Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet for $7,600
13. #15 Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy Toyota for $7,400
14. #16 Greg Biffle, Ortho Ford Fusion for $7,100
15. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Zest Ford Fusion for $7,200
16. #18 Kyle Busch, Interstate Batteries Toyota for $10,500
17. #19 Carl Edwards, Arris Toyota for $9,000
18. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $9,700
19. #21 Ryan Blaney, Motorcraft Ford for $7,300
20. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $9,600
21. #23 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $5,300
22. #24 Jeff Gordon, Pepsi Chevrolet for $8,500
23. #26 Jeb Burton, Maxim Toyota for $5,200
24. #27 Paul Menard, Richmond/Menards Chevrolet for $7,800
25. #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,100
26. #32 Josh Wise, TBD Ford for $6,400
27. #33 Travis Kvapil, TBA Chevrolet for $5,300
28. #34 Brett Moffitt,  CSX Play It Safe Ford for $5,300
29. #35 Cole Whitt, Dockside Ford for $5,400
30. #38 David Gilliland, MDS Transportation Ford for $5,700
31. #40 Landon Cassill, Snap Fitness Chevrolet for $5,300
32. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $9,900
33. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $8,100
34. #43 Aric Almirola, Armour Ford for $7,400
35. #46 Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for $5,300
36. #47 A.J. Allendinger, Kroger/Scott’s Products Chevrolet for $7,400
37. #48 Jimmie Johnson, LOWES Chevrolet for $9,700
38. #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $5,800
39. #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $7,300
40. #62 Reed Sorenson, TBA Chevrolet for $5,300
41. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $9,600
42. #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Cosmo Motors Toyota for $5,300
43. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Microsoft Chevrolet $9,300
44. #98 Josh Wise, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,300

Next: Michigan International Speedway/Race Details

Jun 14, 2015; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Jeb Burton (26) races driver Kyle Larson (42) during the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Where: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI

What: 200 Laps, 400 miles 

Track: 2 Mile D-Shaped Oval 

Banking: Turns: 18 degrees; Start/Finish: 12 degrees; Backstretch: 5 degrees

Next: Forecasted Weather & Poll Question

Aug 9, 2015; Watkins Glen, NY, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) car catches on fire after doing a burn out after winning the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Forecasted Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 89F, 10% chance of precipitation; Winds SW 8 mph

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