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Fantasy NASCAR Picks Richmond Recap – Federated Auto Parts 400

By Rich Pelesky

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Sep 12, 2015; Richmond, VA, USA; The 16 Chase drivers pose for a photo after the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy NASCAR Picks Recap: 2015 Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond

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The DraftKings system is unique and emphasizes both in-race performance as well as finishing position. In the DraftKings system it is paramount to target at least some drivers that start further back in the field yet can compete as a top-performing car.

My original Fantasy NASCAR Picks dated 9/12 for the Federated Auto Parts 400

Let’s take a look at how the drivers did fantasy-wise in the 2015 Federated Auto Parts 400 in the DraftKings scoring system.

Next: Fantasy Results: Federated Auto Parts 400

Sep 12, 2015; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth (20) crosses the finish line to win the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Race Entrants in order of DraftKings Point Total

  1. +188 FP: #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,100
  2. +77 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Express Toyota for $9,500
  3. +68 FP: #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods/Waffle House Ford for $6,100
  4. +64 FP: #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Chevrolet for $8,800
  5. +62.75 FP: #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s Crispy Chocolate Toyota for $10,800
  6. +59 FP: #9 Sam Hornish Jr., Go Bowling/DraftKings Ford for $5,900
  7. +58.75 FP: #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $10,400
  8. +54 FP: #24 Jeff Gordon, 3M Chevrolet for $8,500
  9. +52 FP: #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna Chevrolet for $8,200
  10. +50.5 FP: #15 Clint Bowyer, 5 Hour Energy Toyota for $7,500
  11. +38.5 FP: #48 Jimmie Johnson, Lowe’s Chevrolet for $8,900
  12. +34 FP: #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $11,200
  13. +32 FP: #42 Kyle Larson, Target Chevrolet for $8,000
  14. +31.5 FP: #19 Carl Edwards, Arris Toyota for $9,800
  15. +31.5 FP: #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Cargill Ford Fusion for $5,800
  16. +28.5 FP: #5 Kasey Kahne, HendrickRideAlong.com Chevrolet for $7,800
  17. +26 FP: #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $5,700
  18. +24 FP: #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,400
  19. +22 FP: #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $9,800
  20. +21.5 FP: #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Chevrolet for $5,800
  21. +20 FP: #16 Greg Biffle, Cheez-It Ford Fusion for $6,800
  22. +19 FP: #40 Landon Cassill, Precon Marine Chevrolet for $5,500
  23. +19 FP: #26 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $5,400
  24. +17.5 FP: #33 Brian Scott, Shore Lodge Chevrolet for $5,200
  25. +17 FP: #55 David Ragan, Ol’ Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $6,400
  26. +17 FP: #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,700
  27. +17 FP: #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $5,900
  28. +17 FP: #47 A.J. Allendinger, Kroger/Bush’s Beans Chevrolet for $6,000
  29. +14 FP: #27 Paul Menard, Libman/Menards Chevrolet for $6,700
  30. +12 FP: #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $5,600
  31. +11 FP: #34 Brett Moffitt, Dockside Ford for $5,200
  32. +8 FP: #38 David Gilliland, The Pete Store Ford for $5,600
  33. +7 FP:#23 Jeb Burton, Estes Toyota for $5,400
  34. +6 FP: #32 Jeffrey Earnhardt, CORVETTEPARTS.NET Ford for $5,100
  35. +6 FP: #7 Alex Bowman, Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet for $5,400
  36. +5 FP: #83 Matt DiBenedetto, James Madison University Toyota for $5,300
  37. +2.5 FP: #3 Austin Dillon, Dow Chevrolet for $6,600
  38. +2 FP: #98 Reed Sorenson, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,200
  39. +2 FP: #35 Cole Whitt, MDS Ford $5,300
  40. -1 FP: #95 Michael McDowell, Thrivent Financial Motorsports Ford for $5,200
  41. -2.5 FP: #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $8,800
  42. -4 FP – #14 Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $7,200
  43. -15 FP: #46 Michael Annett, Switch Hitch Chevrolet for $5,500

Next: My Fantasy Top Picks & Results

Sep 12, 2015; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) races driver Trevor Bayne (6) during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

My Fantasy Picks & Results

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    • +24 FP: #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,400

    +64 FP: #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Chevrolet for $8,800

    +52 FP: #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna Chevrolet for $8,200

    +68 FP: #43 Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods/Waffle House Ford for $6,100

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    +34 FP: #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $11,200

    +77 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Express Toyota for $9,500

    +20 FP: #16 Greg Biffle, Cheez-It Ford Fusion for $6,800

    +19 FP: #40 Landon Cassill, Precon Marine Chevrolet for $5,500

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    Sep 12, 2015; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) races driver Cole Whitt (35) during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

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