Sep 20, 2015; Joliet, IL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin celebrates in victory lane after winning the MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Fantasy NASCAR Picks Recap: 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400Ā at Chicagoland
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The DraftKings system is unique andĀ emphasizes both in-race performance as well as finishing position. In the DraftKings system it is paramount to target at least some drivers thatĀ start further back in the field yet can compete as a top-performing car.
Letās takeĀ a look at how the drivers did fantasy-wise in the 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400 in the DraftKings scoring system.
Next: Fantasy Results: 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400
Race Entrants DraftKings Point Total
- +25 FP: #1 Jamie McMurray,Ā Cessna Chevrolet for $8,800
- +31.5 FP: #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller LiteĀ Ford for $10,400
- -37 FP: #3 Austin Dillon,Ā American EthanolĀ Chevrolet
- -26.5 FP: #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy Johnās Chevrolet for $11,100
- +4 FP: #5 Kasey Kahne,Ā Great ClipsĀ Chevrolet
- +18 FP: #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $6,600
- +2 FP: #7 Alex Bowman,Ā Jewel-Osco Chevrolet for $5,300
- +7.5 FP: #9 Sam Hornish Jr.,Ā SlimFast/Natrol VitaminsĀ Ford for $6,200
- +17 FP: #10 Danica Patrick, Aspen DentalĀ Chevrolet
- +82.25 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin,Ā FedExĀ GroundĀ Toyota for $9,400
- +28 FP: #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $6,800
- 17 FP: #14 Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $7,700
- +32 FP: #15 Clint Bowyer,Ā PEAK Antifreeze & CoolantĀ Toyota for $7,900
- +19 FP: #16 Greg Biffle,Ā Safety-Kleen Ford Fusion for $6,700
- +36.5 FP: #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.,Ā Fastenal Ford Fusion for $6,400
- +80.25 FP: #18 Kyle Busch,Ā M&Mās CrispyĀ Toyota for $10,600
- +58 FP: #19 Carl Edwards,Ā Stanley Toyota for $9,600
- +48.25 FP: #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,300
- +39.25 FP: #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $10,200
- +9 FP: #23 Jeb Burton,Ā Estes w/DraftKingsĀ Toyota for $5,300
- +51.75 FP: #24 Jeff Gordon,Ā Axalta Chevrolet for $8,400
- +8 FP: #26 J.J. Yeley,Ā Dr. PepperĀ Toyota for $5,300
- +26 FP: #27 Paul Menard, Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Chevrolet for $7,300
- +42 FP: #31 Ryan Newman,Ā Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,700
- +18 FP: 32 Josh Wise, BEERFROST.COM Ford for $5,300
- +20 FP: #34Ā Brett Moffitt,Ā CSX Play It Safe Ford for $5,300
- +19 FP: #35 Cole Whitt,Ā MDSĀ Ford for $5,600
- +15 FP: #38 David Gilliland,Ā Loveās Travel Stop Ford for $5,600
- +26 FP: #40 Landon Cassill,Ā CRC Knockāer LooseĀ Chevrolet for $5,400
- +80.25 FP: #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $10,000
- +52.5 FP: #42 Kyle Larson,Ā CloroxĀ Chevrolet for $8,400
- +44.5 FP: #43 Aric Almirola,Ā Eckrich Ford for $7,700
- +13 FP: #46 Michael Annett,Ā Allstate Peterbilt GroupĀ Chevrolet for $5,500
- -13 FP: #47 A.J. Allendinger,Ā Food 4 Less/Scott ProductsĀ Chevrolet
- +42 FP: #48 Jimmie Johnson,Ā LoweāsĀ Chevrolet for $9,200
- +29 FP: #51 Justin Allgaier, BrandtĀ Chevrolet for $6,000
- +42 FP: #55 David Ragan, AaronāsĀ Partners of the YearĀ Toyota for $6,900
- +5 FP: #62 Timmy Hill, Premium Motorsports Chevrolet for $5,200
- +38.75 FP: #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $8,900
- +5 FP: #83 Matt DiBenedetto,Ā Cosmo Toyota for $5,300
- +41.5 FP: #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.,Ā Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet for $8,300
- +6 FP: #98 Reed Sorenson, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,200
Next: My Fantasy Top Picks & Results
Sep 20, 2015; Joliet, IL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) and Carl Edwards (19) and Jaime McMurray (1) during the MyAFibRisk.com at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
My Fantasy Picks & Results
Do to a family emergency, I was not able toĀ write my Picks articles for this race. However, I used the same principles in choosing my personal DK lineup (TeamNavy001) and did very well with it as seen below:

Beyond the Flag
+48.25 FP: #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,300
+82.25 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin,Ā FedExĀ GroundĀ Toyota for $9,400
+52.5 FP: #42 Kyle Larson,Ā CloroxĀ Chevrolet for $8,400
+51.75 FP: #24 Jeff Gordon,Ā Axalta Chevrolet for $8,400
+32 FP: #15 Clint Bowyer,Ā PEAK Antifreeze & CoolantĀ Toyota for $7,900
+26 FP: #40 Landon Cassill,Ā CRC Knockāer LooseĀ Chevrolet for $5,400
Next: Sneak Peak - Sylvania 300
Sep 20, 2015; Joliet, IL, USA; Amy Reimann finance of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) prior to the MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Check back here later for my preview and other coverage ofĀ the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on SundayĀ September 27th.
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