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myAFibRisk.com 400 Chicagoland Fantasy NASCAR Recap

ByRich Pelesky|

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 400 at Chicagoland

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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.

Let’s take 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

  1. +25 FP: #1 Jamie McMurray, Cessna Chevrolet for $8,800
  2. +31.5 FP: #2 Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite Ford for $10,400
  3. -37 FP: #3 Austin Dillon,  American Ethanol Chevrolet
  4. -26.5 FP: #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,100
  5. +4 FP: #5 Kasey Kahne, Great Clips Chevrolet
  6. +18 FP: #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $6,600
  7. +2 FP: #7 Alex Bowman, Jewel-Osco Chevrolet for $5,300
  8. +7.5 FP: #9 Sam Hornish Jr., SlimFast/Natrol Vitamins Ford for $6,200
  9. +17 FP: #10 Danica Patrick, Aspen Dental Chevrolet
  10. +82.25 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Ground Toyota for $9,400
  11. +28 FP: #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $6,800
  12. 17 FP: #14 Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $7,700
  13. +32 FP: #15 Clint Bowyer, PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant Toyota for $7,900
  14. +19 FP: #16 Greg Biffle, Safety-Kleen Ford Fusion for $6,700
  15. +36.5 FP: #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Fastenal Ford Fusion for $6,400
  16. +80.25 FP: #18 Kyle Busch, M&M’s Crispy Toyota for $10,600
  17. +58 FP: #19 Carl Edwards, Stanley Toyota for $9,600
  18. +48.25 FP: #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,300
  19. +39.25 FP: #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $10,200
  20. +9 FP: #23 Jeb Burton, Estes w/DraftKings Toyota for $5,300
  21. +51.75 FP: #24 Jeff Gordon, Axalta Chevrolet for $8,400
  22. +8 FP: #26 J.J. Yeley, Dr. Pepper Toyota for $5,300
  23. +26 FP: #27 Paul Menard, Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Chevrolet for $7,300
  24. +42 FP: #31 Ryan Newman, Caterpillar Chevrolet for $7,700
  25. +18 FP: 32 Josh Wise, BEERFROST.COM Ford for $5,300
  26. +20 FP: #34 Brett Moffitt, CSX Play It Safe Ford for $5,300
  27. +19 FP: #35 Cole Whitt, MDS Ford for $5,600
  28. +15 FP: #38 David Gilliland, Love’s Travel Stop Ford for $5,600
  29. +26 FP: #40 Landon Cassill, CRC Knock’er Loose Chevrolet for $5,400
  30. +80.25 FP: #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $10,000
  31. +52.5 FP: #42 Kyle Larson, Clorox Chevrolet for $8,400
  32. +44.5 FP: #43 Aric Almirola, Eckrich Ford for $7,700
  33. +13 FP: #46 Michael Annett, Allstate Peterbilt Group Chevrolet for $5,500
  34. -13 FP: #47 A.J. Allendinger, Food 4 Less/Scott Products Chevrolet
  35. +42 FP: #48 Jimmie Johnson, Lowe’s Chevrolet for $9,200
  36. +29 FP: #51 Justin Allgaier, Brandt Chevrolet for $6,000
  37. +42 FP: #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Partners of the Year Toyota for $6,900
  38. +5 FP: #62 Timmy Hill, Premium Motorsports Chevrolet for $5,200
  39. +38.75 FP: #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Chevrolet for $8,900
  40. +5 FP: #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Cosmo Toyota for $5,300
  41. +41.5 FP: #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet for $8,300
  42. +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 to 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:

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin not the big winner at Pocono
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin not the big winner at Pocono

Beyond the Flag

  • NASCAR: Kyle Busch reveals ideal retirement seasonBeyond the Flag
  • NASCAR: Denny Hamlin penalty could come back to haunt himBeyond the Flag
  • NASCAR: Denny Hamlin ties all-time unwanted recordBeyond the Flag
  • NASCAR: Major recurring issue not a factor at PoconoBeyond the Flag
  • NASCAR: Recurring issue may not be a factor at PoconoBeyond the Flag

    • +48.25 FP: #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,300

    +82.25 FP: #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Ground Toyota for $9,400

    +52.5 FP: #42 Kyle Larson, Clorox Chevrolet for $8,400

    +51.75 FP: #24 Jeff Gordon, Axalta Chevrolet for $8,400

    +32 FP: #15 Clint Bowyer, PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant Toyota for $7,900

    +26 FP: #40 Landon Cassill, CRC Knock’er Loose 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 of the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday September 27th.

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