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NASCAR Fantasy Picks – AAA 400 at Dover

By Rich Pelesky

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NASCAR Fantasy Picks for the AAA 400 at Dover

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If you haven’t already, check out our 2015 AAA 400 at Dover Fantasy Preview and Fantasy Analysis. This will give you insight in how you should make your selections for the race which is based on track and race history as well as the initial practices. Also, it has resources to help fantasy players familiarize themselves with the new DraftKings Daily NASCAR contests and scoring.

Before we get to my NASCAR Fantasy Picks, let’s take a look at the field!

Next: The Field: Qualifying Order with DraftKings Salaries

Sep 27, 2015; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick greets the fans during driver introductions before the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Race Entrants in Qualifying Order w/ DraftKings Salaries

NOTE: Due to DraftKings recently changing the number to entrants from 5 to 6 but keeping the salary cap at $50,000, the salaries will be relatively lower than in some previous contests.

  1. #20 Matt Kenseth, Dollar General Toyota for $10,100
  2. #11 Denny Hamlin, FedEx Office Toyota for $9,800
  3. #19 Carl Edwards, Arris Toyota for $9,500
  4. #22 Joey Logano, Shell Pennzoil Ford for $9,600
  5. #48 Jimmie Johnson, Lowe’s Chevrolet for $11.200
  6. #31 Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans Chevrolet for $6,500
  7. #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $9,000
  8. #2 Brad Keselowski, Wurth Ford for $9,900
  9. #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row/Visser Precision Chevrolet for $9,300
  10. #24 Jeff Gordon, AAA Member Advantages Chevrolet for $8,400
  11. #1 Jamie McMurray, Nature Made Chevrolet for $6,800
  12. #88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide Plenti Chevrolet for $8,500
  13. #18 Kyle Busch, Interstate Batteries Toyota for $10,200
  14. #27 Paul Menard, Knaus/Menards Chevrolet for $6,800
  15. #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,000
  16. #15 Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy Toyota for $6,900
  17. #5 Kasey Kahne,  HendrickRideAlong Chevrolet for $7,800
  18. #43 Aric Almirola, Nathans Famous Ford for $6,100
  19. #42 Kyle Larson, Target Plaid Chevrolet for $8,100
  20. #16 Greg Biffle, Ortho Ford Fusion for $6,700
  21. #3 Austin Dillon,  Dow Chevrolet for $7,200
  22. #13 Casey Mears GEICO Chevrolet SS for $6,000
  23. #47 A.J. Allendinger, Hungry Jack Chevrolet for $6,100
  24. #10 Danica Patrick, GoDaddy Dental Chevrolet for $6,000
  25. #14 Tony Stewart, Code 3 Associates/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for $6,700
  26. #9 Sam Hornish Jr., SlimFast Ford for $6,000
  27. #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Fastenal Ford Fusion for $5,800
  28. #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $6,400
  29. #6 Trevor Bayne, AdvoCare Ford Fusion for $5,900
  30. #51 Justin Allgaier, Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet for $5,700
  31. #35 Cole Whitt, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Ford for $5,600
  32. #38 David Gilliland, MDS Transportation Ford for $5,700
  33. #40 Landon Cassill, CRC Brakleeh Chevrolet for $5,700
  34. #34 Brett Moffitt, CSX Play It Safe Ford for $5,400
  35. #7 Alex Bowman, Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet for $5,500
  36. #33 Alex Kennedy, TBA Chevrolet for $5,300
  37. #83 Matt DiBenedetto, Cosmo Toyota for $5,500
  38. #46 Michael Annett, Pilot Flying J Chevrolet for $5,500
  39. #23 Jeb Burton, Dr. Pepper/Estes Toyota for $5,400
  40. #98 Reed Sorenson, Premium Motorsports Ford for $5,400
  41. #26 Josh Wise, Schwarze Sweepers Ford for $5,500
  42. #23 J.J. Yeley, Maxim Fantasy Toyota for $5,300
  43. #62 Timmy Hill, Premium Motorsports Chevrolet for $5,300

Next: High Priced Drivers - $10,200 and up

Sep 27, 2015; Loudon, NH, USA; Crew members push the car of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (not pictured) through the garage area before the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Friday’s rain out of Qualifying caused the starting order to go by the current points standings. The created a unique (and favorable DK) situation where many of the fastest cars are starting back in the field. For this week, I will give 3 or more short reasons why each driver is a good DraftKings pick.

High: $9,800 and up

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    • #4 Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet for $11,000 (Starts 15th): Fast All Year; 2nd in FedEx 400; Fast in Practices (3rd and 1st); Needs a Win; Great Fantasy Starting Position

    #18 Kyle Busch, Interstate Batteries Toyota for $10,200 (Starts 13th): Fast All Year; Fast in 2nd Practice (7h); Needs a very good finish; Great Fantasy Starting Position

    Next: Medium-Low Priced Drivers - $8,100 to $9,600

    May 31, 2015; Dover, DE, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr (78) races alongside driver Jimmie Johnson (48) and driver Kevin Harvick (4) on a restart during the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O

    Medium-High: $8,100 to $9,600

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    #41 Kurt Busch, Haas Automation Chevrolet for $9,000 (Starts 7th): Strong All Year; Chevys dominate at Dover; Fast in 2nd Practice (4th); Very Good Fantasy Starting Position for a Power Team.

    #78 Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row/Visser Precision Chevrolet for $9,300 (Starts 9th): Very Strong at FedEx 400 (6th w/ 131 Laps Led); Chevys dominate at Dover; Decent in 2nd Practice (10th); Very Good Fantasy Starting Position for another strong Champion Contender.

    Next: Medium-Low Priced Drivers - $6,000 to $7,800

    Sep 25, 2015; Loudon, NH, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne (5) during practice for the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

    Medium-Low: $6,000 to $7,800

    #5 Kasey Kahne,  HendrickRideAlong Chevrolet for $7,800 (Starts 17th): Very Strong at FedEx 400 (4th); Chevys dominate at Dover; Extremely Fast in Practices (1st and 3rd); Great Fantasy Starting Position

    #55 David Ragan, Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota for $6,400 (Starts 28th): Respectable Finish in FedEx 400 (13th); Great Price Tag; Premiere Fantasy Starting Position

    Next: Low Priced Drivers - $5,900 and below

    Low: $5.900 and below

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    • #17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Fastenal Ford Fusion for $5,800 (Starts 27th): Decent in 2015 AAA 400 (19th); Relatively Fast in Practices (14th and 11th); Great Price Tag; Premiere Fantasy Starting Position

    #35 Cole Whitt, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Ford for $5,600 (Starts 31st): Respectable Small Team Finish in FedEx 400 (26th); Decent in Practices (23rd and 26th); Great Price Tag; Premiere Fantasy Starting Position

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