Fantasy Picks 2019 ~
Richmond 1
Last
Week’s Recap and Results
Food City 500
Bristol
We
once again saw our Fantasy Racers fan out and go with a different picks this
week making pack racing at Bristol the exception rather than the norm. When the 500 laps were over Kelly and Frank
came away victorious with their Kyle Busch pick. Kelly used the 40 points to pad his points
lead over PattyKay while Frank used it to start his climb back up the point
standings.
Vivian
and David were the only other top 10 finishers with the Chase Elliott pack of
Vicq and Hal just missing with a 11th place finish. Berra took a hard hit when his Aric Almirola
was the first car out.
It
all resulted in major shakeup in the points below as we head off to another
short track-Richmond.
This
Week’s Picks
Toyota Owners 400
Richmond
Off
to Richmond for back to back short track races.
37 entries have signed up to battle it out in the Series first night
race of the season. The setup is the
same as Bristol-750 HP and no AeroDucts.
New setup... will it mean new results?
Richmond
is currently Kyle Busch’s track. He
swept both races last season and his six wins make him the winningest driver
here. Additionally, he’s finished in the
top 10 in 20 of the 27 races here. Plus
he’s on a roll this season and Toyota is the race sponsor.
Do
we just give him the trophy or race ‘em and see what happens? I say let’s race!
The
challengers include three time winners, teammate Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick
and Jimmie Johnson. Two-time winners
include Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano. Other winners include Ryan Newman, Kyle
Larson and Brad Keselowski. Martin
Truex, Jr., Chase Elliott and Aric Almirola are strong contenders.
Will
the setup shake things up?
Let’s
see what our field of Fantasy Racers think who will be on top when the
Checkered Flag falls Saturday night.
PattyKay
Lilley
This
is my least favorite among our limited short tracks, because it doesn't race
like a short track. Loved the half-mile here, but now it races like half of a
1.5-mile track. Oh well, it's on the schedule so we have to pick. I'm sticking
with #4. Sooner or later, Stewart-Haas is going to get it right, and Kevin is
as right as they have. Mama rides another week in the #4 of Kevin Harvick
Frank
Buhrman
It's
week three of Frank's Kyle Busch marathon, and what's not to like about having
him at Richmond? This year, what's not to like about having him everywhere? Hmmmm.
Vivian
Simons
There
are quite a few drivers who could win at Richmond. I am hoping someone who does
not drive a Toyota will win the Toyota Owners 400. Guess my bias shows in that
remark. I am a Chevy person but seems like Ford is doing better this year. I am
sticking with #22, Joey Logano again this week. It is time for him to be in
Victory Lane!
Berra
Nordin
When
I first started to think about this week’s race my first thought was about the
fastest man on pit road, Hamlin, but I don't like him at all and I just can't
pick one I dislike! Then I was thinking about how great NASCAR would think if
the son of the legend took the win and maybe he will win, but I think Kevin
Harvick and the #4 team is in the mission after last week’s disappointment!!
Vicq
Ruiz
Pick
sent by FedEx
Denny delivers on time
At my fav'rite track
Kelly
Meiste
Geez
I hate seeing this guy keep winning week after week, but I'm sure he's still
riding high after beating his brother last week. He hasn't lost his horse
shoe, rabbit's foot, or four leaf clover yet and unless he beats himself this
week I don't see anyone else beating him either. So dang, I hate doing it
AGAIN but put me down as forecasting the 18 to be in the winner's circle yet
again this week.
Hal
Ashburn
Well
I would pick Denny but they just don't understand pit road. Guess I'll
take Joey just to stop the bleeding. #22 for the Win.
Will
Dossett
Kurt
Busch has to win on one of these short tracks.
J.
L. Steele
The
Joe Gibbs Toyotas are leading the pack this year. Common sense would say to
pick Kyle Busch until he shows a reason not to pick him. If nothing else, Denny
Hamlin would be a good pick. He has two wins and runs well at Richmond.
The
other team giving Gibbs a run for the money is Penske. Brad Keselowski and Joey
Logano have wins and Ryan Blaney has been up front of late.
There's
another driver that's been lurking though. He really announced his presence
last week and he's going to a track where he has a decent record of running
well. That's why I'm counting on Chase Elliott to win this weekend at Richmond.
David
Nance
I
really hate to do this to Ryan Blaney but he’s my pick this week. If he goes to the back y’all know it’s me.
That’s
a wrap for this week’s picks for the Toyota Owners 400 from 3/4 miler at
Richmond.
Agree? Disagree? Pick your winner and post it in the comments
below.
Good luck and hoping for a safe, good race!