The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for one of the most unique tracks on the schedule. The one-mile tri-oval out west in Arizona is flat, technical, and rewards precision over the course of a race. The 312 lap race will be the first of the season on a “normal” oval style NASCAR track and will be the first flat style track of the year. The races to look at when preparing for this race are the past races at Phoenix the last few seasons and tracks that compare well to

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for a one-mile flat-track battle that demands discipline and car control. Phoenix is a technical flat style oval which often see long green flag runs and presents a major shift from the races we’ve seen to start the season.

NASCAR heads to the first road course of the season this weekend for some racing on the left and right turns at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). There are 95 laps scheduled for the Cup Series race on the 3.41-mile road course in Austin, Texas. We have seen some crazy finishes in years past and I would expect a lot of close aggressive racing again this year. COTA puts a premium on driver skill, braking management, and strategic execution. With the new championship format reward

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Circuit of the Americas for one of the premier road course events on the schedule. COTA presents a significant departure from the traditional oval racing most teams are accustomed to, placing an emphasis on road-course skill, braking management, and strategic execution. With several drivers in the field boasting extensive road-racing experience, this event has the potential to create clear advantages for specialists while also opening t

The NASCAR Truck Series heads to the streets of St. Petersburg this season for one of the most unique challenges on the schedule for the first time. Street course racing brings a completely different dynamic compared to the ovals we typically see, placing a premium on precision, patience, and track position. With limited room for error and heavy braking zones throughout the circuit, this race has the potential to shake up the field and reward disciplined drivers.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another high-speed drafting-style race early in the 2026 season. With the new championship format placing a greater emphasis on consistency, every point will matter, and Atlanta presents another unpredictable opportunity for drivers to gain an early edge in the standings.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another drafting-style race early in the season. With the series featuring a number of new drivers and teams in 2026, Atlanta provides a volatile but exciting environment where track position and race awareness will be critical.

The NASCAR Truck Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another high-variance drafting race. With a mix of veteran drivers and young talent in the field, Atlanta presents an opportunity for underdogs to contend while also creating plenty of chaos that can impact the DFS landscape.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has been rebranded this season with a new title sponsor and will now compete as the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The series kicks off its season, as always, at Daytona, with a 300-mile race scheduled for Saturday. There are plenty of new faces in the field this year, making Daytona the first real opportunity for these drivers to compete in these cars under race conditions.

The 2026 NASCAR season begins with the Great American Race at Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cup Series also enters an entirely new championship format this year, saying goodbye to the playoff system used over the past 12 seasons and transitioning to a revised Chase format that places a greater emphasis on consistency throughout the season.

The NASCAR season kicks off at Daytona for the 2026 campaign, with the first points race of the year coming in Friday night’s Truck Series event. The dominant driver of the last few seasons, Corey Heim, is no longer in the series, which could open the door for a wide range of drivers, including several new faces. We also have a new Chase points format this season, making consistency even more important as the year progresses.

NASCAR is back for the 2026 season, kicking things off with the Clash at Bowman Gray on February 1st. The quarter-mile exhibition race should provide plenty of excitement to start the season and will also serve as the first betting opportunity of 2026 in NASCAR. That event leads into the biggest race of the year in mid-February, the Daytona 500, which is also the largest DFS and betting opportunity on the NASCAR calendar. There are several major changes heading into the 2026

The NASCAR Cup Series season comes to a close this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, where four drivers - Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, and William Byron will fight for the 2025 championship in a 312-lap showdown in the desert. Phoenix is a one-mile, flat track that requires precision on restarts and pit road — and those factors usually play a major role in who comes out on top. With over 300 laps, dominator points are very much in play, and targeting the right lap lead

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for the final race of the 2025 season with the Championship 4 set and everything on the line. This flat one-mile track puts a premium on restarts, tire management, and speed throughout a run — all of which are critical in a 200-lap race with plenty of dominator points available. Historically, the Championship 4 drivers have dominated this event, so building around them in DFS is a smart starting point. However, there’s still

The NASCAR Truck Series wraps up its season this Friday night under the lights at Phoenix Raceway with the Championship 4 set to battle it out for the title. Phoenix is a flat, one-mile tri-oval with tight corners and multiple restart lanes, making restarts a huge factor all night long. With 150 laps in this race, there are some dominator points up for grabs, but not enough to completely build around lap leaders alone. Instead, DFS strategy this week will focus on a mix of pl

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville this weekend for one of the most dramatic races of the year — the final race in the Round of 8. Only four drivers will advance to the Championship 4 at Phoenix, so the intensity will be sky-high on the tight, half-mile paperclip. This race is 500 laps, giving us a massive opportunity for dominator points in DFS, so building around lap leaders is critical. Track position, long run speed, and restart ability will be everything, as it’

The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Martinsville this weekend for a high-stakes cutoff race to decide the Championship 4. There’s sure to be fireworks, both on and off the track, as drivers fight for every inch on the tight half-mile oval. This race will have 250 laps, which means a ton of dominator points are available, making lap leaders and drivers with track position extremely important in DFS builds. Martinsville is known for its bump-and-run style racing, so track posi

The NASCAR Truck Series is back under the lights at Martinsville this week for the final race in the Round of 8 — and it’s all on the line with a Championship 4 spot up for grabs. Martinsville is a flat, half-mile paperclip-shaped short track where beating and banging is expected, and tempers tend to flare. With 200 laps in this race, dominator points will matter a lot for DFS, especially with stage cautions breaking things up. Track position is critical, as it’s tough to pas

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the second race of the Round of 8, and it's one of the biggest wildcards in the playoffs. This 2.66-mile track delivers constant pack racing, surprise winners, and multi-car wrecks that can wipe out even the best cars. With just 188 laps in the race, dominator points are limited with lap leaders and fast laps being spread throughout the field, so DFS success will come down to finding drivers who can avoid

The Xfinity Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for one of the most chaotic races on the calendar in the playoffs. Superspeedway racing is all about pack racing and survival, and it’s almost a guarantee we’ll see at least one big wreck that shakes up the field. With only 113 laps on the board, there won’t be many dominator points available, so DFS strategy will lean heavily on place differential. Building lineups with drivers starting in the back half of the