Congratulations to last week’s Brilliant Pick Denny Hamlin for winning the Food City 500 in Bristol.
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And now, here are my Brilliant, Bold, and Bonkers NASCAR fantasy picks for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.
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Brilliant Picks for NASCAR Fantasy – These expert fantasy picks for NASCAR have the best shot at a win this weekend!
Tyler Reddick
Tyler Reddick is coming back this week, ready to secure his first win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. He’s such a good road course driver. He finished first here last year, but in three trips to COTA, he’s always finished in the top 10. Pick him.
Wins at COTA: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 2
Top Ten Finishes here: 3
Ross Chastain
Yowza, Ross Chastain is HOT at COTA. Superb numbers here tell me that the Watermelon Man is ready to roll out hot onto the track and then speed his way into Victory Lane.
Wins at COTA: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 3
Top Ten Finishes here: 3
Alex Bowman
This is the time for Alex Bowman to shine. Top ten finishes in all three trips to COTA and a good start to the 2024 season gives me a good feeling. We might see the 48 in Victory Lane once again when this race is over. After all, I pulled his name out of the air last week and he didn’t disappoint with his 4th place finish.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 2
Top Ten Finishes here: 3
Bold NASCAR Expert Picks – Here is my NASCAR fantasy advice on this week’s sleeper pick, also known as the gutsy choice for a win.
Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott missed the COTA race last year in 2023, but he showed up and showed off in his two previous trips. He’s really good on the track, had a great finish last week, and needs a victory to regain his confidence.
Wins at COTA: 1
Top Five Finishes here: 2
Top Ten Finishes here: 2
Ty Gibbs
Hear me out: I’ve watched this kid run and so far, I’m impressed. He’s only run here one time, but he finished top-10. And he’s not too shabby on road courses. Ty Gibbs is my sleeper pick for the Cup Series race at COTA.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 1
Chris Buescher
Chris Buescher has been warming up, and he might just bring it to a rolling oil in COTA. Depends on where he starts and strategy, but if he qualifies well, give him a consideration.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 1
Bonkers NASCAR Fantasy Picks – Take a pass on these drivers for this week’s NASCAR Cup Series race.
Brad Keselowski
Skip the driver of the Kings Hawaiian Roll car this week. There are plenty of better options and Brad Keselowski doesn’t quite have it all figured out yet at COTA.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 0
Ryan Blaney
Ryan Blaney is better at other road courses, like The Roval. Here—not so much. Hold off on the number 12 this week.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 1
Erik Jones
Maybe if I stick him on the bonkers list it will jinx him for the good. I’ve expected more from Erik Jones this season, and he’s almost there, but I think that he needs a little more time before he warms up.
Wins at COTA: 0
Top Five Finishes here: 0
Top Ten Finishes here: 1
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