He’s a good plate racer (and has won a Cup race here before) who will be driving the best car of his career on Sunday. Aric Almirola ($7,700): There was a lot to like about picking Almirola even before he crashed in the Duel and thus made for an attractive starting position (37th). But due to his 35th-place starting spot, it’s difficult to pass him up for another driver with a lower potential ceiling for points. Jimmie Johnson ($9,100): He seems to have trouble finishing plate races at times, so it’s worth making this pick with caution. But given his starting spot (38th), there’s a lot of points to be gained there. Yes, he caused the crash in the Clash and then crashed again in the Duels. Kyle Larson ($9,300): The fourth-year driver’s name has been thrown around as one of those who is starting to figure out plate racing. Anything can happen, but Keselowski’s plate-racing prowess makes him the anchor of any lineup. But here’s the thing: Given how back he starts (31st), you can’t afford to pass him up if he gets 20-plus points through position differential. And yeah, everyone else is going to pick him, too. Brad Keselowski ($10,400): Yeah, he’s expensive. FYI: I get a commission from DraftKings, but I’m not an employee of DraftKings and don’t have any access to non-public info. Here’s the link to the contest, if you’re interested.īelow are my picks. Obviously, I’m going to play along with all of you. Yes, FREE - but with $10,000 in prizes (the top prize is $500). If you haven’t heard, DraftKings is running a free contest for the 500 this weekend.

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