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David Stremme could provide dark horse value

Most of David Stremme’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway success came behind the wheel of a Chip Ganassi Racing or Penske Racing South car, but he also managed to complete the distance in 2012 in the No. 30 owned by Timothy McSweeney. He finished 24th after starting 26th.

Flat tracks tend to be driver’s tracks, and while that is less noticeable in marquee races like the Brickyard 400, dark horses occasionally score top-25 finishes. Stremme will fly under the radar screen this week, which could provide an opportunity for fantasy players who are willing to roll the dice.

Fri, Jul 25, 2014 09:13:00 AM

Elliott quickest Chasers in Dover practice 2

Chase Elliott posted the quickest 10-lap average in Saturday morning’s practice session for the Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover International Speedway among Chase contenders.

His average of 156.379 mph came during his first 10 laps on the track. Even though this session was altered by a light mist, Elliott’s 10-lap average is interesting. It shows he is capable of driving in loose conditions, which is going to be important on Sunday as the track rubbers up.

Oct 1 - 12:23 PM

Paul Menard has quickest 10-laps in Dover P2

Paul Menard posted the quickest 10-lap average in the second practice session for the Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover International Speedway. He went 158.850 mph in his first 10 laps on track Saturday morning.

With two top-10s in his last five Dover starts and an 11th there in the spring. This makes him a compelling dark horse with a very affordable salary cap in most games.

Oct 1 - 12:18 PM

Harvick is 2nd-fastest Chaser in Dover P2

Kevin Harvick posted the second fastest single lap in the second practice session for the Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover International Speedway with a speed of 158.772 mph Saturday morning.

Rain interrupted this session about 15 minutes from the end and a persistent mist creates some confusion for fantasy owners. He was eighth on the grid overall.

Oct 1 - 11:54 AM

Larson fastest Chaser in Dover practice 2

Kyle Larson posted the fastest single lap in Dover’s second practice session. His top speed of 158.898 mph Saturday morning was seventh overall.

Larson has the best average finish over the past six races on this track and statistically is one of this week’s top choices.

Oct 1 - 11:45 AM

Jeff Gordon fastest in Sat am Dover practice

Jeff Gordon posted the fastest single lap in the second practice session of the weekend at Dover International Speedway for the Citizen Soldier 400. His top speed was 160.514 mph.

Gordon led a contingent of six non-Chase contending drivers at the top of the chart. Rain plagued this session and might have made the Chasers a little more conservative.

Oct 1 - 11:26 AM

Jimmie Johnson has 10 Dover wins

Jimmie Johnson has 10 Dover wins, which is the most among active and inactive drivers alike.

Getting double-digit wins on a NASCAR track in the Modern Era is almost impossible, so this should factor heavily in his handicap. Johnson’s last two Dover attempts were marred by a broken rear seal in this race last year and crash damage in the spring. Prior to that, he won three of four races and finished third, so he has to still be considered a favorite.

Oct 1 - 9:52 AM

Chase Elliott almost won inaugural Dover

Chase Elliott had a chance to win the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway this spring in his inaugural attempt on this track. He finished third after starting 13th.

Elliott lost the opportunity to catch Matt Kenseth this June when he got to racing Kyle Larson too hard at the end of show. He starts a little closer to the front this week in ninth and had a solid first practice, but he needs to be conservative to avoid catastrophe and that could ultimate impact his finish.

Oct 1 - 9:50 AM

Justin Haley: 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro-East Champ

Haley brought home the No. 5 Off Axis Chevrolet with a fourth-place finish in the Dover 125 to put the finishing touches on his first championship season. The 17-year-old from Winamac, Indiana, put together a title-winning run with remarkable consistency. His Dover finish was his 13th top five in 14 races. He collected two wins along the way, with a worst finish of eighth-place, to claim the crown over Benjamin by 22 points.

Source: NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Sep 30 - 11:56 PM

Benjamin dominates K&N East finale at Dover

Kyle Benjamin dominated the Dover 125 Friday en route to his third NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win of the season.

Justin Haley and Kyle Benjamin led the way as NASCAR's youth movement conquered the "Monster Mile." It was Haley who lifted the big championship trophy at Dover International Speedway, while Benjamin took the final NASCAR K&N Pro Series East checkered flag of 2016. Benjamin did everything he could in his No. 40 Ranier Racing with MDM Chevrolet. The 19-year-old NASCAR Next alum from Easley, South Carolina, led the most laps (84) and won for the third time on the season. A late caution pushed the race to 126 laps, but Benjamin was able to pull away from the field on the green-white-checkered finish to secure the victory.

Source: NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Sep 30 - 11:51 PM

1 start unpromising for Jeffrey Earnhardt

Rookie Jeffrey Earnhardt has made one previous start at Dover International Speedway. He finished 35th this spring after starting 39th.

Earnhardt was 64 laps off the pace at the end of the AAA 400 Drive for Autism, but still running at the end. He earned a little experience. It was not enough to make him an easy driver to handicap and he should only be used as roster-filler for players who are willing to throw away one driver.

Sep 30 - 7:29 PM

No Dover top-10s in Carl Edwards’s last 8

Carl Edwards has failed to finish in the top 10 in his last eight attempts at Dover International Speedway.

He came close on one occasion in 2014 driving for Roush-Fenway Racing. His 11th in that race did little to raise his average, however, which is 19.4 since 2013. His latest success at Dover came in fall 2012 when he finished fifth, so he needs to be a little nervous this week. Fortunately, he showed speed in the first practice session of the week at second-best.

Sep 30 - 7:28 PM