There were a lot of unknowns entering the weekend with NASCAR’s new rules package. We know a little more after practice and qualification.

Players typically feel confident top-loading the Draft Kings contest on similarly-configured, 1.5-mile tracks, but new rules package changed that.

It’s anyone’s guess as to who will win the championship, but our pick for the best fantasy value goes to Chase Elliott.

Only eight cars survived the Daytona 500 without damage, so for most the fantasy season actually starts this week.

This is not the week to take a big risk, so concentrate on the favorites and save your dark horses for specialty tracks.

Finishing position might pay the majority of points, but it is not always the most accurate reflection of a driver’s strength in the upcoming weeks.