Denny Hamlin the Favorite to Win at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin is on the pole for this weekend's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, and it should be no surprise that he is also the pre-race favorite to win on Sunday. Hamlin has been masterful at Martinsville over the course of his career, notching six wins over 40 career starts with an average finish […]

Ryan Blaney Should Contend at Martinsville

Look for Ryan Blaney to contend at Martinsville Speedway yet again this weekend. The Team Penske driver has won two of the last five races at "The Paperclip" and has post top-five results in six of the eight Next Gen races at this track. He also just finished second here last fall after leading 177 […]

Tyler Reddick Should Come Back Down to Earth at Martinsville

Tyler Reddick is on a hot streak like no other. Through the first six races of the 2026 Cup Series season, Reddick has gone to victory lane four times and has just one result worse than eighth: a 13th-place effort at Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago. This weekend will be a true test […]

Joey Logano Will Be Strong at Martinsville

Look for Joey Logano to be strong in Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The Team Penske driver is a previous winner at this race track (back in 2018) and is currently on a 13-race streak of top-10 finishes at this track. Logano will be looking to make it 14 in a row here […]

Bubba Wallace Looking to Rebound at Martinsville

After his first bad finish of the year last weekend at Darlington (where he ended up finishing 34th after a mid-race incident), Bubba Wallace will be looking to get his 2026 Cup Series season back on track at Martinsville Speedway this weekend in the Cook Out 400. Martinsville has been a solid race track for […]

Shane van Gisbergen Showing Progress, Qualifies Fifth at Martinsville

Shane van Gisbergen has continued to show progress on the oval race tracks throughout his young NASCAR Cup Series career, and this weekend has been no different. After a slow start in practice on Saturday (where he wound up 34th-fastest), SVG rebounded with a solid top-five qualifying effort later that day and will start from […]

Martinsville (2026) NASCAR DraftKings Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Be sure to join the NASCAR Discord Chat Rooms to join in on the fun and discussion. The NASCAR Cup Series motors on to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, as the Cook Out 400 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon. The weather […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (Premium Content)

It was a frustrating week at Darlington last weekend, as our biggest bet was on one of the fastest cars, but Bubba Wallace got caught up in an early incident and derailed the day. You'll have that from time to time. Just need to move on and get back on track. This weekend we are […]

Martinsville (2026) NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

From one of the most storied race tracks on the schedule (Darlington) to another with a bunch of NASCAR history... the Cup Series is at Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400 this weekend. Martinsville is a half-mile concrete oval in Virginia that is nicknamed "The Paperclip" because of its unique shape, with long straightaways […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Martinsville - Cook Out 400 (2026)

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway, the Cook Out 400. Denny Hamlin kept up the hot streak for Toyota by winning the pole, edging out William Byron. Josh Berry put down a fast lap in his Wood Brothers Racing Ford and will start […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Martinsville (2026)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Cook Out 400 on Sunday afternoon. The 37-car field was split into two groups for practice. Below you will find the two groups, key notes from the practice session, as well as the practice speeds […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (2026)

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. Be […]

Tyler Reddick the Clear Favorite at Darlington

It should come as no surprise that Tyler Reddick is fast at Darlington Raceway this weekend. "The Lady in Black" has long been one of his best tracks on the circuit, and Reddick has had a ton of speed to start out the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with three wins along with finishes of […]

Kyle Larson a High-Risk, High-Reward Driver at Darlington

Kyle Larson has always been a high risk, high reward driver. However, that has never been more apparent than at Darlington Raceway, where "Yung Money" has notched six podium finishes (including one win) in 16 career starts. Larson has also led more laps (1,050) than any other active driver at this track. However, as mentioned […]

Ryan Blaney Is Getting Better at Darlington

Historically, Darlington Raceway has been a weak spot on the schedule for Ryan Blaney. Over 18 career starts at "The Lady in Black," Blaney has a middle-of-the-road average finish (18.7) and just four top-10 finishes. And despite all that time on track, Blaney has only led 24 laps in his career at this track. With […]

Bubba Wallace Not Slowing Down at Darlington

It has been a blazing-hot start to the 2026 season for Bubba Wallace, as the 23XI Racing driver sits second in the points standings after five races, thanks in part to a series-leading 53 stage points amassed. And the hot streak looks to continue this weekend at Darlington, as Bubba not only announced the birth […]

Chris Buescher Should be a Top-10 Contender at Darlington

Keep an eye on Chris Buescher this weekend at Darlington Raceway. The Roush-Fenway Keselowski Racing driver was a contender for the win here back in 2024, and over the the last six races at this track, Buescher has walked away with a top-10 finish five times. This weekend, the No. 17 Ford has been solid […]

Austin Cindric a Sleeper at Darlington

Don't sleep on Austin Cindric for Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Although he's definitely not the first driver to come to mind when the Cup Series visits "The Track Too Tough To Tame," Cindric has been pretty decent here (for his standards) over his career, including three straight finishes between 11th and 13th over […]

Erik Jones Quickest in Practice at Darlington

It shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone to see Erik Jones' name at the top of the speed chart in practice on Saturday at Darlington Raceway. "The Lady in Black" is one of the best tracks on the schedule for Jones, as he is a two-time winner there and has one of the best […]

Darlington (2026) NASCAR DraftKings Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Be sure to join the NASCAR Discord Chat Rooms to join in on the fun and discussion. The Lady in Black. The Track Too Tough To Tame. You'll hear these nicknames all weekend long. The NASCAR Cup Series is at Darlingotn Raceway this […]

Darlington (2026) NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

The NASCAR Cup Series is in Darlington, South Carolina for the Goodyear 400 this weekend, the sixth points-paying race of the year. Darlington Raceway is one of the most unique tracks on the circuit. It is a 1.33-mile, egg-shaped oval that has two very distinct (and different) corners. The biggest X-factor of this weekend's race […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Darlington - Goodyear 400 (2026)

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's race at Darlington Raceway, the Goodyear 400. 23XI Racing completed the sweep, as Tyler Reddick was fastest and will start from the pole, while Bubba Wallace ended up second-fastest in the session. Their teammate, Riley Herbst, also had a good qualifying […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Darlington (2026)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Darlington Raceway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Goodyear 400 on Sunday afternoon. The 37-car field was split into two groups for practice. Below you will find the two groups, key notes from the practice session, as well as the practice speeds for […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Goodyear 400 at Darlington (Premium Content)

Boom! A huge weekend at Las Vegas gets us over the hump and profitable for the 2026 season, as now the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 on Sunday. DENNY HAMLIN +1200 LIVE ✅ BUESCHER TOP 10 +340 ✅ KEZ > BUSCH +120 ✅ BANG!!!!! Algorithm nailed another winner. BANG […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - Goodyear 400 at Darlington (2026)

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Be sure […]

Christopher Bell Looking for Redemption, Wins Pole at Las Vegas

After last week's disappointing second-place finish at Phoenix (after dominating for most of the race), Christopher Bell has picked up where he left off and the No. 20 team has brought another hot rod to the track this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In practice on Saturday, Christopher Bell was the quickest, and then […]

Denny Hamlin Should Contend for Another Vegas Win

Don't be surprised if Denny Hamlin contends for another win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is a two-time winner in Sin City, and is also the most recent winner, as the No. 11 Toyota went to victory lane last October despite only leading nine laps after starting on […]

Chase Briscoe Qualifies 18th Despite Toyota Dominating at Las Vegas

One of the surprises in qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend was Chase Briscoe, who was one of the best at getting a good starting spot in the Cup Series last season. However, Briscoe disappointed a bit this weekend, and he will start back in 18th for Sunday afternoon's Pennzoil 400. What made […]

Chase Elliott May Fly Under the Radar at Las Vegas

It's rare to use the phrase "flying under the radar" in the same sentence as Chase Elliott, but here we are. With so many eyes on the favorites (like Kyle Larson) and the Toyotas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, paired with the fact that Chase Elliott wasn't overly fast in practice and qualified […]

Ross Chastian Has Been As Solid As They Come at Las Vegas

In the Next Gen era, very few drivers have been as consistent as Ross Chastain at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In the eight races at this track with this car, Chastain has posted five top-five finishes and has just one result worse than 12th. It's safe to say that the track style of Las Vegas […]