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Our NASCAR “By the DFS Numbers” Race Previews feature a combination of statistical package highlights from Loop Data reports and the RotoBaller Cup Series Research Station. Loop Data features the advanced statistics electronically recorded by NASCAR to more accurately illustrate how drivers perform, and the numbers are showcased here as very relevant indicators.
Loop Data stats are useful in DFS NASCAR to tell us which drivers have performed the best at particular tracks. They determine how a driver actually fares without the negative factors of crashes, car issues, and pit problems.
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Drivers are listed in order of preference for lineup usage based on their pricing tiers. All Loop Data stats are dating back to 2021 at Richmond Raceway, covering the last five events at the site, unless otherwise noted. We use DraftKings prices as a basis, but most of what we recommend should also be applied to FanDuel lineup builds. Selected Research Station indicators are highlighted in italics.
Martin Truex Jr: Second in Driver Rating (114.1). Second in Fastest Laps Run (187) and Laps Led (323). Best Implied Odds To Win (14.6%). Projected to score the most Fantasy Points (68.85). Third-Best in Next Gen Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers (22.0).
Denny Hamlin: Leads in Driver Rating (119.3). First in Fastest Laps (231). Fastest on Restarts. First in Laps Led (502). Tied for Second-Best Implied Odds To Win (11.2%). Has finished in the Top 4 in four, and the Top 2 in three of his last five Richmond starts.
Kyle Larson: Second among Closers (2.4 Average Spots Gained in the final 10 percent of races at Richmond). Projected to score the third-most Fantasy Points (64.90).
Christopher Bell: Fourth in Driver Rating (106.2). First among Closers (3.2 Average Spots Gained). Third in Fastest Laps Run (151). Second in Quality Passes (passes of the cars in the top 15 while under green flag conditions, 289). Projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points (64.95). Has finished in the Top 4 in four of his last five Richmond starts. Second in Next Gen Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers (26.7). A prime Place Differential play starting from the 29th position, Bell is projected to be the highest rostered driver (37%).
Kevin Harvick: Fifth in Driver Rating (103.9). First in All-Time DR at Richmond (109.4). First in Quality Passes (296). Tied for Second-Best Implied Odds To Win (11.2%). Has finished in the Top 5 in his last three Richmond starts. First in Next Gen Driver Rating Gained vs. Similar Drivers (23.3) and Next Gen Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers (27.3).
Kyle Busch: Third in Green Flag Passes (550) and Quality Passes (277). Third-Best Implied Odds To Win (10.6%).
William Byron: Fastest In Practice. Second in Overall Average Lap in Practice. Projected to score the most Fantasy Points of any driver below $10,000 (61.10). Tied for First in Next Gen Average Position vs. Actual Finish (5.3).
Key Richmond stats from the RotoBaller Research Station.
Joey Logano: Third in Driver Rating (107.1). Second-Fastest on Restarts. Third in Laps Led (272). Projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points of any driver below $10,000 (56.55). A quality Place Differential option, as he starts 23rd.
Ross Chastain: Projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points of any driver below $10,000 (43.40). Tied for First in Next Gen Average Position vs. Actual Finish (5.3).
Chase Elliott: Second-Fastest in Practice.
Ryan Blaney: Projected to score the most Fantasy Points of any driver below $9,500 (50.15). Worthy of consideration as a Place Differential play from the 25th starting position.
Tyler Reddick: The pole-sitter is projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points of any driver below $9,000 (61.10).
Chris Buescher: Fourth in Green Flag Passes (541). Third-Fastest in Practice. First in Overall Average Lap and 10-Consecutive Lap Average in Practice. Projected to score the most Fantasy Points of any driver below $ 9,000 (43.55). He has Place Differential promise starting from the 26th position.
Aric Almirola: Leads in Green Flag Passes (556). Third in 10-Consecutive Lap Average in Practice. Projected to score the most Fantasy Points of any driver below $7,500 (41.75). Third in Next Gen Driver Rating Gained vs. Similar Drivers (15.7). Fourth-Best in Next Gen Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers (19.8).
Daniel Suárez: Second in Green Flag Passes (554). Consider him for Place Differential potential, as Suárez starts 33rd.
Bubba Wallace: Second in 10-Consecutive Lap Average in Practice.
Erik Jones: Third in Overall Average Lap in Practice.
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