![Quaker State 400 Preview: Let the Chase Begin](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/g8e1w8musitmrpwqitv9.jpg)
Daniel Suarez won the first race of the season at Atlanta, and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 99 deserves to be mentioned amongst the favorites for the playoff opener on Sunday at the high-banked Georgia oval.
![Cook Out Southern 500 Preview: Cut to the Chase](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/f97ohrpbgddwzha8vdld.jpg)
Bubba Wallace needs his best race of the season at Darlington to make the playoffs. Mark Taylor highlights the drivers on the bubble and those who you should have on your fantasy roster this week.
![Coke Zero Sugar 400 Preview: Superspeedway High Stakes](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zzlf8jcng39vjjkfowfe.jpg)
Michael McDowell has been up front a lot on drafting tracks over the last few years, and Mark Taylor thinks the FRM driver could win his way into the playoffs at Daytona Saturday night.
![FireKeepers Casino 400 Preview: Big Oval Racing](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/g7s5mpxsjxdlu3ruwvj4.jpg)
Mark Taylor sets the stage for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway and tells you why Daniel Suarez makes for a great play in your fantasy leagues.
![Cook Out 400 Preview: Playoff Hunt Intensifies](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ekidbtmokq601scqrw5t.jpg)
Denny Hamlin has been dominant on short tracks throughout his career, and Mark Taylor thinks the five-time Richmond winner needs to be in your fantasy lineups for Sunday's Cook Out 400.
![Brickyard 400 Preview: The Oval Returns](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/xzbrxrgq8gm5v0w62hut.jpg)
Brad Keselowski is a former Indy winner and has been great on bigger ovals this year. Mark Taylor has the No. 6 amongst his top fantasy plays for the return of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday.
![The Great American Getaway 400 Preview: The Tricky Triangle](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/gpywdjbpe3ztswcq75mw.jpg)
Denny Hamlin is a seven-time winner at Pocono and looking to end a tough stretch of recent finishes. Mark Taylor tells you some other strong fantasy plays and some to avoid for Sunday's race.
![Grant Park 165 Preview: Street Course Survival](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/uzonajtgfxmqj5jfyvqf.jpg)
Shane van Gisbergen shocked the world last year winning at the Chicago Street Course in his first Cup Series start. Mark Taylor highlights the other top contenders for the Grant Park 165 this weekend.
![Ally 400 Preview: Music City Showdown](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/eyk8iepydo7jqumny7ay.jpg)
Ross Chastain is the defending Ally 400 winner and has finished top-five in all three starts since the Cup Series returned to Nashville Superspeedway. See what other drivers Mark Taylor expects to contend.
![USA Today 301 Preview: Short Track Change Up](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/lv35mq9xdjrqw33urpwi.jpg)
Christopher Bell has been great on the short tracks this season and has won in all three NASCAR series at New Hampshire. See what other contenders Mark Taylor is eyeing for Sunday's USA Today 301.
![Iowa Corn 350 Preview: New Speedway](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/n38sgezeo9yod3dqknzp.jpg)
Denny Hamlin has been dominant on short tracks this season, and Mark Taylor has the No. 11 driver among his top fantasy plays for the first Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.
![Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview: Returning to Road Circuits](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zc9ntg9ffeavfmdx8nxo.jpg)
William Byron has emerged as the driver to beat at road courses. See what other drivers Mark Taylor thinks that can challenge the No. 24 team at Sonoma this weekend.
![Enjoy Illinois 300 Preview: The Summer Schedule Begins](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ctmhk01arfm5927di9g1.jpg)
Kyle Busch is looking to return to victory lane in the first time in a year since winning last year's Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mark Taylor highlights the top fantasy options this week.
![Coca-Cola 600 Preview: Memorial Day Marathon](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/p6qn0eagvpy7r5oyfklc.jpg)
Ryan Blaney is the defending Coca-Cola 600 winner and is looking to get his season back on track. Mark Taylor highlights some of the top contenders for this marathon of a race as well as some to be weary of.
![NASCAR All-Star Race Preview: Old School All-Star Race](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/n0tx0bvnanbphcveci4k.jpg)
Kyle Larson dominated to win the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro last year, and Mark Taylor thinks the driver of the No. 5 will be tough to beat on Sunday night.
![Goodyear 400 Preview: Track Too Tough to Tame](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/azqzjuapranwb30huwlm.jpg)
William Byron is the defending race winner and always has speed when we come to Darlington. See what other drivers Mark Taylor is targeting at the Goodyear 400 and who you want to say away from.
![AdventHealth 400 Preview: Return to Intermediate Ovals](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jhihl7ranpcwqwnghaau.jpg)
Tyler Reddick was victorious the last time the Cup Series went to Kansas and he is always tough to beat on intermediate tracks. See what other drivers Mark Taylor is eyeing for Sunday's race.
![Wurth 400 Preview: The Monster Mile](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/oeuiwgr5mryqdvpj3sty.jpg)
Dover has always treated Martin Truex Jr. well throughout his career, and the No. 19 driver is among Mark Taylor's top contenders for the win at The Monster Mile on Sunday.
![GEICO 500 Preview: Superspeedway Battle](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/kpbzjv84lgegv0xi6jjg.jpg)
Corey Lajoie has proven to be a factor any time he comes to a superspeedway style track. Mark Taylor thinks the No. 7 driver is one to watch from a fantasy perspective on Sunday at Talladega.
![Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Preview: New Date for Texas](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/se581barthkmvxl4qnri.jpg)
William Byron is coming off his third win of the season and is the defending race winner at Texas. See who else Mark Taylor is high on for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400.
![Cook Out 400 Preview: Short Track Survival](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ttqsxckqcdmvmqefxs3e.jpg)
Joey Logano is coming off a much-needed second place finish, and Mark Taylor thinks Martinsville could be the place the veteran driver breaks his long winless streak.
![Toyota Owners 400 Preview: Racing Perfection](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jkns2zmoajdhbhmti3qi.jpg)
Chris Buescher won the last time the Cup Series went to Richmond, and the RFK driver is among Mark Taylor's top fantasy plays for Sunday night's race.
![Texas Grand Prix Preview: Circuit of the Americas](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/g4xj7sigjpihhuvk5q2z.jpg)
Tyler Reddick got the win last year at COTA and has proven to be arguably the best road course racer in the Cup Series. Check out who else Mark Taylor is high on for Sunday's race and who is fading.
![Food City 500 Preview: World's Fastest Half Mile](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/hfv37yklbfyiqjrljlic.jpg)
Christopher Bell and team were extremely fast last week at Phoenix and now the Cup Series heads to one of his best tracks in Bristol. Mark Taylor gives you a complete preview and picks ahead of Sunday's race.
![Shriners Children's 500k Preview: The Desert Jewel](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zobnpxzvqn2sexbc6roi.jpg)
Ryan Blaney and Ross Chastain had a great battle last time we were at Phoenix. Chastain got the win, but Blaney got the championship. Mark Taylor likes both drivers this week and gives some other top options.
![Pennzoil 400 Preview: West Coast Swing Begins](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/dlknrjykkxhyttiikpqv.jpg)
Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports have been extremely strong at Las Vegas of late. Mark Taylor breaks down the challenges of this 1.5 mile track and highlights the contenders and pretenders for Sunday's race
![Ambetter Health 400 Preview: New Slot for Atlanta](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ga3f5vfhwkq6tmwo3qne.jpg)
It's hard to look past William Byron who is a two-time winner at Atlanta since the reconfiguration. Mark Taylor remains high on the Daytona 500 winner and provides some other strong options to keep an eye on.
![Daytona 500 Preview: The Great American Race](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ywkjvmehtwdlhw8ugcwe.jpg)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was a long shot winner at last year's Daytona 500. Mark Taylor gives us his top options, sleepers and drivers to avoid for the 66th running of The Great American Race.
![Daytona 500 Duels Preview: Qualifying for the Daytona 500](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ql28iuc2w6rzondakuex.jpg)
Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney have been two of the best in recent years at superspeedways. Mark Taylor breaks down the format for the Daytona Duels and some of the other drivers to watch.
![Weekly Preview: Clash in the LA Coliseum](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/le52e8um3sbd8tyvs6dj.jpg)
NASCAR returns for the third installment of the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum to kick off the 2024 season. Mark Taylor breaks down the format and gives his top contenders for the win.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Truck Series Rankings](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/dgdycbns199od7wvjozh.jpg)
Corey Heim might have fell short of a title last season, but he is the top returning driver in the series. Mark Taylor ranks all the drivers ahead of the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Xfinity Rankings](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/fxbepdenkyshv7llokmt.jpg)
The 2024 Xfinity Series lineup is stacked with new and returning talent. Mark Taylor thinks Austin Hill can put together another big season and challenge for the title in Phoenix.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: What's New for 2024](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wx2fgq38gjh5ewocdb1s.jpg)
Mark Taylor breaks down some of the biggest changes coming for the 2024 NASCAR season and beyond, including the return of the Brickyard 400.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: Final 2023 Loop Stats](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/vthvtstv8h0zknzei7re.jpg)
Check out how every driver stacked up last season on NASCAR's top circuit, including Ryan Blaney who won the championship despite not ranking top-five in average finish, laps led or driver rating.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Track Specialists](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/smjorfulgh2ubvnsodln.jpg)
We've taken a long look at current trends and past stats to come up with the drivers you need to have at different style tracks in 2024. Mark Taylor thinks Chris Buescher is as well-rounded as they get.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Sleepers & Busts](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/g4xj7sigjpihhuvk5q2z.jpg)
Tyler Reddick showed he can challenge for wins last season but Mark Taylor thinks 2024 might be the year the 23XI driver challenges for a championship.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Top Rookies](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wgb6fhahjzkwluaj87ef.jpg)
Josh Berry has plenty of experience for a Cup Series rookie and Mark Taylor believes the new driver of SHR's No. 4 car will best a group of talented rookies in 2024.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Driver Projections](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/se581barthkmvxl4qnri.jpg)
William Byron had a breakout season last year and Mark Taylor is projecting another strong campaign for the No. 24 in 2024. Check out the sortable projections now.
![NASCAR Draft Kit: 2024 Driver Rankings](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wrpxyzfwrcf6skzx3drk.jpg)
Kyle Larson is considered one of the best drivers in the world so it should be no surprise that he tops Mark Taylor's 2024 NASCAR Cup Series driver rankings.
![NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Preview: Crowning the Champion](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/o8i8ktc97oqj0shgaxgl.jpg)
Kyle Larson is seeking his second Cup Series title at Phoenix against a trio of young stars looking for their first. Mark Taylor previews the championship race and gives his drivers to target in fantasy.
![Xfinity 500 Preview: Prelude to the Championship](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/rp8z5qmbxjtnequ83bn9.jpg)
Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney have both been strong recently at Martinsville and may be battling for the final Championship 4 spot. Mark Taylor gives us some of his top fantasy plays for Sunday's cutoff race.
![4EVER 400 Preview: Championship Clock Ticking](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/pam4umm1k09b4gumfgoq.jpg)
Kyle Larson dominated last year at Homestead and should be the heavy favorite this week off his win in Vegas. Mark Taylor gives us some other drivers to keep an eye on and some that you should avoid Sunday.
![South Point 400 Preview: Round of 8 in the Chase](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/uswcdycaaf4brhdaprkm.jpg)
William Byron is the hottest driver in the garage and won at Las Vegas in the spring. Mark Taylor highlights Byron along with some other contenders, sleepers, and ones to avoid for the Round of 8 opener.
![Bank of America ROVAL 400 Preview: Playoff Road Race](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wrb7crfgsmccegv5neyp.jpg)
Chase Elliott has been the driver to beat at the Charlotte Roval and he is hungry for his first win of 2023. Mark Taylor breaks down some of the other top plays for Sunday's Round of 12 cutoff race.
![YellaWood 500 Preview: The Wild Card of the Chase](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/rusjs8xadmxodyu3y3oe.jpg)
Ryan Blaney has struggled to find speed for months, but Talladega might be the perfect place to get back on track. Mark Taylor previews the YellaWood 500 and tells us the drivers who excel on the big ovals.
![Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Preview: Round of 12 Begins](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/q40ecteqzsdbt6ifktv4.jpg)
Mark Taylor previews the first race of the Round of 12 at Texas Motor Speedway and he has his eye on the last two winners at the Fort Worth facility, Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick.
![Bass Pro Shops Night Race Preview: World's Fastest Half Mile](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/xpeqgdegbqxaqu4uayuf.jpg)
Kyle Larson heads to his favorite track this weekend looking for win No. 4 this season. Mark Taylor tells us the contenders and pretenders for the Bristol Night Race.
![Hollywood Casino 400 Preview: Chase for Cup Intensifies](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/pracerzapks7btzoooyt.jpg)
William Byron and team have been lights out on the intermediate tracks this season. Mark Taylor is confident that the No. 24 squad can help lead your fantasy team to a win at Kansas on Sunday.
![Cook Out Southern 500 Preview: Championship Chase Begins](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/dfgcaiwsdsj5ivakfovz.jpg)
The Cup Series Playoffs begin Sunday night at the Southern 500. William Byron won the Spring race at Darlington and Mark Taylor is high on the driver of the No. 24 replicating that performance again.