The NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 is on Sunday and DraftKings is offering a new way to play fantasy NASCAR. The game is simple. Build a “Pick Set” (2+ drivers) and decide if they will outperform their stat projections. Here is some advice to help build your DraftKings Pick6 Pick Sets for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500.
Joey Logano: Fast Laps – 3.5
Pick6 Play: Better
Joey Logano has a strong track record on superspeedways, with notable performances at both Daytona and Talladega. He secured a victory at the 2015 Daytona 500 and has consistently been a frontrunner in these high-speed, pack-racing environments. In the 2018 GEICO 500 at Talladega, Logano led a race-high 70 laps, showcasing his ability to navigate the draft effectively.
While leading laps doesn’t always correlate with recording fast laps due to the aerodynamic dynamics of pack racing, Logano’s skill in maintaining advantageous positions within the draft increases his opportunities to register fast laps. Given his experience and Team Penske’s history of fielding competitive superspeedway cars, picking Logano to exceed 3.5 fast laps is a strategic choice.
Kyle Larson: Finishing Position – 9.5
Pick6 Play: Better
Kyle Larson’s superspeedway record isn’t great, but that doesn’t mean he won’t finish inside the top 10 at Daytona. His 22.0 average finish on superspeedways suggests struggles, but recent results tell a different story. Hendrick Motorsports consistently brings some of the fastest cars to the track, and Larson’s qualifying speed puts him in a strong position early. While past races have seen him caught up in the pack and wrecked, the Next Gen car has leveled the playing field. In last year’s Daytona races, Larson finished fourth and 10th, proving he’s learning how to manage the draft and avoid trouble late in the race.
Finishing ahead of the 9.5 mark isn’t about past trends—it’s about speed, survival and execution. Larson is one of the most talented drivers in the field, and at some point, that skill has to translate to a strong Daytona finish. The Daytona 500 isn’t about being the best superspeedway racer, it’s about being in the right place at the right time. With elite equipment and strong teammates like William Byron, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman to work with in the draft, Larson has everything he needs to run up front. If he stays out of the big wrecks, expect him to be in contention at the finish.
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What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of at least two players and select whether or not you believe each will outperform their listed stat projection. Enter your Pick Set in Pick6 contests to compete against other users. Get enough picks correct and win a share of cash prizes.
How to Play DraftKings Pick6
Create a Pick Set
Create a Pick Set by choosing at least two players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of set competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they’ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you can not pick the same player twice and you must pick players from at least two different teams.
Enter an Amount
Once you finalize your Pick Set, choose your entry fee amount. Your entries will be automatically distributed into available contests, subject to your confirmation.
Sweat Your Picks
When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.
Compete for Prizes
Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests’ guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.
Play at DraftKings Pick6 or by downloading the DraftKings Pick6 app on Apple or Google!
