Fantasy League Standings after Kansas

Just four races remain before we crown a NASCAR Champion and a Fantasy League Champion. Kyle Larson is out but Eric and James battle on.

For the first time since New Hampshire, Eric was able to score more points than James. After this week, it’s virtually deadlocked at 1,398 (James) and 1,394 (Eric).

James’ team was wounded badly following the mechanical issues of Larson. He was aided by the strong runs of Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott.

Eric’s team was dominant when it came to the stages. Martin Truex, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney all put up huge numbers – each driver over 40 points. The damage could have been worse if not for the Erik Jones accident that crippled the bottom of Eric’s roster.

RULES

• Eric and James each picked 8 playoff drivers, draft style.
• The total points earned by a driver throughout the playoffs will contribute to the team’s total.
• Most points earned wins.

ERIC’S TEAM (1,394 TOTAL POINTS/230 FOR THE RACE)

43 Martin Truex Jr.
43 Kyle Busch
50 Denny Hamlin
44 Ryan Blaney
4 Ryan Newman
23 Austin Dillon
10 Matt Kenseth
13 Jamie McMurray

JAMES’ TEAM (1,398 TOTAL POINTS/ 215 RACE TOTAL)

1 Kyle Larson
32 Brad Keselowski
32 Jimmie Johnson
47 Kevin Harvick
8 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
39 Chase Elliott
35 Kurt Busch
22 Kasey Kahne

Bracket Challenge

Eric and James each filled out a bracket for all 10 races. We are also joined by our follower/friend of the podcast, Todd Henry.

After the round of 16 all three players are tied. Points will resume after the Round of 12 is complete.

Round of 12 highlights

James, Eric and Todd all had Larson as the champion. With Larson out there will be no champion points awarded. It comes down to the final four drivers. The only difference is Eric with Jimmie Johnson making it to Homestead.

RULES

• Each correct pick is worth 10 points per round for the first three rounds.
• Each correct Homestead Pick is worth 15 points.
• Pick the Champion and you get 20 points.
• Most points win.

ERIC’S CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR (170 POINTS AFTER ROUND OF 12)

Martin Truex Jr
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Jimmie Johnson

JAMES’ CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR (170 POINTS AFTER ROUND OF 12)

Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick

TODD’S CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR (170 POINTS AFTER ROUND OF 12)

Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick