It’s not over. But it’s close. After Phoenix, Eric has a monster 144 point lead. As Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Larson have struggled, so has James’ team. One race to go!

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 (2,180 TOTAL POINTS/261 RACE TOTAL)

44 Martin Truex Jr.
41 Kyle Busch
21 Denny Hamlin
20 Ryan Blaney
22 Ryan Newman
23 Austin Dillon
56 Matt Kenseth
35 Jamie McMurray

JAMES’ TEAM (2,036 TOTAL POINTS/185 RACE TOTAL)

11 Kyle Larson
21 Brad Keselowski
2 Jimmie Johnson
43 Kevin Harvick
29 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
45 Chase Elliott
16 Kurt Busch
18 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 8, James and Todd have tied for the championship!

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 (200 POINTS)

Martin Truex Jr
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Jimmie Johnson

JAMES’ CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR (215 POINTS)

Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick

TODD’S CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR (215 POINTS)

Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick