Episode 27: Money, Talent and Fantasy Football in NASCAR

What wins in NASCAR -- money or talent? Why is it a good thing that Martin Truex Jr. can coast to Miami? How can your fantasy football league use NASCAR to set your draft order? Plus, how should longtime fans make sense of the rapidly changing NASCAR driver landscape? That and more on this week's episode of Lug Nuts and Beer.Race RecapFurniture Row Racing proved on Sunday at Watkins Glen that it not only has the speed to win Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, but it has the experience and strategy to compete with anyone. After Sunday’s win at Watkins Glen International in upstate New York, Martin Truex Jr. finds himself with four wins this season and over twice as many playoff points as the next closest driver. Is Homestead now a lock for the Furniture Row Racing team? No matter what kind of racing you prefer, the I Love New York 355 at Watkins Glen had a little of something for everyone. Top drivers clashing? Check. New stage winner? Check. Death threats between drivers during the race? Check. Fuel mileage strategy? Check. Exciting finish? Check. Martin Truex Jr. let several cars, including Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney pass him in the waning laps, only to regain the lead as other drivers had to pit for fuel. Coming to the checkered flag, Truex needed every drop of gas in the tank to hold of a late-charging Matt Kenseth.Michigan picksTom - Kyle LarsonDylan - Daniel Suarez