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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Chicagoland! Drivers, Sleepers & Strategy

from The Final Lap Weekly - NASCAR Talk Show · host Kerry Murphey

Rowdy Dragon is back with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Chicagoland Speedway! NASCAR returns to the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet, Illinois, and fantasy players have a lot to figure out before setting their lineups. After sitting quiet for years, what will the Chicagoland track surface be like? Will it still have that worn-out, multi-groove intermediate feel, or will the long layoff create a totally different race than what drivers and fans remember? This week, Rowdy Dragon breaks down the top fantasy NASCAR picks for Chicagoland, including the favorites, value plays, sleepers, fades, and lineup strategy for a track that could reward tire management, long-run speed, and drivers who know how to work the lanes. Plus, we look at the latest NASCAR Cup Series momentum, who is heating up after Sonoma, which drivers could be risky fantasy plays, and how to approach your roster for Chicagoland’s return. Whether you play Fantasy NASCAR, DFS NASCAR, DraftKings, Fantrax, NASCAR Fantasy Live, or garage-style fantasy racing, Rowdy Dragon has the insight you need before the green flag. Get ready for the return of Chicagoland Speedway with Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks, driver analysis, sleepers, busts, and strategy for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race.   NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy picks, Fantasy NASCAR picks, Chicagoland Speedway, Chicagoland NASCAR, NASCAR Chicagoland picks, NASCAR fantasy racing, NASCAR DFS, DraftKings NASCAR, Fantrax NASCAR, NASCAR Fantasy Live, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR picks, NASCAR sleepers, NASCAR fades, NASCAR value plays, NASCAR lineup strategy, NASCAR race preview, Joliet Illinois, NASCAR intermediate track, NASCAR 1.5 mile track, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR 2026, Cup Series fantasy picks, fantasy racing   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rowdy Dragon breaks down his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Chicagoland Speedway as NASCAR returns to the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet. Get the top drivers, sleepers, fades, value plays, and lineup strategy for a track surface that could be unpredictable after years away from the Cup Series schedule.

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Rowdy Dragon is back with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Chicagoland Speedway! NASCAR returns to the 1.5-mile oval in Joliet, Illinois, and fantasy players have a lot to figure out before setting their lineups. After sitting quiet for years, what will the...

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