Can you build a better dream team than the top Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts & Truck series drivers selected in our 2026 fantasy NASCAR draft?
Is Legacy Motorsports’ Erik Jones a sneaky value? Does Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe take another step forward? Plus, will Front Row Motorsports’ Layne Riggs dominate Friday nights
NASCAR betting analysts Elliot Hicks, Seth Woolcock & Rod Villagomez make their favorite picks for when stock racing returns on “The Backroad (S5 E47).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:44 IBT Racing Family Promo
00:05:50 In the Rearview: NASCAR News Update
00:06:15 NASCAR vs. 23XI Racing & Front Row Motorsports Week 1 Trial Update
00:09:39 NASCAR Silly Season News: Ty Dillon, Chris Gabehart, Anthony Alfredo & More
00:16:19 Draft or Pass: 2026 Fantasy NASCAR Draft
00:17:15 Elliot’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ryan Blaney
00:19:09 Seth’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Chase Briscoe
00:21:44 Rod’s High-Tier Cup Series Pick: Christopher Bell
00:24:34 Elliot’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Alex Bowman
00:27:23 Seth’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Shane van Gisbergen
00:29:32 Rod’s Mid-Tier Cup Series Pick: Ross Chastain
00:33:41 Elliot’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Noah Gragson
00:35:22 Seth’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Erik Jones
00:37:18 Rod’s Low-Tier Cup Series Pick: Daniel Suarez
00:41:31 Elliot’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Carson Kvapil
00:45:23 Seth’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Jesse Love
00:47:49 Rod’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Pick: Rajah Caruth
00:51:51 Elliot’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Layne Riggs
00:55:07 Seth’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Giovanni Ruggiero
00:56:52 Rod’s Craftsman Truck Series Pick: Daniel Hemric
01:00:26 Parking Garage Props: 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Picks & Predictions
01:03:12 Charles Leclerc Top 3 Qualifier (+550 via Caesars)
01:05:26 Kimi Antonelli To Win Group 2 (+110 via Caesars)
01:07:16 Oscar Piastri Podium Finish (-275 via Caesars)
01:09:15 Isack Hadjar Top 6 (+450 via Caesars)
01:10:23 Alexander Albon Top 10 (+175 via theScore Bet)
01:11:22 Estaban Ocon Top 10 (+375 via Caesars)
01:12:18 Liam Lawson Top 10 (+275 via Hard Rock Bet)
01:14:03 Virtual Safety Car: Yes (-115 via Caesars)
01:16:02 Plugs + Outro
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