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Rowdy Dragon’s Pocono Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Tricky Triangle Winners, Sleepers & Must-Avoid Drivers Jun 13, 2026

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It’s Tricky Triangle weekend at Pocono Raceway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with the fantasy NASCAR insight you need before setting your lineup.

This week, Rowdy breaks down the unique challenge of Pocono Raceway, where three totally different corners, long straightaways, shifting strategy, fuel mileage, track position, and pit road decisions can make or break your fantasy NASCAR day.

Get Rowdy’s top Fantasy NASCAR picks for Pocono, including the drivers to build around, value plays, sleeper picks, risky fades, and the names you may want to avoid before the green flag drops. Whether you’re playing DFS, season-long fantasy NASCAR, or just trying to beat your buddies, this episode gets you ready for one of the most unpredictable stops on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

It’s Pocono picks, strategy, driver trends, fantasy angles, and Rowdy Dragon’s signature no-nonsense advice — all packed into this week’s Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks.

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Pocono Has 12 Turns?! Hamlin Shocks Michigan, Bell’s Massive Crash! Jun 11, 2026

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It’s Tricky Triangle weekend at Pocono Raceway, and Toby Christie is fired up with a hot take that may have NASCAR fans double-checking their track maps — does Pocono really have 12 turns?!

This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie recap Denny Hamlin’s thrilling win at Michigan International Speedway, break down all the biggest NASCAR headlines of the week from TobyChristie.com, and dive into the latest on Christopher Bell’s condition after his hard crash at Michigan — including whether he’ll be ready to race this weekend.

A TFLW EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Michigan International Speedway Safer Barrier that Christopher Bell slammed into speaks out for the first time!

Plus, the guys react to the major news that Josh Berry is out at Wood Brothers Racing, preview everything you need to know for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Pocono.

It’s NASCAR news, race reaction, fantasy picks, fired-up opinions, and plenty of Tricky Triangle chaos — all on The Final Lap Weekly, hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

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Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan: Rowdy Dragon’s Hot Takes After Hamlin’s Nashville Win Jun 06, 2026

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Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan International Speedway, and this week’s show is loaded with strategy, storylines, and momentum swings heading into one of NASCAR’s fastest tracks.

After Denny Hamlin’s thrilling Nashville Superspeedway win, the NASCAR world turns its attention to Michigan, where speed, tire wear, manufacturer strength, and track position could make or break your fantasy lineup.

Rowdy breaks down the drivers to watch, smart fantasy plays, potential sleepers, risky picks, and who could deliver big points this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.

Get ready for another high-speed weekend of Fantasy NASCAR with Rowdy Dragon!

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Do NASCAR Races Need To Be Shortened? Hell No Jun 04, 2026

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Why is the NASCAR media suddenly calling for shortened races? This week on The Final Lap Weekly, Toby Christie is fired up and ready to drop a scorching hot take on one of the biggest debates in NASCAR right now.

Plus, Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down Denny Hamlin’s thrilling Nashville Superspeedway win, where Hamlin grabbed career Cup win No. 62 in the Cracker Barrel 400 after a late-race battle with Christopher Bell.

We also hit the biggest NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com, preview this weekend’s action at Michigan International Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon stops by with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Michigan.

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Nashville Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Rowdy Dragon’s Must-Start Drivers, Sleepers & Strategy for the Cracker Barrel 400 May 30, 2026

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Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Nashville Superspeedway, and this concrete Music City showdown could make or break your lineup! This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville for the Cracker Barrel 400, where track position, short-run speed, and smart fantasy strategy will be huge.

Rowdy breaks down the drivers you need to watch, the big-name contenders, the sneaky sleepers, and the risky fades before lineups lock. With Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, and more all in the fantasy conversation, this is the episode you need before setting your NASCAR Fantasy Live, DraftKings, or weekly league roster.

Can Larson keep his Nashville magic rolling? Is Blaney the safe play? Is Bubba Wallace the value pick? And which under-the-radar driver could steal your fantasy week? Rowdy Dragon has the answers before the green flag drops in Music City!

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NASCAR Has Lost A Legend: Kyle Busch May 28, 2026

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We discuss the passing of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. Rowdy Dragon also has your Fantasy NASCAR picks for Nashville coming up this weekend. He'll give us his picks at the tail end of the show.

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Coca-Cola 600 Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Rowdy Dragon’s Charlotte Sleepers, Studs & Must-Starts! May 23, 2026

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Rowdy Dragon is back with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for one of the biggest races of the entire season: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway!

It’s NASCAR’s longest night, and that means fantasy strategy matters more than ever. Rowdy breaks down the drivers you need to watch, the top fantasy plays, potential sleepers, risky fades, and who could survive 600 miles under the lights in Charlotte.

With Kyle Busch out due to a severe illness, Austin Hill stepping into the No. 8 Chevrolet, and the NASCAR Cup Series field facing one of the toughest endurance tests of the year, this weekend is loaded with fantasy shakeups. Rowdy Dragon gets you ready for the Coca-Cola 600 with the picks, angles, and driver insights you need before setting your lineup.

The biggest racing weekend of the year is here — F1, the Indy 500, and the Coca-Cola 600 — but for Fantasy NASCAR players, Charlotte is the main event!

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Kyle Busch Hospitalized & NASCAR’s Biggest Weekend Is HERE! May 21, 2026

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UPDATE: This episode was recorded and posted before we learned of the passing of Kyle Busch. Please visit here for the latest.

https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/kyle-busch-two-time-nascar-cup-series-champion-dead-at-41/

The Final Lap Weekly is loaded this week as Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down a massive week in motorsports!

SVG does it again on the road course with a huge Watkins Glen win, proving once more that Shane van Gisbergen is becoming one of NASCAR’s most dangerous road-course weapons. Plus, Denny Hamlin captures the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, adding another major moment to his already headline-filled season.

Then the show shifts to breaking news: Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with what has been described as a “severe illness” and will miss the Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with Austin Hill stepping into the No. 8 Chevrolet.

Rowdy Dragon stops by with Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the Coca-Cola 600, and the crew previews the biggest racing weekend of the year: Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, and NASCAR’s marathon crown jewel, the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway. If you love racing, this is the weekend — and this episode covers it all!

This episode is dedicated to my Mom whom I lost on race morning of Watkins Glen weekend. She was a huge NASCAR fan, and Tony Stewart fan, she will be missed. -Kerry

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Watkins Glen Fantasy DOMINATOR! Rowdy Dragon’s Picks, Sleepers & Lineup TRAPS! May 09, 2026

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It’s road course time, and that means fantasy chaos is coming! Rowdy Dragon breaks down everything you need to win your Fantasy NASCAR league heading into Watkins Glen International.

After a wild weekend at Texas, momentum is shifting—and smart fantasy players know this is where you gain an edge. Rowdy dives deep into:

Top Tier Dominators – The must-start drivers who can rack up stage points and control the race
Undervalued Sleepers – Hidden gems that could swing your entire lineup
Bust Alerts – Big names that could wreck your fantasy day
Strategy Breakdown – How road course racing changes everything (pit cycles, track position, chaos factor)

Featuring key insights on drivers like Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and other road course standouts who could make—or break—your week.

Whether you're protecting a points lead or trying to make up ground, this is the episode that can win you your league.

Don’t guess your lineup—build it with confidence.

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Elliott STRIKES Again! Texas Chaos, Hamlin 2nd AGAIN, Busch Controversy & Watkins Glen Preview! May 07, 2026

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For Show #900, the guys break down the latest in NASCAR. The NASCAR Cup Series delivered non-stop drama at Texas Motor Speedway, and Chase Elliott is back in championship form with his second win of the season! Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin finishes 2nd AGAIN—is this becoming a trend?

We break down a massive weekend including Alex Bowman showing signs of a comeback after battling vertigo, and the biggest NASCAR controversy of the week:
Why was Ryan Preece penalized… but Kyle Busch wasn’t?!

Plus, major news drops including a contract extension for Ryan Blaney, and what it means for the future of the Cup Series.

Looking ahead: We preview the high-speed, high-stakes road course action at Watkins Glen International, where anything can happen when NASCAR turns right AND left!

Rowdy Dragon joins the show with his must-have Fantasy NASCAR picks to help you dominate your league this weekend.

️ Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, this is your one-stop shop for NASCAR news, race recaps, fantasy advice, and bold takes you won’t hear anywhere else.

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