Comments: NASCAR Picks for Bristol

The early portion of the Cup Series schedule certainly keeps fantasy owners on their toes. Three races into the 2012 season, and drivers and fantasy owners have already had to deal with a superspeedway, a flat track and a 1.5-mile oval. Another track type can be added to the list this weekend when the series visits Bristol Motor Speedway. The half-mile short track has seen the layout change in recent years, but the bullring still produces tight racing, short tempers and some exciting finishes.

For fantasy owners, a trip to a short track means that rosters need to be retooled. While some of the usual suspects excel at short track racing, a few new names climb to the top of the list, as well. Owners can't be afraid to make some radical changes, even if it means going away from the typical big names. Bristol really doesn't have another track that compares to it, which can result in some rather unique lineups for fantasy teams.

1. Kyle Busch, Mars Brands/Interstate Batteries
2. Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's/Kobalt Tools
3. Carl Edwards, Fastenal/Aflac/UPS/Subway
4. Matt Kenseth, Husky/Dollar General
5. Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Rheem
6. Greg Biffle, 3M/Bondo
7. Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans/Haas Automation
8. Jeff Gordon, Drive to End Hunger/Axalta
9. Kasey Kahne, Farmers Insurance/Quaker State
10. Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite
11. Marcos Ambrose, Stanley/Dewalt Power Tools
12. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew
13. Denny Hamlin, FedEx
14. Jamie McMurray, McDonald's/Cessna
15. Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1
16. Martin Truex, Jr., NAPA Auto Parts
17. Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy
18. Kurt Busch, Furniture Row
19. Joey Logano, Shell-Pennzoil
20. Jeff Burton, Caterpillar/Cheerios
21. Paul Menard, Menards
22. Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods
23. A.J. Allmendinger, Kingsford/Clorox
24. Regan Smith, Guy Roofing
25. Juan Montoya, Target
26. David Reutimann, Burger King/Doctor Pepper
27. Bobby Labonte, Kingsford/Clorox
28. David Ragan, CSX Transportation/Peanut Patch
29. Travis Kvapil, Burger King/Doctor Pepper
30. David Gilliland, Love's Travel Stops/A&W Restaurants