Comments: NASCAR Picks for Kansas

It was a rather unusual trip to Texas last weekend, with the final 234 laps being run under green. As a result, only 12 cars finished on the lead lap, and only one of those drivers started outside the top 20. With the series heading right back to a 1.5-mile track this weekend at Kansas Speedway, fantasy owners have to be a bit leery about a repeat performance. Clean air and track position are kings at the larger, faster ovals. Without restarts and pit stops to shuffle the running order, drivers can end up playing a high-speed game of follow the leader.

Fortunately for owners, the chances of another two-caution race are slim. However, one thing owners should pay attention to is the finishing order from last weekend's race. Roush Fenway Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and Michael Waltrip Racing grabbed nine of the top-10 spots, and RFR and HMS placed all of their drivers inside the top 10. These three organizations have been strong from the drop of the green at Daytona, and no matter what type of racing unfolds at Kansas, there is a good chance all three will have a few representatives at the front of the field.

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