Comments: NASCAR Picks for Michigan

After a trip to Pocono Raceway and its difficult passing conditions, a majority of the Cup Series drivers will be glad to exchange the flat corners of the triangle-shaped track for multiple racing grooves of the Michigan International Speedway. The 2.0-mile, D-shaped oval has one of the widest racing surfaces in the series, providing drivers with plenty of options and plenty of room to move through the field. Cars will be running up by the wall, down near the apron and everywhere in between during the course of the afternoon. Wherever a driver can find the most grip is where they will be running this Sunday.

For fantasy owners, the trip to MIS should be a decent opportunity to score a lot of points. Fuel mileage has played a factor on occasion, and ample racing room generally allows the drivers with the fastest cars to get to the front of the field. Clean air and track position are always important, but the multiple racing grooves helps neutralize some of the aero issues that often cause drivers to get trapped in traffic. More often than not, fantasy owners are rewarded for fielding a solid team at a Michigan track that has been fairly predictable.

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