Comments: NASCAR Picks for Richmond

After back-to-back trips to 1.5-mile tracks, the Cup Series will get back to its roots this weekend with some short track racing at Richmond International Raceway. The 0.75-mile oval has been called the action track, combining high speeds seen at larger ovals with side-by-side racing seen at other short tracks. Not surprisingly, Richmond has become one of the most popular tracks on the schedule for both drivers and fans.

For fantasy owners, the trip to RIR means a little roster retooling is probably in order. There is a big difference between the setups required to run well at 1.5-mile tracks like Texas and Kansas and a track like Richmond. The racing is rougher and the corners are much tighter, and owners need to adjust their lineups accordingly.

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