and cup update based on standing position
Key changes: Harvicks not as big of a favorite. Before it was ~2 median finish difference between him and KB, now its about 1. Then 1 from KB to Keselowski.
Logano moved up starting 2nd. Hamlin got hurt some but that Truex-Kurt range are all separated by less than 0.6 points
then 1 point gap to blaney, 1 to aric, 1 to bowman, 1 to jones, 1 to bowyer, JJ/Matt/Kenseth/Byron separated by combined 0.2
For cash I think Newman is the ultimate value this week (lets get it rickroll). McDowell, or Nemechek are great too. There's so much value this week IMO.
I really like Kurt Busch for only $7600.
Top tier: Bell, Hamlin, Blaney, Byron, Harvick
Mid tier: Kurt, Reddick, Jones, Keselowski, Truex
Avoid: Chase, Logano, Bowyer
Probably gonna play him but get screwed: Kyle. Similar situation to Logano last week.
I forgot they changed the package in 2019 for Kentucky cup, so pit strat actually is important here. Not as much as last two races but it will be a factor. Xfin runs a different package where they're basically forced to take 4 tires. You saw what happened to Haley and Clements yesterday when they only took 2.
Hamlin has one of the worst pit stop crews in terms of time, but they're smart strategically.
Top 5 pit crews in terms of time
1) Chase
2) Harvick
3) Truex
4) Logano
5) Kyle
Top in strategy (qualitative)
1) Harvick
2) Hamlin
3) Newman