Pay The Fan

Well the fat lady isn't singing but she sure is warming up. 35 races and 1 last shot for either the 99 or the 14 to knock out 5 Time. Took a while but the time is now. At Phoenix Dennis Gleason belted out a winning tune by racking up 209.74 points and slipping past CMyTail Happy Inc.5. Congrats to both teams.

Who will grab the 2011 National Fantasy Racing Champion title? Here are the top teams going into Sunday's race:

• HELLS BELLS RACING 2 - 4943.62 pts.
• Team #2 - 4926.014
• Kasey Kahne 4 - 4912.28
• Simply Awesome 11 - 4909.14
• filobutt racing II - 4905.17
• 79 Vette - 4899.37
• Tiger Racing - 4895.45
• Wily Coyote5.0 - 4888.25
• Felde #4 - 4887.76
• Scottie D (IV) - 4884.86

And here are the top teams in the Best of Segment 2 going into the race on Sunday:

• bones2 - 2438.52
• KWiseman - 2428.41
• rd racing - 2422.03
• RaisinKahne (4tars) - 2421.03
• Show Me The Money #2 - 2419.52
• 79 Vette - 2411.79
• Wily Coyote5.0 - 2411.66
• #1 Junior Fan - 2408.66
• ~zOrrOryOs Racing~ - 2408.49
• Simply Awesome 11 - 2407.35

Good luck to everyone on Sunday and thanks for all the support. Remember we pay the top 5 in the Season long and Segment 2 and winners will be notified early the next week.

And the PTF hat contest continues on Sunday at Homestead. Here's the deal: pick the winner of the race and one other driver to finish in the top 10 and you win a nice PTF hat. You can enter up to 3 times and everyone is eligible to play. All you have to do is send your picks to and you'll be in the game.

For the best tips on setting your fantasy lineup(s) this week why not go to MotorRacingNetwork.com and click on the Driver Handicaps: Homestead-Miami tab. Jeff Wackerlin does a great job researching tons of info so you don't have to. Click here to get started: www.motorracingnetwork.com

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Not much time left in the season - Phoenix this Sunday and Homestead next week. Who is going to get it done? HELLS BELLS RACING 2 has less than a 1/2 point lead over Kasey Kahne 4 and Tiger Racing and Simply Awesome 11 are right in the mix as well. Some familiar names are in the hunt for the 2011 Fantasy Racing National Champion title. A familiar name took the MRN/PTF checkered check last week at Texas. The team Smoke-N-U owned by Dan Donahue from Indianapolis IN racked up 211.92 points to slip past WW RockStars I. Congrats to both teams and good luck to all this weekend.

Group A
If the 48 is still available then you've held him long enough! But you could look at his teammate in the 24 and that would be a good move. The 99 has won here before but has to improve on his last run here. The 14 ran well here earlier this season and has all the momentum on his side. Look at the 29 and the 22. Can the 18 rebound and get back in good graces with his team?

Group B
Here's a good group to consider: the 5, the 56, the 9, the 42, and the 43. Also the 4 has it going again so don't overlook him.

Group C
Many of you got a break to use McDowell at TX and while it wasn't his best race it may've saved a C driver for Phoenix. Look to choose 2 from this set of drivers: the 47, the 34, the 83, the 13, and the 27.

The PTF Hat contest continues at Phoenix. Pick the winner and one other driver to finish in the top 10 and we will send you a PTF hat. You can enter up to 3 times and previous winners are welcome to try again. Send your picks to

Good luck at Phoenix and be sure to visit www.motorracingnetwork.com for all of your motor racing news and the best fantasy racing information available on the web.

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Hello again everyone and welcome to Martinsville, a place where your brakes and your patience are tested at every turn. With the season winding down and points becoming a premium, I assure you there will be plenty of wear on both brakes and patience alike at the end of Sunday's race.

In the "A" group this weekend, I really like Denny Hamlin to put his foot down and get to the front. The short tracks have been kind to him throughout his career, especially here in his home state. I also like the RCR cars in this spot. I feel good about the 29, 31, or 33 taking a top five out of here. And you can never count out the 24 when it comes to Martinsville. I feel these guys are the strength of the "A" group this week.

In the "B" group, I am leaning toward a Mark Martin or Jamie McMurray start here. These guys have had some success here in the past, and I look for that to continue. I will also be monitoring Keselowski and Newman during practice. One of those guys could be my second choice based on how they are getting around the paper clip.

In the "C" group, I like Regan Smith and Bobby Labonte here. They can both scoot around a short track, and should provide some quality points with this outing. There are always wild cards that pop up in qualifying at these short tracks that can earn you some quality points when you are short on starts left for your other "C" group drivers. So keep an eye on guys like Hermie Sadler, Dennis Setzer, Reed Sorenson and a couple others. These guys that have not qualified for many if any races this year, but can get you some points if you are in a jam if they make the race.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and I will see you at the track...

DJ

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The 6th race in the Chase settles in this weekend at Talladega and Sunday is the day the Cup drivers get at it. Look for a typical Talladega race - the big one always seems to loom around the next lap. This is a huge race in the Chase - one where the 99 could really put some distance between him and others or one where we leave here with a handful of drivers able to claim the Championship - including 5 Time. At Charlotte last Saturday night the team, Fan Of The Man, racked up 207.15 points and got past QuickSilver to take the 1st Place Check in the fantasy racing game. Congratulations to both teams and good luck to all this Sunday.

The PTF Hat contest continues this Sunday. Not many - 2 - had the 17 as the winner last week. But here's the game: Pick the winner of the Talladega race and one other driver to finish in the top 10 and just like that you win a PTF Hat. You can enter up to 3 times per player and send your picks to . It's a simple game but it's not easy to win. If you've won before then try to win again.

Group A
Look for a strong showing from the Fords on Sunday and the 99 could well take the checkered flag. The 16 and the 17 should be strong here and don't forget about the 48 or the 24. That said this could be the race that the 29 takes and pushes them to a Championship.

Group B
Been saving the 88 for this race? Makes sense. And the 5 doesn't much care about these races but he's pretty good when the green flag waves. Watch out for the 6, the 2, and the 42.

Group C
Let's hope Mr. Waltrip makes the race so we can have another driver to use in this group. And if you have another use for the 21 use it here. Then look around and see if you have the 83, the 78, the 51 or the 47 to use. It's a tough call but it is doable.

Good luck on Sunday. Many of you read Jeff Wackerlin's Driver Handicaps on the MRN site and those of you that don't are really missing out on some very helpful advice. To make it easy click on this link www.motorracingnetwork.com and then click on Driver Handicap on the homepage.

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Here we are for our return trip to Charlotte and looking for some home cooking. And there are several drivers that absolutely love this track and their results speak to why. Let's get to it.

In the "A" group this week, I hope you guys and gals saved a start for "Double J" because he and that 48 team are coming on like gangbusters. He has a dominant recent history here and I look for that to continue. After Jimmie, I am looking for the Ford contingent to be equally strong. I am leaning towards Kenseth, but Edwards and Biffle should be up front all night as well.

In the "B" group, I like Allmendinger and David Ragan. These two have qualified well and should make some noise if they keep their fender's clean. I also like Kasey Kahne, Menard, and Ryan Newman. Kahne has a nice history here, and the other two should stay in the mix.

In the "C" grouping, I am going to throw the 21 car in for a start this week. The Woods brothers should have Trevor dialed in for Charlotte. I also am leaning toward Regan Smith and Bobby Labonte for the other spot.

Remember that the green flag drops on Saturday night this week, so make sure to get your lineups in.

DJ

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Leaving Dover and landing in Kansas for this Sunday's 4th race in the Chase. The 22 got the W at Dover and so did Steve Schick from Hinsdale IL. His team Chief _Illiniwek racked up 213.19 points and sliding past the 2nd place team Downforce Dominators. Congratulations to both and good luck to all this week at Kansas.

A speeding penalty on the 99 kept our inventory of PTF hats in good shape. Had the 99 won then just about everyone that entered the hat contest last week would've gotten one. As it is the hat contest continues at Kansas. It's simple but hard - pick the winner of the race and one other driver to finish in the top 10 and you win. You can enter up to 3 times and if you've won before then go for it again. Send your picks to

Group A
No doubt the 99 will be one of the favorites again this weekend along with the 48, the 24, and the 29. But hey don't overlook the 14.

Group B
The 2 has to stand out and you can look hard at the 39, the 42, the 5, and the 4. The 88 could be a surprise here this weekend.

Group C
The number of S & P seems to grow each week making this selection even harder than it ever. You know the ones that run each week so now the key is trying to catch another driver or two that is in for the distance. Look at these cars after qualifying if possible: the 98, 71, 51, 36, 13, and 7. Might really pay attention to the 38 this weekend.

Now if you want to get the latest auto racing news along with the best tips and inside info to help you with your driver selections then click on: www.motorracingnetwork.com and click on the Drivers Handicap tab on the homepage. You'll be glad you did.

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Dover - need we say more!

The 3rd race in the Chase is Sunday at Dover International Speedway and you can bet this one will be exciting. At the end of this race we should have a pretty clear idea of the drivers that will be able to try and take the Cup Championship from Five Time. Can the 14 win 3 in a row? Can Elizabeth Shuman from Millville, NJ win 2 in a row? Her team - Team Beth - amassed 220.11 points last week at New Hampshire and smoked the 2nd place team - team santa cruz #2. Congratulations to both teams and good luck to all this weekend at Dover.

The PTF hat contest continues. At the rate we are giving these out we have enough hats for another 3 seasons. Here's the deal: pick the winner and one other driver to finish in the top 10 and you win a PTF hat. You can enter up to 3 times and if you've won before then please try and win again. Send your picks to .

Group A
If you've been holding back on starting the 48 then put him in your lineup this Sunday. And you can match him with the 99, the 18, the 17, or go with the momentum and start the 14.

Group B
Not as easy in this group but the drivers that stand out would be the 39, the 5, and the second hottest driver - the 2. The 9 and the 56 ran well here in the spring.

Group C
The standouts here would include the 83, the 13, the 34, the 71, and the 47.

Race coverage starts on Sunday at 1 pm ET on both ESPN and MRN - the Voice of NASCAR.

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1 down and 9 to go to determine the 2011 NASCAR Cup Champion. The second race of the Chase is Sunday afternoon at New Hampshire and look for some action packed racing. Can the 14 carry the momentum into NH from Joliet? And in the MRN/PTF fantasy racing game does the team Razorbackufo 4 have enough to cash another check at NH? The team took 1st at Joliet with a sizzling 217.57 point total which clipped Mully Racing by almost 3 car lengths. Congratulations to both teams and good luck to everyone this weekend. Need some help with your lineup? You've come to the right place:

Group A
Ok race fans the intensity level has just kicked up a notch or two so watch out on Sunday for some all out racing. In this group these drivers stand out: the 14, the 24, the 11, and the 48.

Group B
You'd have to look hard at the Spring race winner - the 39. Then maybe mix it up with the 4, the 20, or the 56. Don't be surprised to see the 88 have another good race.

Group C
Got to have 2 from here and the 47 had a great finish here last Spring. The 83 should be way better than he was in the Spring. Then look for Blaney, Lally, and Cassill to finish inside the top 25. Another driver you might want to use is Gilliland.

Good luck this weekend. For some extra fun make a side bet with one or more of your buddies on who will have the most points this week. And for some real fantasy racing tips don't waste your time searching around. Go to www.motorracingnetwork.com

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It's here and it's now - the last race before the Chase. The last spots will be decided after the race on Saturday night at Richmond and this ought to be a great race to be at or to listen to on MRN, or to watch on ABC. And the weather should not be a factor unlike it was in Atlanta. But that didn't stop the team MooreFun from taking the 1st place check with 208.51 points which just edged out Que the Duck and his 207.5 points. Great job to both teams and good luck to everyone at Richmond. Here's our pro on some ideas about Richmond:

Group A
The 2 guys that seem to jump out at you in this group are the 11 and the 18. But there are others that can do it here like the 24, the 29, and the 99. Watch out for the 14.

Group B
Go with the mo and check the 2 car - on a heck of a roll. Also look for the 39 and the 43 to be there at the end. Don't be surprised to see the 5 run well or the 56. Keep an eye out for the 20.

Group C
You got to pick 2 here each week and sometimes that is tough to do but outside of the 78, the 47, the 83, and the 13, look for the 71 and the 35 (Blaney) to help your team this weekend.

Good luck at Richmond and looking forward to the Chase starting next week!

For all your racing news, notes, and information including fantasy advice go to www.motorracingnetwork.com

Lastly the PTF ball cap continues. Pick the winner of the Richmond race and one other driver that finishes in the top 10 to win a PTF ball cap. Send your picks to . You can enter up to 3 times per race.

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Get ready for some Labor Day Weekend racing at the Atlanta Motor Speedway this Sunday night. We should see some pretty dadgum good racing and with only 2 races left before the Chase field is set this race could be one that makes drivers/teams do whatever is necessary to try and get in the Chase. Last week at Bristol we saw the 22 continue his roll. And that worked well for Steve Wolff as he caught the first place check when his team Banchees boys clipped the second place team Scottie D by some 6 points.

The last few races PTF has been running a contest to win a free PTF ball cap. We continue it at Atlanta. Pick the winning driver and one other to finish in the top 10 and we'll send you a PTF cap. Send your picks to . You can enter up to 3 times per player and you have until the green flag waves to get your picks in. Good luck this weekend.

Lots of action in Atlanta this weekend - Trucks, Nationwide, and Cup races so come out and join us if you can. If not stay cool and watch the action on the television. For a little different twist this week here are the favorites from Vegas in each group:

Group A
The 18, 99, and 48 each have the same odds of winning. Then the 24, and after him the 29 and 22. The 14 is next followed by the 17 and the 11.

Group B
The 2 is the favorite from this group followed by the 4, the 88, the 39, the 42, the 5, the 20, and the 6

Group C
The 34 heads this group and is followed closely by the 83, the 78, the 47, the 51, and the 13.

Good luck to everyone this weekend and enjoy the Labor Day weekend. Stay safe and have fun.

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It's August and it's hot and there's no better place to be this time of the year except at Bristol Motor Speedway! Big change going from Michigan to Bristol and speaking of Michigan congratulations to the team start your engines which scored 222.74 points to take 1st place in week 23. Good luck this Saturday night to everyone. Let's go to the pro for some free advice:

Group A
Going to be tough to pass on the 18 at Bristol. But there are several other drivers to consider like the 29, the 22, the 99, and the 17. Sleeper pick might be the 16.

Group B
The 39 sort of jumps out from this group. But don't be shy to start the 4, the 9, and the 2. This group's sleeper pick is really not a sleeper pick but watch out for the 5.

Group C
You have to turn to the same ones each week and figure the best way to maximize your starts without running out of starts with the 83, the 47, the 78, and the 36.

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The Cup series is back in Daytona for the 17th race of the season and the next to last race of the 1st Segment. The 1st Segment leader board had some changes after the road race in Sonoma. Here are the top 5 teams shooting for the 5 paying spots:

• 1st - filobutt racing II with 2287.45 points
• 2nd - CMy Tail Happy Inc.5 has 2277.79 points
• 3rd - RSCO All Stars (2) with 2266.06 points
• 4th - Redneck Racing has 2262.93 points
• 5th - HELLS BELLS RACING 2 with 2254.76 points

And with the race Saturday night at Daytona the leader board will probably look a little different on Sunday.

Last week at Sonoma the team CR Racing 5 grabbed the PTF/MRN checkered flag with 213.78 points just edging the week 15 winner NoBullRedBull4. Congratulations to both teams. Here's some free advice for you fantasy players for the race on Saturday night:

Back in Daytona and with only this race and Kentucky left in our 1st Segment this ought to be pretty exciting especially if your team is in the hunt for one of the top 5 spots. And we all know just about anything can happen at this track so with the saying "I'd rather be lucky than good" might really apply here on Saturday night. So here we go:

Group A
You're down to 4 drivers - 2 for Saturday night and 2 for Kentucky. In this group look at the 14, the 24, the 22, and the 18.

Group B

Should still have plenty of options here. So if you've saved the 88 for this race probably a good decision. Others to consider include the 1, the 6, the 27, and the 5.

Group C
Always poses a challenge but if you've held off using the 21 might want to see if they can have another great race at this track this season. Then look for the 78, the 83, and the 34. We might see both of the Labontes racing on Saturday so that could give you some options.

Good luck to everyone this weekend. Take a minute or two before you finalize your racing lineup and visit www.motorracingnetwork.com to get some tips for the race. The best fantasy tips are from MRN's Jeff Wackerlin and you can go there by clicking here.

DJ

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The Cup Series is visits Infineon Raceway for the first road race of the 2011 season. This is the 16th race of the season which means we are rapidly approaching the end of Segment 1. The leader board as we head into Sunday's race looks like this:

• 1st - HELLS BELLS RACING 2 has 2099.72 points
• 2nd - filobutt racing II has 2096.66 points
• 3rd - dawgracing has 2096.1 has points
• 4th - JuanPabloMontoya2011has 2094.77 points
• 5th - CMyTail Happy Inc.5 has 2085.01 points

The top 5 scoring teams in Segment 1 all win cash - from 1st to 5th: $2500, $1250, $750, $300, and $200. There is still plenty of racing left for teams to make their moves and climb their way into the top 5.

Last week Lynn Kerchner's team smokeandrowdy racked up 215.19 points to take the 1st place money. smokeandrowdy needed each and every point to claim the week 15 victory over Matt Lewis's team Simply Awesome 11. Congratulations to both teams.

Good luck to everyone this weekend at Infineon. If you need a little help with your fantasy lineup here's some free advice from DJ:

Here we are in Sonoma for our first road race of the season and this is an opportunity to use some drivers that we normally wouldn't get to start - and this mainly pertains to the C group of drivers. Your choices in the A group have narrowed and so have your options in Group B. But the C group should provide some excitement and some options this weekend. Qualifying here is very important so if you can wait to fill out your lineup til after qualifying that should play in your favor. Good luck this weekend and you would really being doing yourself a favor by going to http://www.motorracingnetwork.com for all the latest racing news and for fantasy racing tips.

Group A
Here are 4 that should run and finish well on Sunday: 24, 48, 14, and 22. But keep an eye on the 29.

Group B
These drivers should put up some good fantasy points: 9, 29, 42, and 1. Watch out for the 4.

Group C
The class from this group on Sunday should be Boris Said, the 7, the 83, and also look for some of the drivers that only run the road races.

DJ

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The race this Sunday at Michigan is the 15th of the season which means there are only 3 races left after Michigan to make your move toward the front. Last week Shawn Kimball from Augusta Maine took home the checkered flag in week 14. Congratulations to Shawn.

The top 5 standings in Segment 1 are as follows:

1. JuanPabloMontoya2011 with 1933.66 points
2. dawgracing with 1931.81 points
3. win18racing with 1930.92 points
4. Redneck Racing with 1924.75
5. bummer with 1918.23 points

Still less than 80 points separate the top 100 teams so this thing is tight and it's going to get crazy as we race to the end of the segment.

Be sure to tune into MRN this weekend and on Sunday they give well deserved props to our weekly winner in their prerace segment. And they also give you some up to date news to help you make those last minute decisions about your fantasy team. Good luck this weekend. Now we let our pro give some advice for you this weekend:

We're in Michigan this weekend and looking forward to another weekend of some good racing. Let's not waste any of your time. Going to give you 4 drivers in each group to think about and any combo of these should rack up a nice number of fantasy points on Sunday:

Group A
The 99, the 17, the 11, and the 16 (they really need a win)

Group B
The 20, the 6, the 39, and the 88 (they're going to find a win or two soon)

Group C
The 83, the 78, the 47, and the 21 (how cool would it be to see them in Victory Lane on Sunday?)

Good luck and thanks for playing at PTF.

Take a few minutes and stop by www.motorracingnetwork.com for the most in depth analysis of any and all motor racing news including the best fantasy advice available.

DJ

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The Cup Series is in Pocono this Sunday for the 14th race of the season. We've had 13 different winners this season in the fantasy racing game with the most recent winner being Ken Sweet of Eastpembroke NY. He ran up 196.49 points to take the home the first place check.

The top 5 after 13 races are:

• 1st - CMyTail Happy Inc.5 with 1791.85 points
• 2nd - filobutt racing II with 1786.86
• 3rd - pitroadchic with 1783.23
• 4th - win18racing with 1781.75
• 5th - Ramrod with 1775.6

With 5 races to go in the first segment this should be an exciting finish. There's only about 80 points separating the 1st place team and the team in 100th. Lots of tough calls in the coming weeks. Good luck to everyone. Now let's get some tips from DJ:

Welcome to the Tricky Triangle and what promises to be an exciting 500 mile race on this 2.5 mile track. Drivers are at a premium now and let's hope the ones you've saved are the ones that will get you the fantasy points to cash that check.

Group A
If you have the 11 left this is the track to start him. Maybe pair him with the 48 or since the 99 since they've been so strong this season. The 14 is another good play. And one other that you should be able to get some good points from and maybe even a win is the 29.

Group B
Here are 4 to give serious thought to: the 5 (needs a win), the 39 (solid performance here), the 4 (has won here before), and the 6 (they seem to really be going the right way at the right time). Look hard at the 2 - momentum is important.

Group C
Hate to say it but this is almost getting to be a crap shoot now that we are this far into the season. The same drivers have led this group since the get go. Every so often we get the chance to start someone like Ricky Stenhouse which really helps especially when he has such a good run. You've got these down but the 83, the 47, the 78, the 13, and the 36 are worthy of consideration.

Look if you want more in depth analysis for this race and all the others Jeff Wackerlin at www.motorracingnetwork.com has all the information you need to help you with your fantasy picks. That info is just a click away.

Good luck and thanks for playing fantasy racing at PTF.

DJ

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