The Fantasy NASCAR Low Tier – Sonoma

David Ragan – Road course racing hasn’t been a strength for David Ragan. He doesn’t run well and it’s probably wise to pencil him in for a mid to high-twenties finish. Last year at Sonoma, Ragan had his all-time best result and finished 22nd. Additionally, he had a 22nd place average running position and earned the 25th best driver rating. In the five Sonoma races prior to that he finished 31st or worse. In 2017 he finished 31st and in 2016 he finished 32nd.

Matt Tifft – Matt Tifft doesn’t really strike me as a road course racer, and it’s wise to keep expectations low. I will note last year in the lower series he had some success on this track type. In 2018 in Xfinity Series he had results of 2nd (Elkhart Lake), 4th (Mid-Ohio), 6th (Charlotte Roval) and 37th (Watkins Glen, crashed). Those results are quite good, but keep in mind he’ll be driving the #36 car which is mid-twenties equipment. On Sunday, I would look for him to be a mid-twenties driver who might be able to finish marginally better.

Landon Cassill – At Sonoma, look for Landon Cassill to have a long afternoon. If he finishes better than the high-twenties I would be shocked. At Sonoma, Cassill has never run well and his average finish is 33.8. Last year, Cassill didn’t race here. In 2017 he finished 30th. In 2016 he finished 29th. In the other races held at road courses last year he had results of 29th (Charlotte Roval) and 31st (Watkins Glen).

Corey LaJoie – Corey LaJoie lacks track time at road courses and that’s concerning. Last year his team didn’t let him race at any road course on the schedule. At Sonoma, LaJoie has never raced here in NASCAR’s top series. His only road course start on his resume was in 2017 at Watkins Glen and in that race he finished 33rd.

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