The Low Tier – Michigan
Cody Ware – Among low tier drivers at high-speed intermediate tracks, Cody Ware has the best Total Speed Ranking (among drivers who competed in more than one race), so if you’re looking to dig deep, he might be the driver for you. In 2022 on this track type, Ware has a 27.5 average finish, which is also the best of the tier. Last year at Michigan, Ware finished 27th.
JJ Yeley – In the results department in 2022, JJ Yeley has been great for a driver of his tier and over his last seven races he’s finished between 23rd to 31st. That said, his 31st was at Kansas which I view to be the most similar track. That race was also his only high-speed intermediate track race of the year. In 2020 when he most recently raced at Michigan, Yeley had results of 26th and 29th during the doubles.
Josh Bilicki – This year at high-speed intermediate tracks, Josh Bilicki is 4 for 4 at finishing 28th or worse, with 3 of his 4 results being between 28th to 30th. I view Kansas as the most similar track, and at that venue he finished 28th. Last year at MIS, Bilicki finished 31st. In his other two starts he has a pair of 33rd’s. For the season at high-speed intermediate tracks, Bilicki’s Total Speed Ranking ranks 35th.
BJ McLeod – There’s not a lot of sure things in fantasy NASCAR, but one sure thing is that BJ McLeod will finish in the back, unless the attrition rate spikes. I view Kansas as the most similar track, and McLeod finished last there due to “chassis” issues. I’ll note in other races at high-speed intermediate tracks this year, he’s snuck in some good results by his standards, but those were wild races (19th at Charlotte, 22nd at Auto Club, 28th at Las Vegas). For the season on this track type, McLeod’s Total Speed Ranking ranks 36th. In 8 of his last 9 races heading into the weekend, McLeod has finished between 30th to 36th. Last year at Michigan, McLeod finished 28th.
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