Fantasy NASCAR Asterisk Mark Report – Darlington

Kyle Larson – Kyle Larson was a top five performer this spring at Darlington but he finished an asterisk mark 34th. In the race, Larson won Stage #1, finished 5th in Stage #2, led 15 laps but then in the last Stage on lap 235 while running in 3rd, Larson got into the wall and then immediately came to pit road. Then shortly after that on lap 253 while running in 6th, Larson had a flat tire and crashed.

Tyler Reddick – Tyler Reddick was the class of the field this spring at Darlington but he finished an asterisk mark 32nd. Late in the race on lap 264 while battling Chris Buescher for the lead, they collided which led to Reddick making an unexpected pit stop which doomed his afternoon. In the race, Reddick started on the pole, finished 4th in Stage #1, won Stage #2, led 174 laps and had the best Total Speed Ranking.

Martin Truex Jr. – Martin Truex Jr. looked to be a top five contender this spring at Darlington but he finished an asterisk mark 25th. In the race, Truex started 10th, finished 5th in Stage #1 but then on lap 129, Truex was involved in an accident while running in 5th and you could then basically stick a fork in him. Truex also later reported his alternator was acting up on lap 174 while running in 23rd.