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CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! CAN HE MAKE IT THREE STRAIGHT AT PHOENIX RACEWAY?!

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Phoenix Raceway!

After Chase Briscoe's incredible second consecutive victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the big question heading into Phoenix is simple: CAN ANYBODY STOP CHASE BRISCOE?

But championship points leader Kyle Larson isn't going anywhere! With the NASCAR Chase standings tightening and the season winding down, Phoenix Raceway could deliver one of the biggest shakeups of the year!

THIS WEEK ON ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS:

CHASE BRISCOE — THREE IN A ROW? After back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series victories, can the Joe Gibbs Racing driver keep the momentum rolling at Phoenix?

KYLE LARSON — THE MAN TO BEAT? The Hendrick Motorsports superstar leads the championship standings, but can he deliver another dominant performance in the desert?

️ PHOENIX RACEWAY PREDICTIONS! Who has the best chance to conquer the challenging one-mile oval? Which teams have the speed, handling, and strategy to win?

FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Rowdy Dragon breaks down his selections for the Phoenix race, looking for the drivers who can deliver the biggest fantasy racing results.

DARK HORSES & SLEEPERS! Which under-the-radar drivers could surprise everyone and become fantasy NASCAR difference-makers this weekend?

CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSURE! With valuable points on the line, will championship contenders play it safe or gamble everything for a Phoenix victory?

Whether you're making your weekly Fantasy NASCAR selections, competing in a NASCAR fantasy league, or just looking for predictions ahead of the green flag, Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks has you covered!

WHO MAKES THE CUT? WHO GETS LEFT BEHIND? AND WHO WILL RULE THE DESERT?

Tune in for another exciting edition of Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway!

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CHASE BRISCOE IS ON FIRE! TWO STRAIGHT WINS! CAN ANYONE STOP HIM?

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is heating up, and Chase Briscoe is making a MASSIVE statement! After a thrilling victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Briscoe has now won TWO RACES IN A ROW! But with Kyle Larson still sitting atop the NASCAR Chase standings, does Briscoe have enough time to chase down the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet?

Briscoe's incredible Charlotte victory came by just 0.029 seconds over Christopher Bell, and he's now 49 points behind Larson with four races remaining! Is this the beginning of an unbelievable championship comeback?

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THIS WEEK ON THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY:

Chase Briscoe Goes Back-to-Back! The Joe Gibbs Racing driver scores another huge NASCAR Cup Series victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Can the No. 19 Toyota team keep its momentum going?

Kyle Larson vs. Chase Briscoe! The 2026 NASCAR championship points battle is getting intense. Is Larson's lead safe, or is Briscoe becoming his biggest threat?

TOM CRUISE IN A REAL NASCAR RACE?! Could Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise actually get behind the wheel in NASCAR as Days of Thunder 2 moves into the conversation? We dig into the speculation surrounding a possible return of Cole Trickle!

NASCAR MAKES A MAJOR POLICY CHANGE! A significant NASCAR rule change is making headlines ahead of Phoenix Raceway. What does it mean for drivers and teams?

NASCAR NEWS OF THE WEEK! Toby Christie brings the latest breaking NASCAR news, driver updates, team developments, and insider analysis from SI.com/racing.

️ PHOENIX RACEWAY PREVIEW! The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the desert for another critical race in the 2026 Chase! Who has the speed, who needs a big result, and who could shake up the standings?

ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS! Get Rowdy Dragon's must-watch drivers, fantasy racing predictions, and picks for Phoenix Raceway!

️ Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, The Final Lap Weekly delivers the latest NASCAR Cup Series news, race recaps, championship analysis, racing rumors, and weekly race previews with plenty of personality.

Don't miss this week's episode of The Final Lap Weekly — your weekly fix for everything NASCAR!

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THE DRAGON IS BACK — AND THE NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE IS HEATING UP!

But the biggest question for NASCAR Fantasy players is simple: WHO'S HOT, WHO'S NOT, AND WHO'S GOING TO DELIVER THE POINTS AT CHARLOTTE?

ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS FOR CHARLOTTE!

Rowdy Dragon breaks down this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series action with his fantasy racing outlook, drivers to watch, potential sleepers, and bold race predictions.

THIS WEEK'S FANTASY NASCAR BREAKDOWN:

The championship fight is reaching a fever pitch, and Charlotte Motor Speedway could completely change the picture. From tire strategy and pit road performance to long-run speed and track position, Rowdy Dragon looks at the factors that could make or break your fantasy NASCAR weekend.

Whether you're competing in a NASCAR Fantasy league, making weekly race picks, or just looking for an edge before the green flag, this episode is your weekly dose of NASCAR fantasy racing insight!

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CHASE BRISCOE JUST PUT THE NASCAR WORLD ON NOTICE! After a jaw-dropping, dominating performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota becoming a legitimate threat to steal the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship?

THE NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE IS HEATING UP!

With five races remaining, every position and every point could make the difference. Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down the Las Vegas results, the latest NASCAR Cup Series point standings, and which drivers have the momentum to make a serious run at the 2026 championship.

KASEY KAHNE IS BACK IN NASCAR!

That's right! Fan favorite and 18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Kasey Kahne is returning to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027, joining Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Truck Series! What can we expect from one of NASCAR's most popular drivers as he prepares for an incredible comeback?

NEWS OF THE WEEK WITH TOBY CHRISTIE

Toby brings the biggest breaking NASCAR headlines, driver rumors, team developments, and insider analysis from SI.com/racing. Get caught up on the stories shaking up the NASCAR garage!

CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY PREVIEW!

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, and the stakes couldn't be higher! The Chase continues on Charlotte's legendary 1.5-mile oval. Can Chase Briscoe keep rolling? Will Kyle Larson extend his championship advantage? And who could emerge as the next title contender?

ROWDY DRAGON'S FANTASY NASCAR PICKS!

Looking for an edge in your NASCAR Fantasy lineup? Rowdy Dragon delivers his must-watch drivers, potential sleepers, and fantasy racing picks for Charlotte Motor Speedway!

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Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie, delivering NASCAR news, race recaps, championship analysis, driver interviews, race previews, and plenty of racing opinions every week!

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It’s time to set your lineup for Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for one of the biggest races of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers you should be watching, the strongest fantasy options, potential value plays, and the names that could surprise this weekend in Las Vegas.

With the NASCAR Playoffs heating up and the championship picture changing fast, every fantasy decision matters.

Get your lineup ready with Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson absolutely DOMINATED at Kansas Speedway, and now the big question is: is the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team starting another championship-level run at exactly the right time?

Plus, there’s HUGE Brad Keselowski news at RFK Racing that could have major implications for the organization, along with more of the biggest NASCAR News of the Week from Toby Christie at SI.com/racing.

Then we turn our attention to Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a full preview of this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Who has the speed? Which playoff drivers are under the most pressure? And could Las Vegas completely reshape the championship battle again?

And don’t miss Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Las Vegas, with the drivers you need to watch before locking in your fantasy lineup.

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It’s time to tame Kansas Speedway with another round of Rowdy Dragon’s Fantasy NASCAR Picks!

After a wild weekend at Bristol that saw Joey Logano score the big win and Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar get into a heated post-race confrontation, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas — and Rowdy Dragon is breaking down the drivers you need to have on your fantasy radar.

Who has the speed to dominate at Kansas? Who could deliver a sneaky value play? And which drivers might be better left on the bench?

Rowdy Dragon gives you his Fantasy NASCAR picks, sleepers, favorites and drivers to watch for Kansas Speedway as you set your lineup for another huge weekend of NASCAR racing.

Plus, we touch on the biggest NASCAR stories heading into Kansas, including Tony Stewart’s upcoming Truck Series return at Talladega and all the fallout from Bristol.

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Bristol delivered absolute CHAOS! Joey Logano storms to a huge victory under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the biggest story may have happened AFTER the race — Ryan Blaney confronts Carson Hocevar and gets punched not once, but TWICE! We break down the wild on-track incident, the pit-road fight, and all the fallout from one of the craziest NASCAR nights of the season.

Then, Toby Christie’s News of the Week from SI.com/racing includes difficult news surrounding NASCAR legend Darrell “DW” Waltrip, plus Tony Stewart is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series machine at Talladega!

We also turn our attention to Kansas Speedway as the NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues. Kerry and Toby break down the drivers, storylines and championship implications to watch this weekend before Rowdy Dragon delivers his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Kansas!

It’s Bristol fights, NASCAR legends, Smoke’s return and a full Kansas Speedway preview — all packed into another episode of The Final Lap Weekly!

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It’s time to tame The Last Great Colosseum!

Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Bristol Motor Speedway, breaking down the drivers who could deliver big points under the lights at one of the toughest and most unpredictable tracks on the NASCAR schedule.

With Kyle Larson coming off his first win of the 2026 season at Gateway, momentum is shifting as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol. Which drivers should you build around? Who has the speed, track history and upside to help your fantasy lineup survive the chaos?

Rowdy Dragon breaks down the top fantasy options, potential sleepers and drivers worth keeping an eye on before the green flag flies at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Bristol Night Race Fantasy Picks

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Kyle Larson is FINALLY back in Victory Lane! The Hendrick Motorsports star grabs his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, surviving a wild afternoon and putting the No. 5 back on top.

Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything that happened at Gateway and what Larson’s huge victory means as the NASCAR season rolls toward Bristol.

Then it’s time for the News of the Week with Toby Christie from SI.com/Racing, including a major change to NASCAR’s wet-weather racing policy that puts more strategy into the hands of teams and crew chiefs. Plus, FedEx Freight is set to become the new title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series, marking a major change for one of NASCAR’s three national divisions.

Then we turn our attention to Bristol Motor Speedway and the legendary Bristol Night Race! We preview what to expect at The Last Great Colosseum, the drivers to watch, key storylines heading into the weekend and what could make Bristol one of the wildest races yet.

And of course, Rowdy Dragon joins us with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for Bristol Motor Speedway — including the drivers you should consider before locking in your lineup.

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