Christopher Bell is the defending winner of the race, and he leads Mark Taylor's top NASCAR fantasy picks for this week's Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway.
Shane van Gisbergen has become the dominant road course driver in NASCAR, but see why Mark Taylor thinks he will have some stiff competition at Circuit of the Americas this weekend.
Chase Elliott will be motivated after falling just short at Daytona, and Mark Taylor recommends selecting the defending EchoPark Speedway winner in NASCAR Fantasy for Sunday's Autotrader 400.
William Byron is looking to become the first driver to win the Daytona 500 in three consecutive years. See which other drivers Mark Taylor has among the top NASCAR Fantasy plays for The Great American Race.
Austin Cindric has been one of the best Superspeedway drivers of late, and Mark Taylor expects him to contend for the win in his Duel Race Thursday night at Daytona.
Ryan Blaney has been the best short track driver in NASCAR of late, and Mark Taylor thinks he should be the favorite for this weekend's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
The full NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers rankings for the 2026 season. See which driver Mark Taylor has as the championship favorite.
The full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver rankings for the 2026 season. See where Mark Taylor has defending champion Jesse Love in his rankings.
The final loop stats from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, including where Denny Hamlin stacked up after one of his best seasons. Check out the sortable table now.
This biggest changes coming to NASCAR in 2026 according to Mark Taylor, including driver moves, new races and regulation adjustments.
The top rookies for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, including why Mark Taylor expects big things from Connor Zilisch.
The top NASCAR Cup Series drivers by track type heading into 2026 based off of current trend and past stats. See why Mark Taylor thinks William Byron checks all the boxes.
The top sleepers and busts to watch out for heading into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, including where Mark Taylor thinks Tyler Reddick lands after a disappointing campaign.
Driver projections for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season from Mark Taylor who expects a stellar year from Chase Briscoe. Check out the sortable projections now.
The full NASCAR Cup Series fantasy driver rankings for the 2026 season. See where Mark Taylor has defending champion Kyle Larson.
Denny Hamlin is seeking that elusive championship this weekend, and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 11 might be the favorite to take the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway.
Ryan Blaney has won this race the last two years and needs another win to advance to the Championship 4. Safe to say Mark Taylor has the No. 12 driver amongst his top NASCAR Fantasy plays for the Xfinity 500.
Brad Keselowski might not be in the playoffs, but he has a chance to upset the top contenders in the Round of 8. See where the six-time Talladega winner lands in Mark Taylor's top NASCAR fantasy plays.
Ross Chastain might not have made the Round of 8, but Mark Taylor expects the No. 1 car to be strong at Las Vegas for NASCAR Fantasy players in the South Point 400 this weekend.
AJ Allmendinger has been arguably the most successful driver in NASCAR at the Charlotte Roval, and he's one of Mark Taylor's top fantasy plays for the Bank of America Roval 400 this weekend.
Ross Chastain is the defending winner of this event and won the last time we raced on a 1.5-mile track. He's one of Mark Taylor's sleeper NASCAR Fantasy plays for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas.
Given Toyota's recent hot streak and his great run last week, Mark Taylor tells you why Ty Gibbs makes for a sneaky play in NASCAR Fantasy at New Hampshire.
Kyle Larson has been dominant the last two trips to Bristol, and he lands himself a spot amongst Mark Taylor's top NASCAR Fantasy options for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
Defending NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano finds himself below the playoff cutline, but find out why Mark Taylor says Gateway is the perfect place to the No. 22 team to get back on track.
Tyler Reddick has always been strong at Darlington, and Mark Taylor has the No. 45 drivers among his top fantasy plays for the Southern 500 as the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs kick off.
Austin Cindric has been one of the strongest superspeedway drivers in NASCAR, and Mark Taylor thinks he needs to be in your fantasy lineups for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona on Saturday.
Chase Briscoe has been one of the hottest drivers in NASCAR the last couple months, and Mark Taylor has the No. 19 driver among the top fantasy picks for Saturday's Cookout 400 at Richmond.
Ty Gibbs has proven to be one of the better road course drivers in the Cup Series, and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 54 warrants a pick in NASCAR Fantasy at Watkins Glen this week.
Chris Buescher now finds himself on the cutline with just four races before the NASCAR playoffs. See why Mark Taylor is expecting a strong performance from the No. 17 team at Iowa this weekend.
Tyler Reddick had a very strong showing last year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and he lands among Mark Taylor's favorite fantasy plays for this week's Brickyard 400.
Kyle Busch has a great record at Dover, and Mark Taylor has the No. 8 driver among the top fantasy plays for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 as he tries to end a long winless streak.
Kyle Larson has thrived at Sonoma Raceway in his career, and the California native highlights Mark Taylor's top NASCAR Fantasy Picks for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 350.
The top NASCAR fantasy plays for the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, including why Mark Taylor thinks defending winner Alex Bowman will be a contender again this week.
Austin Cindric might be the best superspeedway racer in NASCAR right now, and he is among Mark Taylor's top fantasy players for the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta this week.
Ryan Blaney is the defending race winner at Pocono, and he is among Mark Taylor's top fantasy plays for the Great American Getaway 400 this weekend.
Christopher Bell won the first road course race of the season, and Mark Taylor expects him to challenge for the top spot again in the inaugural Viva Mexico 250.
Michigan has quietly been one of Chase Elliott's best tracks throughout his career, and Mark Taylor expects the No. 9 to be in the mix again at the FireKeepers Casino 400.
Chase Briscoe has shown up on the intermediate ovals this season, and Mark Taylor is expecting the No. 19 to be a strong fantasy option for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville this weekend.
Alex Bowman has been strong on the intermediate tracks, and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 48 driver is a solid fantasy option for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The top NASCAR Cup Series fantasy plays for the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. See what Mark Taylor thinks of defending champion Joey Logano's chances.
Ross Chastain is coming off a runner-up finish and is the defending winner at Kansas Speedway. See where he falls in Mark Taylor's top fantasy plays for the AdventHealth 400.
Chase Elliott's last NASCAR Cup Series win came at Texas Motor Speedway last spring. See where the No. 9 team falls among Mark Taylor's top contenders for the Würth 400 this weekend.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the last time the Cup Series ran at Talladega and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 47 could be a threat again to win and punch his tickets to the playoffs.
Kyle Larson dominated the last time the Cup Series went to Bristol, and Mark Taylor thinks the No. 5 driver will be the man to beat again at this week's Food City 500.
Brad Keselowski has had a very tough start to the season, but see why Mark Taylor thinks last year's Goodyear 400 winner can rebound with a strong run at Darlington Raceway this weekend.
Denny Hamlin has done everything but win at Martinsville of late. Mark Taylor has your complete preview of the Cook Out 400, including why Hamlin can pick up his first win here since 2015.
Tyler Reddick is the defending winner at Homestead-Miami Speedway and has shown a lot of speed this year. See which other drivers Mark Taylor is keeping an eye on for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race.
Kyle Busch has been getting close to ending a long winless streak. See where he falls in Mark Taylor's fantasy tiers for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Get ready for the Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway with Mark Taylor's fantasy preview, including Ryan Blaney looking to extend his top-5 streak at the track.
Tyler Reddick has been one of the best road course racers of late, and Mark Taylor has the No. 45 driver featured amongst his top contenders for the Echopark Texas Grand Prix at COTA.