Welcome to our 10th year of staff predictions! Each week, our experts attempt to tell you who the winner of each Cup race will be. Take a look to see who your favorite writers think will win it all (or at least score some points) this week!
Think you can out-prognosticate our staff? Leave your picks in the comments and see how they stack up!
How we roll:
Each writer picks the drivers they they think will win the first two stages and the overall race. We can’t pick the same driver two weeks in a row or more than four times in a season. The first two stages pay one bonus point, with three bonus points if someone can get all three winners correct. Overall race points remain the same:
Prediction Scoring
+5 – Win
+3 – 2nd-5th
+1 – 6th-10th
0 – 11th-20th
-1 – 21st-30th
-2 – 31st-36th
-3 – 37th-40th
This week’s predictions: Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500
Amy Henderson, Senior Editor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Jimmie Johnson, Race Winner: Chase Elliott
Corey Brewer, Contributor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Kyle Busch, Race Winner: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Dan Greene, Web Developer: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick. Stage 2: Martin Truex, Jr., Winner: Chase Elliott
Vito Pugliese, Senior Writer: Stage 1: Kyle Busch, Stage 2: Kevin Harvick, Race Winner: Kyle Busch
Michael Finley, Contributor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Chase Elliott, Race Winner: Chase Elliott
Joseph Wolkin, Assistant Editor: Stage 1: Ryan Newman, Stage 2: Kevin Harvick, Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Mark Howell, Senior Writer: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Chase Elliott , Race Winner: Kyle Larson
Dustin Albino, Assistant Editor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Joey Logano, Winner: Chase Elliott
Clayton Caldwell, Contributor: Stage 1: Brad Keselowski, Stage 2: Kevin Harvick, Winner: Kevin Harvick
Huston Ladner, Editor, Open-Wheel: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Brad Keselowski, Race Winner: Joey Logano
Frank Velat, Contributor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Jimmie Johnson, Race Winner: Kevin Harvick
Michael Massie, Contributor: Stage 1: Kyle Busch, Stage 2: Kevin Harvick, Race Winner: Chase Elliott
Mike Neff, Editor, Short Tracks: Stage 1: Chase Elliott, Stage 2: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Bryan Gable, Staff Writer: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Kyle Larson, Race Winner: Chase Elliott
Jeff Wolfe, Senior Writer: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick, Stage 2: Jimmie Johnson, Race Winner: Keselowski
Davey Segal, Contributor: Stage 1: Kevin Harvick. Stage 2: Jimmie Johnson, Race Winner: Chase Elliott
John Douglas, Contributor: Stage 1: Kyle Larson, Stage 2: Kevin Harvick, Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Results: Daytona 500
| Writer | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Race Winner | Winner Pick Finish | Points |
| Michael Massie | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Matt Kenseth | Aric Almirola | 4th | 3 |
| Corey Brewer | Chase Elliott | Austin Dillon | Joey Logano | 6th | 1 |
| Jeff Wolfe | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Denny Hamlin | Chase Elliott | 14th | 0 |
| Clayton Caldwell | Brad Keselowski | Jamie McMurray | Chase Elliott | 14th | 0 |
| Michael Finley | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Kurt Busch | Landon Cassill | 16th | 0 |
| Phil Allaway | Kevin Harvick | Clint Bowyer | Landon Cassill | 16th | 0 |
| Tom Bowles | Brad Keselowski | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Austin Dillon | 19th | 0 |
| Dan Greene | Chase Elliott | Clint Bowyer | Kevin Harvick | 22nd | -1 |
| John Douglas | Chase Elliott | Joey Logano | Brad Keselowski | 27th | -1 |
| Frank Velat | Matt Kenseth | Joey Logano | Brad Keseloeski | 27th | -1 |
| Joseph Wolkin | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Brad Keselowski | Brad Keselowski | 27th | -1 |
| Zach Catanzareti | Brad Keselowski | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Jamie McMurray | 28th | -1 |
| Bryan Gable | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Joey Logano | Clint Bowyer | 32nd | -2 |
| Greg Davis | Chase Elliott | Brad Keselowski | Clint Bowyer | 32nd | -2 |
| Huston Ladner | Brad Keselowski | Denny Hamlin | Clint Bowyer | 32nd | -2 |
| Dustin Albino | Denny Hamlin | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Clint Bowyer | 32nd | -2 |
| Mark Howell | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Clint Bowyer | Clint Bowyer | 32nd | -2 |
| Amy Henderson | Chase Elliott | Brad Keselowski | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 37th | -3 |
| Vito Pugliese | Denny Hamlin | Brad Keselowski | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 37th | -3 |
| Davey Segal | Denny Hamlin | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 37th | -3 |
| Danny Peters | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | Brad Keselowski | Kyle Busch | 38th | -3 |
Standings
| Writer | Points | Behind | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 |
| Michael Massie | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Corey Brewer | 1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeff Wolfe | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clayton Caldwell | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Finley | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Allaway | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Bowles | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Greene | -1 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Douglas | -1 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Velat | -1 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Wolkin | -1 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Catanzareti | -1 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Gable | -2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Davis | -2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Huston Ladner | -2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dustin Albino | -2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Howell | -2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amy Henderson | -3 | -6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vito Pugliese | -3 | -6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davey Segal | -3 | -6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Peters | -3 | -6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About the author
The Frontstretch Staff is made up of a group of talented men and women spread out all over the United States and Canada. Residing in 15 states throughout the country, plus Ontario, and widely ranging in age, the staff showcases a wide variety of diverse opinions that will keep you coming back for more week in and week out.
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