The Top 20 NASCAR Fantasy Stats to Research for Fantasy Racing Success

NASCAR is a popular sport that has become increasingly popular in fantasy sports. As with any fantasy sport, it’s important to have a good understanding of the stats that matter most. Here are the top 20 NASCAR fantasy stats to research and what their definitions are. All of these statistics are built in to our daily NASCAR Optimizer that are used to build successful lineups for DraftKings and FanDuel.

1. Wins: This is the number of races a driver has won.
2. Top 5 Finishes: This is the number of races a driver has finished in the top five.
3. Top 10 Finishes: This is the number of races a driver has finished in the top ten.
4. Poles: This is the number of times a driver has started a race from the pole position.
5. Laps Led: This is the number of laps a driver has led during a race.
6. Average Finish: This is the average finishing position for a driver over a certain number of races.
7. Driver Rating: This is a score that measures a driver’s performance based on various stats such as average finish, laps led, and more.
8. Green Flag Passes: This is the number of times a driver has passed another car while the race was under green flag conditions.
9. Fastest Laps: This is the number of laps a driver has run that were the fastest of any driver during a race.
10. Quality Passes: This is the number of times a driver has passed a car running in the top 15 while under green flag conditions.
11. Laps Completed: This is the number of laps a driver has completed during a race.
12. Average Running Position: This is the average position a driver has held during a race.
13. Driver Points: This is the total number of points a driver has earned during the season.
14. Stage Points: This is the number of points a driver has earned during the stages of a race.
15. Playoff Points: This is the number of points a driver has earned towards the playoffs.
16. Fastest Lap Run: This is the fastest lap a driver has run during a race.
17. Green Flag Speed: This is the speed a driver has maintained while under green flag conditions.
18. Closers: This is the number of positions a driver has gained in the final ten percent of a race.
19. Passing Differential: This is the difference between the number of positions a driver has gained and lost during a race.
20. Driver Rating by Track Type: This is a driver’s performance rating based on the type of track.

In conclusion, understanding these 20 stats is crucial for anyone who wants to excel at NASCAR fantasy sports. While some of these stats are more basic than others, all of them contribute to a driver’s overall value. By researching these stats and using them to inform your draft picks and in-season roster moves, you’ll be well on your way to NASCAR fantasy sports success.