Here are my picks for the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway, on March 22, at 3:30 pm ET on FOX

Contenders

Kurt Busch– Jamie McMurray said it best on twitter in saying,

“The 41 and 4 are in another league right now”.

After a strong showing last week Kurt is on the right track and has been fast all weekend. Look for him and teammate Kevin Harvick to battle it out this weekend. 

Kyle Larson– Larson is a guy who can find speed  by being able to race two grooves and adjust throughout the race. Winning is first Xfinity series race here last year, wouldn’t it be something to see him pull his first Sprint Cup race a year later?

Other potential contenders Sunday: Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski 

Dark Horse(s)

Ryan Newman–  You usually wouldn’t count anybody whose had two consecutive 3^rd place finishes as a dark horse, but Ryan Newman is flying under the radar this season, as he did last. Look for him to run strong Sunday

Other potential dark horses Sunday: Martin Truex Jr, Jamie McMurray, Paul Menard 

Race Winner

 Kevin Harvick- Right now I think it will be a battle between Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch for the win. The reason why I go with Harvick is, not only because he has been an absolute tear so far this year, but he has recent experience with finishing out those closing laps recently with is always a big help. Kurt has obviously won many races and is a previous champion, but Harvick has more experience in pulling off the win recently. I think Harvick gets it done this Sunday but I think Kurt Busch will be a guy who gives him all he wants and more the rest of the season. Should be a great race! 

Fantasy Lineups

Although these picks are not etched in stone, here is what I have for each fantasy racing website.

Fox Sports 

 NASCAR.com 

Yahoo

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