Here’s a look at who the NBC Sports staff is picking to win today’s Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Nate Ryan
Matt Kenseth. After so many unfortunate twists for his team over the last 18 months, he said on the NASCAR on NBC podcast he might be due for 10 consecutive races of good luck. It starts here.
Dustin Long
Kyle Busch. After trading barbs on Twitter and elsewhere with Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch does the mic drop with a big win.
Daniel McFadin
Martin Truex Jr. gets the win after two miserable endings at Darlington and Richmond.
Jerry Bonkowski
Brad Keselowski. While some may think he put his foot in his mouth for criticizing Kyle Busch, Toyota and others, Keselowski thinks that same foot can help him start the playoffs with a win, like he did in 2012 when he won the championship.