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NASCAR Driver Rankings: Top DFS Picks for the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix
Pearce Dietrich gives his picks and ranks his top drivers for the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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NASCAR heads west for its annual West Coast swing. After two weekends of super-speedway racing, the format shifts dramatically as the Cup Series drivers will battle it out on the road course in Austin, Texas. Pearce Dietrich provides his top DraftKings fantasy NASCAR picks and rankings for the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix.
Why it matters
With the shift to a road course race, drivers with strong road course skills and experience will be key for DFS lineups. Identifying the top contenders and value plays can give fantasy players an edge in tournaments and cash games.
The details
The 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix will be held on the Circuit of The Americas road course in Austin, Texas. This will be the first road course race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, providing a unique challenge for drivers and DFS lineup construction.
- The 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix will take place on February 27, 2026.
The players
Pearce Dietrich
A NASCAR expert who provides picks and rankings for DraftKings fantasy NASCAR contests.
Shane Van Gisbergen
A NASCAR Cup Series driver who races the #97 Red Bull Chevrolet.
Joey Logano
A NASCAR Cup Series driver who races the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford.
What they’re saying
“For NASCAR insight and quick DFS help, follow Pearce Dietrich (@Race4thePrize) on X.”
— Pearce Dietrich (draftkings.com)
The takeaway
With the shift to a road course race, identifying the top contenders and value plays in DFS will be crucial for fantasy players looking to gain an edge in tournaments and cash games for the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix.
