I just want to break even at Daytona and live to win another day. Because of that, I usually try to play it safe at this track, making more lineups than usual and entering them into lower-cost contests. And the nature of pack racing also leads to some massive pile-ups, costing good drivers chances at good finishes. Before scouring the 2022 Daytona 500 starting lineup and making any 2022 NASCAR at Daytona predictions, be sure to see the latest 2022 Daytona 500 picks from SportsLine's proven projection model. Superspeedways really even the playing field, allowing drivers who wouldn't normally be competitive to get good finishes. (yes, I know the Duels pay points, but not to everyone!).īut while Daytona is the crown jewel of the NASCAR season, it's also the most frustrating race there is for fantasy purposes. Sure, we've already had three NASCAR Cup Series races so far-the Clash, plus both Duel races-but this is the first one that counts. We've made it: it's time for the Daytona 500.