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Next Race: Sunday October 18th 2026

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Probabilistic NASCAR Cup Series predictions — used by bettors and DFS players to find edge before race day.

See this week's race → Phoenix Raceway · Short Track
41%
Top-5 hit rate
vs ~14% random
21%
Winner call rate
vs ~3% random
0.44
Rank fit (ρ)
1.0 = perfect order · 0 = random
68
Races graded
since 2025

01 This Week

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
Freeway Insurance 500
Track TypeShort Track
Field37 drivers
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Top Win Picks
1. Denny Hamlin18.9%
2. Ryan Blaney18.1%
3. Joey Logano16.3%
How it works
The Model

XGBoost multinomial classifier trained on 2020–2025, ~8K driver-race rows. 16 features blending driver ELO, track-type history, qualifying, and team strength.

The Method

Walk-forward validation, no leakage. Every feature is computed using only data available before the race. Predictions are graded against real finishing order.

The Output

Win, Top-5, and Top-10 finish probabilities per driver, combined into Expected Points. Pick groups for Win, Top-3, Top-5, Top-10, Sleepers, and High-Risk. The whole field, ranked, every race.

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02 Track Record

Last 5 races
TrackRaceDateRank fit (ρ)Top-5
Charlotte Motor Speedway Bank of America 400 Sunday, October 11, 2026 ρ 0.45 2/5
Las Vegas Motor Speedway South Point 400 Sunday, October 4, 2026 ρ 0.68 2/5
Kansas Speedway Hollywood Casino 400 Sunday, September 27, 2026 ρ 0.73 2/5
Bristol Motor Speedway Bass Pro Shops Night Race Saturday, September 19, 2026 ρ 0.67 4/5
World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Enjoy Illinois 300 Sunday, September 13, 2026 ρ 0.17 1/5
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