Editor’s note: Uncle Max is on vacation—he texted me his picks a few minutes ago (Friday afternoon):
CUP SERIES FireKeepers Casino 400: Mystery Picker picks Ryan Blaney. Favorite (4 wins): Kyle Busch—Mystery has his train, I have mine. Next Favorite (1 win): Kevin Harvick—snaps the winless streak in Ford’s backyard. Dark Horse: Kyle Larson—snaps the winless streak in Chevy’s backyard.
XFINITY SERIES LTi Printing 250 (6 wins): Christopher Bell—heats up as we enter the “meat” of the schedule.
TRUCK SERIES SpeedyCash 400(k) (6 wins): Johnny Sauter—still money on the 1.5-milers.