Race Picks Darlington: Spade Racing vs. AI

Join me as I test my wits against various AI programs in picking the 2026 Cup races.  Once they’ve made their picks, I’ll make my normal Favorite, Next Favorite, and Dark Horse picks (in addition to my regular O’Reilly & Truck Series picks).  At the end of the year we’ll see who knows more—me, or a soulless machine gobbling up water and electricity.

AI (1 win) Grok sez: “If you're asking for a prediction: Darlington tends to reward veterans with experience there. Denny Hamlin has had success at this track in recent seasons (including overtime wins).

Meanwhile, here’s MY human picks:

Truck Series (1 win) Buckle Up South Carolina 200 7:30pm ET on FS1: CHANDLER SMITH—but what if you’re from one of the other 49 states?

O’Reilly Series VFW Help a Hero 200 Saturday 5:30pm ET on CW: AUSTIN HILL—guessing this is the kind of race that ends with a last-lap punting.

Cup Series Goodyear 400 Sunday 3pm on Fox  FAVORITE: RYAN BLANEY—The Lady in Black loves a mustache.  NEXT FAVORITE: KYLE LARSON—one of about 14 races he’ll be running this week.  DARK HORSE: CARSON HOCEVAR—breakthrough!

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