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.
ChatGPT (1 win) sez: Based on current 2026 form and betting markets:
Tyler Reddick 🔥 Probably the hottest driver right now—multiple wins early in the season and often listed as the overall favorite.
Truck Series (1 win) BullyHill Vineyards 176 Friday 4:30pm ET on FS1: AJ ALLMENDINGER—turning into quite a wait for Dodge, huh? (Still!)
O’Reilly Series (1 win) Mission 200 at the Glen Saturday 4pm ET on CW: COREY DAY—Oh Happy Day (sorry).
Cup Series Go Bowling at the Glen 3pm on Fox FAVORITE (1 win): CHASE ELLIOTT—on a heater when it’s still kinda cold outside. NEXT FAVORITE (1 win): SVG—Trackhouse has to get their wins SOMEhow. DARK HORSE (1 win): AJ ALLMENDINGER—the specialist rides again.
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