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 AI (5 wins) sez: If I had to put one name on it right now, before Friday practice and qualifying, I’m going with Kyle Larson to win Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol.
Truck Series (2 wins) UNOH 250 Thursday 8pm ET on FS1: LAYNE RIGGS—will he be stuck in Trucks forever?
O’Reilly Series (4 wins) Food City 300 Friday 7:30pm ET on CW: JUSTIN ALLGAIER—Justin time (…sorry).
Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race 7:30pm ET on USA FAVORITE (1 win): DENNY HAMLIN—I feel like Denny & Kyle just flip spaces between AI & Favorite picks lately. NEXT FAVORITE (3 wins): TY GIBBS—heck of a paint scheme too. DARK HORSE (2 wins): JOSH BERRY—on a bit of a heater lately.
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