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.
Microsoft Co-Pilot (7 wins) sez: If I had to make one pick, I'd take Ryan Blaney to win the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville.
Truck Series (3 wins) Black’s Tire 200 Friday 6pm ET on FS1: KADEN HONEYCUTT—aren’t all tires black?
O’Reilly Series (4 wins) National Debt Relief 250 Saturday 4pm ET on CW: JESSE LOVE—he’d just LOVE to lock up the championship (sorry).
Cup Series Xfinity 500 2pm ET on NBC FAVORITE (2 wins): KYLE LARSON—locking in the championship a week early. NEXT FAVORITE (3 wins): DENNY HAMLIN—too little, too late. DARK HORSE (2 wins): ROSS CHASTAIN—no “hail melon” though.
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