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eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series Power Rankings: Daytona
By Steve Luvender | Published: February 10, 2019 13
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With new teams drafted and six figures in prizes on the line, the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series will begin its 10th season Tuesday (9 p.m. ET, eNASCAR.com).
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Nickolas Shelton
Rank: 12
Nickolas Shelton looks to kick off his sophomore season in the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series with a solid showing at Daytona. His track record -- a 14th-place, incident-free effort last year, and a P12 in last week's Dash warmup race -- shows he knows how to avoid trouble.
Rank: 12
Nickolas Shelton looks to kick off his sophomore season in the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series with a solid showing at Daytona. His track record -- a 14th-place, incident-free effort last year, and a P12 in last week's Dash warmup race -- shows he knows how to avoid trouble.
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Taylor Hurst
Rank: 11
Even though Taylor Hurst went undrafted, a dominant performance in the pre-season Dash exhibition race last week showed this free agent came to play.
Rank: 11
Even though Taylor Hurst went undrafted, a dominant performance in the pre-season Dash exhibition race last week showed this free agent came to play.
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Brian Schoenburg
Rank: 10
While winless after 125 starts, it appeared Brian Schoenburg started to right the ship near the end of last season. He's scored four top-10 finishes at Daytona, and it doesn't seem unreasonable the new Williams Esports driver finally could break through in 2019.
Rank: 10
While winless after 125 starts, it appeared Brian Schoenburg started to right the ship near the end of last season. He's scored four top-10 finishes at Daytona, and it doesn't seem unreasonable the new Williams Esports driver finally could break through in 2019.
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Christian Challiner
Rank: 9
Christian Challiner embarks on his third season in the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series, where he's finished top 10 in points both seasons. He kicked off last year's season opener with a podium finish at Daytona, plus he's teamed with defending race winner Nick Ottinger for JTG Daugherty Racing.
Rank: 9
Christian Challiner embarks on his third season in the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series, where he's finished top 10 in points both seasons. He kicked off last year's season opener with a podium finish at Daytona, plus he's teamed with defending race winner Nick Ottinger for JTG Daugherty Racing.
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Nick Ottinger
Rank: 8
Defending Daytona winner Nick Ottinger joins JTG Daugherty Racing, where we expect he'll contend again in his eighth season.
Rank: 8
Defending Daytona winner Nick Ottinger joins JTG Daugherty Racing, where we expect he'll contend again in his eighth season.
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Driver: Logan Clampitt
Rank: 7
Burton Kligerman Esports driver Logan Clampitt ended the 2018 season with five finishes of sixth or better, including a win at Indianapolis.
Rank: 7
Burton Kligerman Esports driver Logan Clampitt ended the 2018 season with five finishes of sixth or better, including a win at Indianapolis.
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Driver: Matt Bussa
Rank: 6
After an impressive 2018 playoff performance, Matt Bussa looks to keep the positive momentum rolling after joining Williams Esports for 2019.
Rank: 6
After an impressive 2018 playoff performance, Matt Bussa looks to keep the positive momentum rolling after joining Williams Esports for 2019.
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Driver: Bobby Zalenski
Rank: 5
Bobby Zalenski heads to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2019 after two years behind the wheel of a Ford. He'll hope to fare a little better than his St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl. Sorry. Well aware that one hurt.
Rank: 5
Bobby Zalenski heads to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2019 after two years behind the wheel of a Ford. He'll hope to fare a little better than his St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl. Sorry. Well aware that one hurt.
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Driver: Keegan Leahy
Rank: 4
After a disappointing playoffs, the rookie stripes are officially off Keegan Leahy's car. Expect a rebound in 2019 for the new G2 Esports driver.
Rank: 4
After a disappointing playoffs, the rookie stripes are officially off Keegan Leahy's car. Expect a rebound in 2019 for the new G2 Esports driver.
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Driver: Michael Conti
Rank: 3
Michael Conti hasn't scored a victory at Daytona yet, but in real-world racing, it's hard to count out JR Motorsports at a superspeedway.
Rank: 3
Michael Conti hasn't scored a victory at Daytona yet, but in real-world racing, it's hard to count out JR Motorsports at a superspeedway.
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Driver: Ryan Luza
Rank: 2
While restrictor plate tracks historically haven't been kind to Ryan Luza, perhaps his debut with Flipside Tactics can change his luck.
Rank: 2
While restrictor plate tracks historically haven't been kind to Ryan Luza, perhaps his debut with Flipside Tactics can change his luck.
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Driver: Ray Alfalla
Rank: 1
Embarking on a new journey with Wood Brothers Racing, Ray Alfalla looks to claim his fifth title in 2019. We suspect Alfalla's name will remain near the top of our Power Rankings throughout the season.
Rank: 1
Embarking on a new journey with Wood Brothers Racing, Ray Alfalla looks to claim his fifth title in 2019. We suspect Alfalla's name will remain near the top of our Power Rankings throughout the season.