Once again, NASCAR Fantasy Live is back for another year of NASCAR Cup Series action. Returning players — and new players — can sign up now.
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Players must log into their account and go to the NASCAR Fantasy page to assemble their roster for a given week. Players can also get to the game via the NASCAR Mobile App and log into their account. To access Fantasy, click on the menu icon in the top left corner of the app and click on the Fantasy Live link.
The rules for the 2023 season are the same as previous years. Players will pick five drivers to start in their lineup and have a sixth driver in their garage. Before the conclusion of the second stage, players can mix around their lineup. Once the final stage begins, the five drivers in the lineup will be scored.
Throughout the 26-race regular season, players can get up to 10 uses out of a particular driver. Leading into the playoff opener at Darlington Raceway, driver usages will reset and can get up to five additional uses out of any driver. Typically, picks will open every Tuesday.
Points will be based on NASCAR’s scoring system. Each driver can earn you up to 60 points in a given race, just like the on-track product. Drivers in the top 10 at the stage breaks will receive points, with the leader getting 10 points and 10th place getting one point. Should the winner of the race score zero stage points, it will award you 40 points. Official points won’t be handed out until post-race inspection is complete, which is typically within two hours after the checkered flag waves. Should one of your drivers fail post-race inspection, it will resemble your points.
The head-to-head matchups return for 2023. Players will be able to select between two drivers provided and will receive a 10-point bonus for each correct pick with the driver of the higher finishing position. For example, a head-to-head matchup may include Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin. If you chose Chastain to finish ahead of Hamlin and he does, you get 10 points. Bonus picks will be locked in five minutes before the scheduled green flag and do not count toward driver usage.
New for this year is that you can earn 10 Fan Rewards points each time you set your lineup in NASCAR Fantasy Live. Fan Rewards is a way for registered users on NASCAR.com to earn points toward things like NASCAR tickets, NASCAR merchandise and more. Learn more about Fan Rewards.
Lastly, prizes! The top scorer for this week’s Daytona 500 will win $10,000. The player with the most points for the full 36-race schedule will win $25,000, with the runner-up winning $10,000. Third place will also get $5,000. The top scorer in just the 10-race postseason will win $10,000.
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