NASCAR Pick 'Em 2025 - Chicago

[pjmolo]

The deadline for submittal of drivers picks for the race at Chicago is Sunday, July 6th, 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.

 

[Clutch]

13 people have already used SVG.

 

[pjmolo]

13 people have already used SVG.

If the 22 players who haven't used him already decide to pick him for the Chicago race, that will be one more than the 21 who picked him last year at Chicago when he finished . . . . last.

What is one to do ?

 

[kkfan91]

Well I know for a fact I'm not using him because Shane begins with S and I believe he's my pick for Sonoma.

 

[Clutch]

Well I know for a fact I'm not using him because Shane begins with S and I believe he's my pick for Sonoma.

What does Shicago start with?

 

[Conover]

If the 22 players who haven't used him already decide to pick him for the Chicago race, that will be one more than the 21 who picked him last year at Chicago when he finished . . . . last.

What is one to do ?

Hey @pjmolo are you going to the race tomorrow?

 

[Conover]

Hey @pjmolo are you going to the race tomorrow?

NEVERMIND…just read your posts on the prerace thread. Hope you have a great time!

 

[pjmolo]

Hey @pjmolo are you going to the race tomorrow?

I've got tickets for a two reserved seats near the start/finish line across from pit road but . . . . .

between the forecast for rain and what I might be able to make on the resale ticket market I'm somewhat undecided about going.

 

[pjmolo]

 

[aunty dive]

 

[JJ_14]

Hey @pjmolo, did we not have a covid shortened season Pick 'Em? My first year was 2019, however I only count 5 seasons that I've played, including 2025.

My math wasn't mathing, however I remembered about the covid season.

 

[pjmolo]

Hey @pjmolo, did we not have a covid shortened season Pick 'Em? My first year was 2019, however I only count 5 seasons that I've played, including 2025.

My math wasn't mathing, however I remembered about the covid season.

No, there was no shortened Pick 'Em game due to covid in 2019.

Archived records show that your first season was 2020 unless you played using a different name.

 

[Clutch]

2019.
What an incredible season.

 

[JJ_14]

No, there was no shortened Pick 'Em game due to covid in 2019.

Archived records show that your first season was 2020 unless you played using a different name.

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My original username was Elliott_Fan_9. I actually can't believe I finished runner up on my first ever season.

 

[pjmolo]

My original username was Elliott_Fan_9. I actually can't believe I finished runner up on my first ever season.

Looks like you were the first loser in each of your first two years playing the game (2019 & 2020) and followed that up by finishing second again in 2023.

 

[JJ_14]

Thank you so much for taking your time to post those.

I've done pretty good at this game, but I'm still chasing that elusive championship.

 

[pjmolo]

In today's poll for most popular driver, SVG barely won out against Michael McDowell, 13 votes to 11.

 

[pjmolo]

Lest I forget, as a counter to the post by @aunty dive:

 

[Brentford]

Lest I forget, as a counter to the post by @aunty dive:

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I love Spaniels! We had a ****er Spaniel like 25 years ago. Pretty sure the day that dog passed away was the last time I’ve shed tears. We loved that dog!

 

[Spotter22]

Damn, what a wasted pick for me. Terrible mistake

 

[Spotter22]

I do like Auntys pick of Brown, could be a huge move for him

 

[donthaveanickname]

Looks like you were the first loser in each of your first two years playing the game (2019 & 2020) and followed that up by finishing second again in 2023.

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My first season was my best one and I never came close again.

Damn, what a wasted pick for me. Terrible mistake

It was pretty clear that most players would choose SVG so I made sure to do something different.
Back in early April when I posted all my picks for the rest of the season.

 

[Greg]

Damn, what a wasted pick for me. Terrible mistake

There is a potential high ceiling for you to gain points on the top five, especially if McDowell has problems today.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

That Chase Elliott pick by @kkfan91 is a good one.

 

[Brentford]

Disaster week! Ware was my driver, so I changed to Heim. Then Heim didn’t qualify, so I changed to Brown. Guess I should have stuck with Ware. Chloe knew what she was doing. Dropping like a rock and pretty much out of contention now.

 

[Spotter22]

There is a potential high ceiling for you to gain points on the top five, especially if McDowell has problems today.

I appreciate the positive thinking lol. The 71 looks solid but you are correct, on this track anything can happen.

 

[Conover]

Uh oh…there goes the 71….

Well it was fun for a moment boys!

 

[Spotter22]

I appreciate the positive thinking lol. The 71 looks solid but you are correct, on this track anything can happen.

Well there ya go!

 

[donthaveanickname]

It was pretty clear that most players would choose SVG so I made sure to do something different

Seems like I did too much thinking.

 

[JJ_14]

 

[Clutch]

Well this will tighten things up a little.

 

[Brentford]

Well this will tighten things up a little.

Both at the top and the bottom.

 

[JJ_14]

@Michfan was able to get a P19 from Katherine Legge at a Road Course.

That might be the pick of the year.

 

[Hawaii808]

I finally picked a winner! Like 11 others did…doh!

 

[Greg]

Damn throttle cable.....

 

[aunty dive]

Our team suffered a crushing blow today. Three laps and out.

We may never recover. Thank goodness we have a Charter we can sell.

 

[antman12]

Sucks when you have the "right pick" (McDowell) and he goes out with parts failure.

Such is life in NASCAR Pick 'em.

 

[Truex_rox]

The wins column is now up to three. My ability to pick the right driver on the right Sunday seems best embodied in the phrase “if you ain’t first, you’re last!”

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

what a horrendous horrendous day. I really thought McDowell was going to finish top 3. My enthusiasm for this game is waning by the week.

 

[JJ_14]

Both at the top and the bottom.

That's what she said.