Speed is going to play a major factor in all aspects of daily fantasy NASCAR this weekend as the Cup Series goes to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. How does this impact both our strategy and the drivers we should target? The Heat Check goes through the big implications, discussing roster construction, why Fontana differs from both Las Vegas and Daytona, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

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