Fantasy NASCAR Picks for the 2025 Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire: My Winning Lineup

Hey race fans — Bryan here, back with another fantasy strategy session as we head into the 2025 Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a track that favors precision, patience, and smart pit timing over sheer horsepower.

It’s short-flat strategy season, and with the playoffs looming larger than ever, it’s time to fine-tune your fantasy picks.

As always, Tyler Reddick is locked in as my anchor — and this week, I’m building around a strategy of Toyota dominance with a touch of Ford grit.

Let’s take a lap around this week’s roster.

Main Driver Lock: Why Tyler Reddick Is Still My Ride-or-Die at Loudon

Tyler Reddick isn’t known as a flat-track ringer, but don’t sleep on him. He’s improved each time at Loudon, and with stage points critical this late in the season, expect Reddick to capitalize on smart pit strategy and a late-race surge. He’s got the long-run speed and crew chief who’s not afraid to roll the dice.

Fantasy Gold from the Top 12: Hamlin and Bell Bring the Heat to Loudon

Christopher Bell (#20 Toyota)

Flat tracks are Christopher Bell’s bread and butter. He won Loudon in 2022, was in the mix again last year, and thrives in races where throttle control and braking finesse are everything. He’s a short track surgeon and a safe bet to rack up points across all stages.

Denny Hamlin (#11 Toyota)

Denny Hamlin is one of the most experienced drivers at Loudon — and it shows. With three wins and over a dozen top 5s, Denny’s a no-brainer. He thrives on saving tires and managing restarts better than almost anyone in the field. If he qualifies strong, this pick could be fantasy gold.

Top Sleepers Outside the Playoff Cutoff: Gibbs, Buescher & Keselowski Ready to Shake It Up

Ty Gibbs (#54 Toyota)

Ty Gibbs continues to be one of the most interesting plays in fantasy. He’s not in the playoffs, but he’s racing like he is. He’s run well at flat tracks this year, and being in the Toyota camp with Hamlin and Bell gives him access to elite data. Expect him to run comfortably inside the top 12 if he stays clean.

Chris Buescher (#17 Ford)

A consistently underrated fantasy pick, Chris Buescher is the kind of guy who’ll quietly cruise into the top 10 while others are sliding up the track. RFK has shown decent flat-track speed and Buescher is always good for solid stage points when things get dicey.

Brad Keselowski (#6 Ford)

It’s rare to have Brad Keselowski available as an “outside the 12” pick, but here we are. Loudon has been good to him in the past — he’s a former winner and still one of the savviest tire managers in the garage. If there’s a mid-race restart shakeup or late caution, Brad will be right in the thick of it.

Fantasy Strategy Breakdown: Why This Toyota-Heavy Lineup Makes Perfect Sense

This week’s strategy is built around track control, pit timing, and Toyota reliability. With Reddick, Hamlin, and Bell, I’m counting on strong finishes and stage points. Then I’ve rounded it out with Gibbs’ upside and two RFK dark horses who can capitalize on strategy chaos.

Qualifying will matter, but don’t overlook the veterans when it comes to executing clean races.

I’ll see you after the checkered, let’s keep driving on marbles.

Bryan

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