STEEM Cup Series: Federated Auto Parts 400 – Preview and Contest

[ats-david]

The first results from the new contest period are in and it was a close one at the top!

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STEEM Cup Series Results – Bojangles’ Southern 500

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Place	Contestant	Points
1st	@investwarrior	90
2nd	@heroic15397	89
3rd	@funaccountant	88
4th	@sevinwilson	87
5th	@chops316	86

Last week’s post has not closed yet, so payouts have not been sent. Due to Hurricane Irma approaching, there may be possible delays.

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STEEM Cup Series Contest

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Race Information

Federated Auto Parts 400
Saturday, September 9, 2017 – 7:30pm ET
Richmond Raceway – Richmond, Virginia

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be in Virginia this week for the Federated Auto Parts 400. Richmond Raceway is an oval short-track with a length of only 0.75 miles. The race is scheduled for 400 laps, with two 100-lap stages and one final 200-lap stage to determine the race winner. This is the last race for NASCAR’s “regular-season.” Next week will begin the playoff series of races to determine the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series winner.

The top-5 places in the Series haven’t changed since last week. Martin Truex Jr. still strongly holds the top spot with an even 1000 points. Kyle Busch sits in second place with 893 points and Kyle Larson is still third with 884. Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin continue to hold fourth and fifth with 867 and 785 points, respectively. Denny Hamlin was last year’s Federated Auto Parts 400 winner.

The current weather forecast for Sunday’s race time in Richmond has temperatures in the low 70s with no expected precipitation.

You can find the drivers’ updated qualifying times/positions prior to race time at the following link: NASCAR Race Center.

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Driver Selections and Points

Each contestant will choose three drivers for the weekly STEEM Cup Series from the field of qualifying drivers. Based on the number of drivers and the final results of the race, drivers will be assigned points as follows:

Results	Points Awarded
1st place	40
2nd place	39
3rd place	38
...	...
38th place	3
39th place	2
40th place	1

Once these points are tallied, they will be divided by 2. After the points are divided, the following bonus points will be awarded/deducted:

+10 points for unique driver combinations. If two or more contestants select the same drivers, then only the first contestant to post those selections will earn the bonus points. ENTRIES THAT ARE NOT UNIQUE DRIVER COMBINATIONS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OF THE ADDITIONAL BONUS POINTS.

+15 points for the race winner.

+3 points for each driver finishing the race ahead of MY DRIVER.

My selected driver for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race is: MARTIN TRUEX JR.
Contestants cannot choose MARTIN TRUEX JR. as one of their drivers for this race.

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How to Play and Win

1. In a comment on this post, submit the full names of your three drivers. ONLY ONE COMMENT SUBMISSION PER USER, PER WEEKLY CONTEST.

2. Submissions will be confirmed and locked in at the start of the weekly race. ALL CONTEST SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ENTERED PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED START TIME OF THE RACE. Late submissions and any edits after that time will be automatically disqualified from the weekly contest.

3. There will be three winners each week. The winners will be the contestants with the most points gained, based on the points distribution outlined in Driver Selections. All point totals earned from all contestants will carry over for the monthly and season-long contests.

4. The contest is funded with a minimum pot of 10 SBD. The total weekly pot distribution will be divided as follows:

Place	Rewards Percentage
1st	50%
2nd	30%
3rd	20%

In the event of a tie, the true point total (non-rounded value of total points) will be used in an attempt to break the tie. If a tie remains, then the pot will be split between the tying contestants.

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One of the goals for this contest and the fantasy sports development project is to bring sports fans/enthusiasts to Steemit, keep them engaged on the platform, and onboard them into the Steem ecosystem. So, please invite your friends and family to Steemit and share this with any NASCAR/racing fans or sports enthusiasts. Growing the active user base can benefit all users and investors, no matter their interests.

As always, please ReSteem this post and let’s grow the sports community through posting, discussing, competing, and earning!

Thank you for participating and good luck!

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Please show him support in return with a witness vote and by using the BlockTrades services.

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Comments

[ats-david]

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[dwolfe]

Kyle Busch
Kyle Larson
Jimmy Johnson

Hamlin should of been DQ in last weeks event since it failed post race suspension. I know some are going to say the term was encumbered, which is PC bull crap ! Notice his crew chief was fined.. Stay safe from Irma if you live in that area.

[sevinwilson]

AHHHHHH so close! That has to be the closest ever bunch at the top!!

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Chase Elliott
Kyle Larson
Jimmie Johnson

[kellyskardsfl]

Chase Elliot
Kyle Larson
Kevin harvick

[antv]

kyle busch
k larson
j logano

[dwolfe]

Which one Kurt or Kyle ? You can not pick both

[serkagan]

Austin Dillon

Daniel Suarez

Carl Edwards

[jordonswaby]

Kyle Busch

2.Denny Hamlin

3.Kevin Harvick

[realistnews]

Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick
Brad Kesolowski

[investwarrior]

seems first week was good:)

1.Kyle Busch

2.Denny Hamlin

3.Kevin Harvick

[ats-david]

Yeah, you did great!

Unfortunately, Martin Truex Jr. is the My Driver selection for this week, so you'll need to choose another driver if you want the points for your selection.

[investwarrior]

ty changed:)

[chindy]

The idea is very interesting, the way of writing is also very neat. @ats-david

[marconah]

Wow, the first time I see your post, I immediately captivated with the contents that you write. @ats-david

[skylineking88]

kyle larson
kevin harvick
dale earnhardt jr

[davor27]

I love your contest @ats-david
I invite to participate in my soccer contest
https://steemit.com/sport/@davor27/10sbd-for-the-winner-3-fantasy-football-challenge-contest-european-soccer-10sbd-guarantee-prize-pool
Thanks friend!!
Regards!

[davor27]

Congrats all winners!!

[davor27]

Kyle Busch
Kyle Larson
Brad kezlowski

[ats-david]

Martin Truex Jr. is the My Driver selection for the week, so you won't get any points for him. You'll have to choose someone else.

[davor27]

Ok, sorry.
I edit post now.

[adrianobalan]

Kyle Larson
Kyle Busch
Denny Hamlin

[dksart]

BRAD KESELOWSKI

DENNY HAMLIN

KYLE BUSCH

[steem-d-anlovnit]

Denny hamlin
Jimmie johnson
Kyle larson

[buzzbeergeek]

Denny Hamlin
Kyle Busch
Joey Logano

[barcalogia]

Kyle Busch
Denny Hamlin
Kevin Harvick

[mikios]

Denny hamlin
Kyle larson
Jimmie johnson

[chops316]

Denny Hamlin
Kevin Harvick
Jamie McMurray

I hope your not in any danger with the hurricane. Good luck if it is headed your way.

[truconspiracy]

Matt Kenseth
Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick

[cmoljoe]

Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick
Kyle Larson

[vicspics]

kyle busch
kyle larson
erik jones

[funaccountant]

congrats @investwarrior

and thanks @ats-david for running this contest

[photo-moment]

Brad Keselowski
Kyle Busch
Matt Kenseth

[funaccountant]

Kyle Busch

Kevin Harvick

Joey Lagano

[richq11]

Kyle Busch
Brad Keselowski
Joey Logano

[old-guy-photos]

Kyle Busch
Kyle Larson
Denny Hamlin

[jsock]

Denny Hamlin
Carl Edwards
Jimmie johnson

[lydon.sipe]

Ryan Newman
Chase Elliott
Austin Dillon

[ragnaros]

Kyle Busch
Matt Kenseth
Brad kezlowski

[sardrt]

Matt Kenseth
Denny Hamlin
Carl Edwards

[andy23]

Kyle Busch
Kevin Harvick
Kyle Larson

[tykee]

Good luck to all participants

[ganmo92]

Austin Dillon

Dale earnhardt jr

Kevin Harvick

[mushroombadger]

Chase Elliott
Gray Gaulding
Jimmie Johnson

[starline]

Denny Hamlin
Kyle Busch
Joey Logano

[shaunf]

Matt Kenseth
Chase Elliot
Martin Truex jr

[hendrix22]

Jimmie Johnson
Brad Keselowski
Denny Hamlin

[costanza]

Kyle Busch
Denny Hamlin
Martin Truex Jr

[solarsherpa]

joey logano
denny hamlin
ricky stenhouse

[thundersam]

CLINT BOYER
ERIK JONES
DALE EARNHARDT JR

[artistannie]

Denny Hamlin
Brad Keselowski
Chase Elliott

[dylanhobalart]

Here are my picks for the race tomorrow night!
Denny Hamlin
Matt Kenseth
Kyle Larsen

[heroic15397]

Matt Kenseth
Kyle Busch
Erik Jones

[sixersfeds]

Edited for a unique combo
Jimmie Johnson
Kyle Larson
Kurt Busch

[homeartpictures]

1. Kyle Busch
2. Kyle Larson
3. Denny Hamlin

[sixersfeds]

I thought I did well with the winner and all drivers in the top 8. Looks like u had the winner and all in the top 5 tho! Nice job.

[homeartpictures]

thanks @sixersfeds