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The Cusumano bros. are feeling confident, as NASCAR finally returns to its cookie-cutter root for some normalcy in 2026 — kind of. Following a seven-year hiatus, the sport returns to Chicagoland, and these lots of money to be made! When wagering on this relative unknown, using common sense will be key in cashing out. Are there only two, true favorites going in? Should we expect a throwback to the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Hendrick Motorsports days, in a season where the Toyota has owned the competition? What’s the most efficient method to ensure profit before and after the on-track action? Big-Money Bets, a $50 Budget Recommendation & so much more await on the most important betting stop of the day!1:30 - Take It To The Bank / Favorites15:43 - Sleepers25:23 - Value Picks34:25 - Loose Change (Erik Jones, Zane Smith, Joey Logano)39:15 - Big-Money Bets42:00 - $50 Budget Recommendation