The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin on Sunday with the Cook Out Southern 500. What do we need to know before setting our NASCAR DFS lineups? The Heat Check previews the race, discussing optimal strategies, which data we should value when building lineups, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

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