There will be no discussion of rules bundle, modifications, horsepower or drafting in this week’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
The smallest track on the NASCAR schedule at just a half-mile creates tight racing and intimate competition just due to its quarters.
Drivers need a certain skill set to succeed at the historic track. But patience and a cool head during a 500-lap, nearly four-hour mill can also be paramount to win the race or finish well.
For people who like NASCAR betting, here are six motorists to consider financing in Sunday’s STP 500.
Kyle Busch (+200)
It’s probably going to be a while before Busch isn’t considered a popular at any track on the Cup circuit. He is off to some red-hot start and has won two races in a row.
His Automobile Club Speedway victory a week back was his 200th career NASCAR national series win. Busch has a streak of seven consecutive Martinsville top-10 finishes including wins in the 2016 spring race and 2017 autumn race. Bet Busch to acquire at +200 and -200 to complete 1st-3rd with SugarHouse at New Jersey.
Brad Keselowski (+500)
Keselowski has finished from the top-10 seven from the past eight Martinsville races and won there in the 2017 spring race.
In the past ten races at the track, the Team Penske driver has headed the third-most laps in 427. Bet him to win +500 and +125 to complete 1st-3rd with 888Sport at New Jersey.
Joey Logano (+600)
Martinsville has been a controversial place for Logano over time, including last October when he made contact with Martin Truex Jr. on the last turn of the final lap to have the lead and the win.
But Logano is also among the strongest drivers at the track and has led 825 laps at its past 10 races (second most) including 309 ahead of the field last fall. Bet him to win at +600 and +150 to finish 1st-3rd with 888Sport.
Martin Truex Jr. (+600)
Truex, fresh at Joe Gibbs Racing this season, hasn’t forgotten how things ended last year with Logano and might have revenge on his mind.
The 2017 series winner hasn’t won a brief track race in his Cup career but was in the top-five the last three Martinsville outings. Bet Truex Jr. to win at +600 and +150 to complete 1st-3rd with SugarHouse.
Clint Bowyer (+1000)
He ended a lengthy drought in last spring’s Martinsville race when he dominated by top 215 laps and took the checkered flag.
Bowyer has fought this season but is considered one of the best short-track racers in the show as he proved again one year ago. Bet Bowyer to win at +1000 and +250 to complete 1st-3rd with 888Sport.
Denny Hamlin (+1000)
The Virginia native believes Martinsville a house track and had thousands of laps under his belt at regional racing at the track before he migrated to NASCAR’s top level.
He’s a five-time Martinsville winner and snuck around the Logano vs. Truex final-lap dust-up last November to finish se cond. Bet Hamlin to triumph at +1000 and +250 to complete 1st-3rd with SugarHouse.
2019 STP 500 Betting Tip
Last week’s qualifying session was a non-event: 12 drivers that advanced to the last round failed to get an official lap on the plank. The dozen waited until the very last minute to benefit from the higher rates from the draft and miscalculated.
That won’t happen this week at Martinsville given the design and the dearth of drafting. Qualifying and getting a top starting place may be the most critical region of the weekend.
A whopping 21 drivers have won from the pole during Martinsville’s lengthy history. Given that the tight quarters and difficulty passing, especially during extended green-flag runs, monitor position is key. A total of 65 Cup race winners have come from the first four starting places.
Pit stops and pit stall positioning is also critical. Look for teams close to the front five or four stalls, allowing easy accessibility to get back on the right track in tight quarters, to have an edge.
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