After 32 long seconds engulfed in flames, Romain Grosjean emerged from a horrific first-lap crash. After hitting the ArmCo barrier in turn three of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Grosjean’s car broke apart and the fuel tank exploded. Miraculously, he emerged with minor injuries. Veteran F1 fans described it as “bone-chilling” […]
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NASCAR Cup Championship Favorite Kevin Harvick Upset at Martinsville, Misses Final 4
Kevin Harvick was the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Championship at 2/1, but instead, will be watching four other drivers compete for the top prize. The 44-year-old seemed to be a cinch to make the Championship 4, but finished 17th at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 and was eight points shy […]
One Bet, $100: Brad Keselowski Not Racing Safe at Martinsville
Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway is the last race before the NASCAR Cup Championship, and though Brad Keselowski likes his chance of advancing, he isn’t taking any chances. The Ford driver is currently third in the standings and would seem to be in a fairly safe position to advance […]
Logano Punches NASCAR Cup Championship Ticket, Elliott Facing Elimination
Joey Logano earned one of the four coveted spots to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, and with his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, shook up the playoff standings. As a result of Logano’s victory, Chase Elliott is now on the outside looking in at the NASCAR Cup Championship. If […]
One Bet, $100: Don’t Sleep on Martin Truex Jr. at Roval 400
All the talk has been how Chase Elliott is so dominant on road courses and will win the Roval 400, but Martin Truex Jr. should not be ignored. Yes, Elliott is the defending champion at the Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has won three straight road course events. […]
Race for Eight Concludes at Sunday’s Roval 400 at Charlotte
The last race in the NASCAR Cup Playoffs is Sunday at the Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 12 remaining drivers in the Cup playoffs will be trimmed to eight after Sunday’s race on the 2.28-mile, 17-turn layout. Chase Elliott has dominated road courses and is the 7/2 favorite […]
One Bet, $100: Team Penske Will Continue Talladega Success
Team Penske has been dominant at Talladega Superspeedway over the last six races, with four victories. It is a trend that is hard to overlook, and I believe will continue on Sunday at the YellaWood 500. That is why with this week’s One Bet, $100, I am going to take […]
Ford Drivers Racing Past Competition at YellaWood 500
As fickle as superspeedways can be, Fords have had a strong record at Talladega, and it is no surprise that Ryan Blaney is the favorite to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500. The Ford driver won the last two races at the famed racetrack in Lincoln, Alabama, including the playoff race in […]
One Bet, $100: Truex Jr. has Edge Over Harvick at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Martin Truex Jr. is looking for some revenge at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The 40-year-old, who is the defending champion of the South Point 400, usually does well in Sin City. In February, however, Truex and his other Joe Gibbs Racing teammates struggled in Vegas. Truex finished 20th, […]
Logano, Keselowski, Truex Jr. Favorites to Win South Point 400
The NASCAR Cup Championship Playoffs round of 12 starts Sunday in Las Vegas when the South Point 400 runs at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Three drivers are co-favorites at the Westgate, and not one of them is named Kevin Harvick. Joey Logano won two of the last three races at […]
Harvick has Firm Grip on NASCAR Cup Championship
With Kevin Harvick’s victory at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, he put more distance between himself and his competitors in the race for the NASCAR Cup Championship. The victory in Bristol marked Harvick’s ninth win of the season. More importantly, the 44-year-old now has a […]
One Bet, $100: Kyle Busch Dominance at Richmond Will Pay Off with Win
Kyle Busch has been the most dominant NASCAR driver at Richmond Raceway over the years, but he is also currently in a major winless streak. Busch has not won a race in 2020, the slump stretching back to the final race at Homestead-Miami, when he won the Cup Series Championship. […]
Short Odds, Short Track Favor Harvick, Truex, Hamlin at Federated Auto Parts 400
NASCAR visits Richmond Raceway for Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 on the short 0.75-mile track. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. are favored at 7/2 at William Hill. Denny Hamlin sneaks in as a top choice at Ladbrokes, where he, Harvick, and Truex are at 4/1 to win. Harvick […]
Kevin Harvick, Alex Bowman Gain Momentum Heading into Richmond
Kevin Harvick fired the first shot in the NASCAR Playoffs by winning the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, and is now one of the favorites to win this Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. Harvick was a +270 favorite at Ladbrokes for the Cook Out Southern 500, […]
Cook Out Southern 500 Gives NASCAR Drivers Taste of Playoffs
The NASCAR Cup Playoffs begin on Sunday at the Cook Out Southern 500, and the same drivers who are the favorites to win the Cup Championship are top picks at Darlington Raceway. Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are the two top choices to win. Hamlin is the favorite at William […]
Can Long Shot Win NASCAR Cup Series Championship?
Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin have firmly established themselves as the favorites to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, but who are the long shots with a chance to upset them? There are several, if you ask the drivers. Even though Harvick is at 2/1 odds and Hamlin is at […]
Harvick, Hamlin Top Picks to Win NASCAR Cup Championship
The field of 16 is set for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and the odds have shifted considerably on which driver is likely to win the Championship. Martin Truex Jr. was the top pick at 5/1 when the Westgate posted its opening odds on Nov. 19, 2019. Kyle Busch and […]
Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Playoff Hopes Come Crashing Down at Daytona
Jimmie Johnson won’t be in the NASCAR Playoffs for the second straight year after finishing 17th on Saturday at the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Johnson was involved in a crash at Daytona International Speedway near the end of the regular-season finale, ending any hope he had of making the postseason. […]
William Byron Punches Ticket to Playoffs with Coke Zero Sugar 400 Win
William Byron entered Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 as the last driver with a legitimate chance to reach the NASCAR Playoffs. He took away any doubt of making the postseason by winning the final race of the regular season at Daytona International Speedway. The victory, the first Cup Series win […]
Bubble Ready to Pop for Drivers Eyeing NASCAR Playoffs
Tyler Reddick knows what he has to do on Saturday at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 if he is going to make the NASCAR playoffs. He has to win at Daytona International Speedway. Reddick is one of three drivers on the outside looking in at the NASCAR playoffs. He is […]