NASCAR Betting Tips
Betting on NASCAR races simply involves picking the winner of a given race. Usually, sports books list the names of individual drivers at various odds.
For example:
DRIVER | ODDS |
---|---|
Jimmie Johnson | 4-1 |
Jeff Gordon | 15-1 |
Tony Stewart | 100-1 |
If you place a $10 bet on Jimmie Johnson at 4-1 and he goes on to win the tournament, you win $40 plus your original $10 bet, for a total payout of $50.
If you place a $10 bet on Jeff Gordon at 15-1 and he wins the tournament, you win $150 plus your original $10 bet, for a total payout of $160.
Or if you place a $10 bet on Tony Stewart at 100-1 and he wins the tournament, you win $1,000 plus your original $10 bet, for a total payout of $1,010 dollars.
NASCAR betting is simple, isn't it? Here are some NASCAR betting tips to make your NASCAR betting experience more exciting and profitable.
The Driver
The driver can be considered as the single most important figure in races. After all, it is he who holds the wheel.
More than the driving skills, courage and determination, bettors should look at how physically fit a driver is. NASCAR races run for hundreds of laps in challenging conditions. Physically ill-prepared drivers may easily bog down, just like ill-prepared cars.
The Pit
The pit crew plays a crucial role in NASCAR racing with each race running for hundreds of laps. The pit crew sets up the car before each race. The pit crew keeps the car in competitive form during the race. And it's the pit crew who makes adjustments to the car for the next race.
There have been instances when a lose bolt during a crucial pit stop caused a driver to lose valuable seconds. A sloppy pit crew, failing to efficiently change a simple flat tire, can cause damage to the car's suspension and then force the driver to retire for the race.
On the other hand, efficient pit crews buy the driver time. A quick tire change or fuel stop can turn deficits into leads.
Weather
Wet? Dry? Hot? Humid? Certain teams adapt to changing weather conditions better than other teams. And certain drivers fare better at certain weather conditions than other drivers.
So be sure to check out the weather channel for this weekend's weather forecast. Analyze how your favorite NASCAR team and driver fare on certain weather conditions before placing any bets.