Last time on the dirt for NASCAR was 1970. It comes as no surprise that Richard “The King” Petty was the winner at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Raleigh, North Carolina, was the host city. Nobody at that time could imagine a 51-year wait for another dirt race. Finally, that time has arrived. Bristol Motor Speedway is one of the most revered tracks in NASCAR betting. It is best known for its August night race. But this Sunday, it will be the first dirt track race venue in five decades. Of course, this will only add to its reputation.
2021 NASCAR Cup Series – Food City Dirt Race
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 28, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
Nascar Betting Bristol Dirt Race SBG Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +240 |
| Christopher Bell | +550 |
| Austin Dillon | +900 |
| Chase Briscoe | +1000 |
| Stewart Friesen | +1200 |
| Chase Elliott | +1300 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1600 |
| Kyle Busch | +1600 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr | +1600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +2000 |
| Bubba Wallace | +2000 |
| Alex Bowman | +2500 |
| Denny Hamlin | +2500 |
| Martin Truex Jr | +2500 |
| Kevin Harvick | +2800 |
| Chris Windom | +2800 |
| Kurt Busch | +3000 |
| Joe Logano | +3000 |
| Shane Golobic | +3500 |
| Brad Keselowski | +3500 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | +4000 |
| All Others | +5000 or more |
2021 Food City Dirt Race Overview
Specifically, Sunday’s surface alteration makes for the ultimate sportsbook riddle. Since none of today’s drivers have run a NASCAR race on dirt, it’s a wild card.
Top Drivers for Sunday’s Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
Although this race is on dirt instead of concrete, past experience at Bristol likely remains essential. The short track and high banks are difficult for inexperienced drivers.
#11 Denny Hamlin – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin has had his share of success at Bristol. To illustrate, he has two wins, and 14 top-ten finishes in 30 starts with an average finish of 14.4. Hamlin has finished in the top five in five out of six races this year.
#5 Kyle Larson – Chevrolet – Rick Hendrick Motorsports
So far this season, Kyle Larson has a win at Las Vegas. Larson has five top tens in six starts for 2021. He has never won at Bristol Motor Speedway. But Larson does have seven top tens in 12 starts with an average finish of 14.4.
#22 Joey Logano – Ford – Team Penske
Thus far, Logano has four top ten finishes with two-second place runs. At Bristol, he has two wins, ten top tens, and an average finish of 15.1 in 24 starts.
#19 Martin Truex Jr. – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Truex enters this race with four consecutive top nine or better finishes. He was the winner at Phoenix two races ago. Specifically, at Bristol, he has 30 starts with no wins, three top tens, and an average finish of 20.7.
#2 Brad Keselowski – Ford – Team Penske
Overall, Keselowski has been hit or miss at Bristol. In 22 starts, he has three wins, seven top tens, and an average finish of 17.3.
#12 Kyle Busch – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Late on, Busch has not been his former dominant self. However, this is the type of event that he often thrives in. Further, “Rowdy” has eight wins and 19 top tens in 31 starts at Bristol with an average finish of 12.8.
Bristol Dirt Race SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Kyle Busch is getting a better NASCAR Betting odds price than usual at a venue he loves and consistently wins at.
Bristol Dirt Race SBG Best Bet: Kyle Busch.