Since its return, NASCAR could claim unqualified post-COVID-19 success. What has impressed so many fans and gamblers is professionalism. COVID-19 has been the least of NASCAR’s problems. Mother Nature has wreaked far more havoc on racing’s top series. Almost every race has had rain or lightning delays. Yet NASCAR betting has not been stopped. Neither has series leader Kevin Harvick. Last week Harvick won at Indianapolis. Brickyard glory is just the latest prosperity story for Harvick. Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney, and Denny Hamlin round out the top five. Let’s look at Sunday’s race!
2020 NASCAR Cup Series – Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart
| Date and Time: | Sunday, July 12, 2020, 3:30 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | Kentucky Speedway, Sparta Kentucky |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Last Year’s Winner: | Kurt Busch |
Quaker State 400 NACAR Betting Odds:
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kevin Harvick | +350 |
| Denny Hamlin | +500 |
| Chase Elliott | +500 |
| Kyle Busch | +650 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | +800 |
| Joey Logano | +800 |
| Brad Keselowski | +800 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1000 |
| Alex Bowman | +1600 |
| Kurt Busch | +2500 |
| Jimmie Johnson | +2500 |
| William Byron | +2800 |
| All Others | +3000 or Higher |
Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart Overview
Specifically, Kentucky Speedway is 1.5 miles in length. Turn banks range from 14 to 17 degrees. Tri-Oval turn banks range from eight to ten degrees. In sum, this race consists of 267 laps. Stages one and two are 80 laps each. Following that will be a 107 lap third stage. Kurt Busch was the 2019 offshore betting winner of this race. Martin Truex won the previous two years at Kentucky. Likewise, Brad Keselowski leads all drivers with three career wins in this race. Quaker State has been the title sponsor since the 2011 inaugural race at Kentucky Speedway.
2020 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart Top Contenders
#4 – Kevin Harvick – Ford – Stewart Hass Racing
At the onset of NASCAR’s return, Harvick was victorious at Darlington. He has won four races since action resumed. In the last three weeks, Harvick has two wins and a second-place finish. He leads the standings with four wins and 13 top-ten finishes in 16 starts.
#11 – Denny Hamlin – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin finished an uncharacteristic 28th place at Indianapolis. Previously he had two wins, a second, and a fourth-place finish. Hamlin is fifth in the standings. He has 16 starts with four wins and 10 top-ten finishes.
#9 – Chase Elliott – Chevrolet – Hendrick Motorsports
Second place Chase Elliott has 16 starts with one win and nine top-ten finishes. He leads NASCAR with five stage wins. Elliott has been slumping lately. To illuminate in his last four starts he finished 38th, 25th, 4th, and 11th.
#18 – Kyle Busch – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Although it is true that Busch is a regular contender in 2020 has epitomized frustration. Busch is the unusual spot of 10th place in the standings. Of great concern is that he has not yet taken the checkered flag. In 16 starts he has nine top-ten finishes.
2020 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR Betting Odds Picks
On this occasion, Kyle Busch will race at one of his best tracks. In nine Kentucky starts Busch has two NASCAR Betting wins with eight top-ten finishes. In like manner, he has a series-best average finish at Kentucky of 4.7. Accordingly, this looks like the venue where “Rowdy” can bust out!
NASCAR Betting Odds Online Pick: Kyle Busch