The Crown Royal 400 in Richmond, Virginia is the last short track NASCAR race for a while and there are some solid drivers with long odds to choose from. The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has loosened up a bit in regards to Jimmie Johnson, raising his odds to 5-1 while also giving Denny Hamlin respect lowering his odds to 6-1. Hamlin recovering from ACL surgery has performed admirably since the surgery, even pulling off the win in the Texas race.
Richmond is a hybrid of a super speedway and a short track. It may be the most unique track that NASCAR travels to on the circuit. There are three distinct grooves for the drivers, so the bumping and nudging is not as bad as Martinsville but the racing is still exciting. NASCAR teams that adjust their car through the race are the teams that will succeed at Richmond. Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Jeff Burton are all drivers that know the fast way around the short 3/4 mile circuit and how to adjust when the sun goes down.
First pick to win the NASCAR Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race Jeff Burton 15-1.
Jeff Burton at 15-1 is a solid choice for several reasons. Burton has experience in more than just NASCAR Sprint Cup on the Richmond track as a South Boston native and Richard Childress Racing has been on an upswing of late. Look for Burton to be in contention as the race winds down and as a 15-1 he has the best chance to win on the board. Make the best bet on Jeff Burton to win the Crown Royal 400 at 15-1.
Second pick to win the NASCAR Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race Dale Earnhardt Jr 25-1.
Dale Earnhardt Jr at 25-1 is a solid choice to make a run for the win in Richmond. Dale Jr has had some of best races in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevy and this is a race that suits Dale Jr’s driving style. Richmond is a rhythm track but not like Bristol. Richmond has long sweeping turns and there is still a need to save the brakes on this track. Dale Jr knows how to save his equipment and be patient. Make a smaller play on Dale Jr to win the Crown Royal 400 at 25-1.
Third pick to win NASCAR Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race Martin Truex Jr 50-1.
Martin Truex Jr at 50-1 has been getting acquainted with his Michael Waltrip Racing team the first nine races and now is in sync and ready to do some damage. Truex is a solid driver in NASCAR and everyone in the garage knows he can get hot and rattle off a few wins this year. Truex will need a good qualifying run and if he does qualify in the top ten jump on him while the odds are still at 50-1.
Long shot pick to win the NASCAR Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Spring Cup race AJ Allmendinger 300-1.
AJ Allmendinger at 300-1 is worth a small minimum play. Allmendinger has been up front for every NASCAR Cup race this season and if his team can put together the right late race strategy, Allmendinger will have a shot to win one of these. Richmond is a different kind of track but Allmendinger is a smooth driver with karting and Indy Car experience that translates well to Richmond. Grab Allmendinger now at 300-1, his odds are going to start coming back to earth soon.
The following are the odds on the NASCAR Crown Royal 400 Richmond International Raceway May 1, 2010.
Jimmie Johnson 5-1.
Denny Hamlin 6-1.
Jeff Gordon 8-1.
Mark Martin 8-1.
Kyle Busch 8-1.
Kurt Busch 12-1.
Tony Stewart 12-1.
Kevin Harvick 12-1.
Jeff Burton 15-1.
Clint Bowyer 15-1.
Juan Pablo Montoya 18-1.
Matt Kenseth 20-1.
Carl Edwards 20-1.
Greg Biffle 20-1.
Kasey Kahne 25-1.
Dale Earnhardt Jr 25-1.
Joey Logano 40-1.
Ryan Newman 40-1.
Brian Vickers 60-1.
Jamie McMurray 40-1.
Martin Truex Jr 50-1.
David Reutimann 60-1.
Marco Ambrose 100-1.
Brad Keselowski 100-1.
Field 200-1.
AJ Allmendinger 300-1.
Elliot Sadler 300-1.
Sam Hornish Jr 500-1.
Paul Menard 500-1.
Scott Speed 500-1.
Bobby Labonte 1000-1.
Regan Smith 1000-1.
Travis Kvapil 1000-1.
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