The Ford cars qualified amazingly well in Atlanta. There were eight in a row at one point. After that, the race began, and that is when things got interesting. Joey Logano started on the pole and ended up in victory lane. However, the race for second was the best, with Brad Keselowski edging out Christopher Bell. Can we see the same podium for EchoPark GP Bets? Okay, better yet, let’s go road racing!
NASCAR numbers for Circuit Of The Americas appear a little scrambled! Most forget there have only been two races on this track. So, the Vegas online sportsbook from Bovada had a tough time digesting the numbers. Yes, several wrinkles could make this race quite fascinating. It is time to look at this 3.426-mile track on Sunday afternoon. The 20-turn course could be in for some hot racing and more passing than usual.
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Kyle Busch | +650 | +800 | +750 |
Kyle Larson | +650 | +650 | +800 |
Ross Chastain | +800 | +800 | +800 |
Tyler Reddick | +1000 | +900 | +950 |
A.J. Allmendinger | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
Christopher Bell | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
Daniel Suarez | +1400 | +1600 | +1400 |
William Byron | +1400 | +1200 | +1400 |
Austin Cindric | +1600 | +1600 | +1600 |
Ryan Blaney | +1800 | +1600 | +1800 |
Alex Bowman | +2000 | +2000 | +2000 |
Chase Briscoe | +2000 | +2500 | +2200 |
Brad Keselowski | +2500 | +2800 | +2200 |
Joey Logano | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 |
NASCAR EchoPark GP bets take some lefts and rights on Sunday. Before this weekend, NASCAR raced on tri-ovals and superspeedways. However, the NASCAR racers take on a Formula One-style course in Texas. That’s correct. The United States Grand Prix is held this year in late October on this track. It is a cause with very limited testing and numbers. Besides qualifying, there will be a one-hour practice session this week too.
When looking for correlation err similar type tracks compared to Austin, some problems arise. Now, the closest tracks come down to Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Looking at some of those results may help as one starts to zero in on possible wagers for this Sunday’s race. Remember, with Chase Elliott out, Vegas’ book appears as uncertain as almost everyone else.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers, double duty at COTA:
— Austin Konenski (@AustinKonenski) March 20, 2023
– Aric Almirola (08 SSG: Xfinity)
– A.J. Allmendinger (10 Kaulig: Xfinity)
– William Byron (17 HMS: Xfinity
– Ty Gibbs (19 JGR: Xfinity)
– Alex Bowman (7 Spire: Truck)
– Ross Chastain (41 Niece: Truck)
– Kyle Busch (51 KBM: Truck)
Circuit Of The Americas is a track that brings about several challenges. Not surprisingly, quite a few drivers are taking advantage of getting multiple kicks at the can. Driving in some other races helps get these racers vital information. Eventually, that information also relays to the media, fans, and bettors. Do not be surprised if one or more of these racers above does very well on Sunday. Ross Chastain, for example, won here last year.
VegasBetting attempts to make sense of the impending chaos. Do we see more fireworks like last year’s race? Let’s dig in.
So, is the NASCAR EchoPark GP bets set up for another Ford win? Again, that 60-minute practice session helps. One of the bigger aspects of this race, different from last year, is this. Remember those annoying stage caution breaks? That does not occur at Austin this year. Another bit of good news is the expected weather. Early indications peg the forecast to be Partly Sunny with temperatures around 80, light winds, and only a 10-20% chance of rain.
Also, with no stage breaks, that should help cars in front stay in front. There will be fewer stops and starts (err should be). One of the biggest beneficiaries could be drivers like Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski. Both have enjoyed strong cars over the past few weeks. Keselowski is enjoying a great start after what was a disastrous 2022. Logano is picking up right where he left off after winning last year’s championship. Oh, we have some notes.
Some COTA notes:
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 21, 2023
–Choose area at COTA will be located past exit of Turn 11 on the uphill part of the straightaway.
–Alternate start-finish line for practice/qualifying just like last yr
–Restart zones back to 2022 lengths; drivers didn't think it helped the way they'd hoped.
Honestly, the stage setup helps Ford a bit here too. It’s not guaranteed, but a 15-15-38 stage configuration is perfect for this long run if a Logano, Keselowski (+2800 on BetOnline), or Ryan Blaney can get into the clean air. Dry conditions over the weekend will help with qualifying, practice, and especially on race day. Chevy dominated the first two years, with Chase Elliott winning the rain-shortened 2021 race, then Chastain in 2022. Ford may carry momentum from Atlanta into this week.
Experts are starting to zero in on longer shots like Keselowski and Logano for this week. They are not the only ones at VegasBetting we will be examining through. Logano is our best choice at a staggering +2500 for Sunday.
Thanks to some fortunate online betting sites’ bonuses, wagerers can take a few more longer shots Sunday. Yes, it is a head-scratcher that Kyle Larson is a favorite on a track where he was nowhere near contending last year. With the same setup likely, a repeat is closer than a win. Again, even though Ross Chastain won last year, some racers are out for revenge (see A.J. Allmendinger). The belief is even a few Toyotas may surprise.
A third-place run at @ATLMotorSpdwy boosts Christopher Bell into the top spot in @mikehembree's #NASCAR Power Rankings. pic.twitter.com/ad28ApiDt9
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) March 21, 2023
Again, this power-ranking list features a few shots to take. Christopher Bell stands at +1200, but Denny Hamlin comes in at +3000. Hamlin runs well on road courses typically. Last year, there was a pit speed violation, a bad pit stop, and a spin. People forget he led after Stage 2 in 2022. If one wants to go further off the grid, Michael McDowell could easily finish in the top ten or sneak into the top five. Those numbers are still quite high and valuable.
The EchoPark GP bets lean toward the No. 11 car despite some grumblings for Martin Truex Jr. (who could finish in the top ten).
NASCAR EchoPark GP Bets for VegasBetting takes Joey Logano Sunday. Remember these great online betting sites to place wagers.
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Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network