So far, this has been a season of transition for NASCAR. Familiar names are at the top of the standings. But well-known drivers are down the ledger too. Noticeable has been the lack of dominance from both Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. Last year’s champion, Chase Elliott, is winless and off his game. “The Coach” Joe Gibbs is riding high these days. Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr are 1-2 in the NASCAR betting standings. Truex was the winner of last week’s race at Martinsville. While Hamlin led much of that race, finishing 3rd.
2021 NASCAR Cup Series – Toyota Owners 400
| Date and Time: | Sunday, April 18, 2021, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Virginia |
| Last Year’s Winner: | Martin Truex Jr |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| NACAR Betting Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
Toyota Owners 400 SBG Odds Overview
Since 1953, this race has been run under various names. Richard Petty is the all-time leader with six online betting wins at this race. Among active drivers, Kyle Busch has a NASCAR CUP best five wins. Busch won the Toyota Owners 400 as recently as 2018. Specifically, this event is known as the “spring” race held each year at Richmond. There is another race at this track held each fall. COVID-19 forced the cancelation of this event in 2020.
Richmond Raceway is a popular track with drivers and fans. Overall, it is .75 miles in length and wide to make for a lot of passing. Richmond features an asphalt track surface. In sum, this race is 400 laps in total.
2021 Toyota Owners 400 Top Contenders
#11 Denny Hamlin – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
First place in the NASCAR Cup standings belongs to Denny Hamlin. In eight starts, he has seven top-five finishes. Hamlin is yet to win a race in 2021. Richmond has been an excellent track for Hamlin. To show, in 28 starts, Hamlin has three wins, 17 top tens, and an average finish of 9.2.
#19 Martin Truex Jr – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Second place in the standings goes to Martin Truex Jr. In eight starts, Truex has two wins and five top-ten finishes. Truex has 29 career starts at Richmond with two wins, 12 top-ten finishes, and an average finish of 17.3.
#18 Kyle Busch – Toyota – Joe Gibbs Racing
Although Busch is struggling with only one win in the past two seasons, Richmond may offer relief. In 30 career Richmond starts, Busch has six wins, 23 top tens, and an average finish of 6.8. Concurrently, “Rowdy” is 11th in the standings with four top-ten finishes in eight starts.
#4 Kevin Harvick – Ford – Stewart Haas Racing
Most drivers would be thrilled with an eighth-place standing. For Kevin Harvick, it’s a significant disappointment and cause for concern. Harvick has six top-ten finishes in eight starts this season. In like manner to Busch, he could find new life at Richmond. In 39 career Richmond starts, Harvick has three wins, 26 top-ten finishes, and an average finish of 9.7.
Toyota Owners 400 SBG Betting Odds Picks
On the whole, this week sets up well for Kyle Busch and Harvick. Further, they’ll get a price break due to their mediocre starts to the campaign. Busch and Harvick have proven NASCAR Betting values at Richmond.
Toyota Owners 400 SBG Free Picks: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch.