Namely, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the most iconic motorsports venue in America. It serves as the perfect location for the final regular-season race of the 2019 season. A host of drivers will be battling for the 16th and final playoff spot. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson remains a perpetual NASCAR betting disappointment. Of great concern is that Johnson will need a strong run and a lot of help to gain the playoffs. In like manner, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer, Daniel Suarez, and Paul Menard are on the bubble. Action this Sunday will be all out!
Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 8, 2019, 2 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Brickyard 400 TV Coverage: | NBC |
Brickyard 400 History and Overview
Following years of negotiations and haggling, the initial Brickyard 400 was run in 1994. Jeff Gordon was the NASCAR betting winner of that inaugural event. Gordon went on to become the all-time winner of this annual race with five checkered flags. Among active drivers, Jimmie Johnson has four wins with Kyle Busch posting two victories. Specifically, Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the most famous track in the United States. It is 2.5 miles in length and a rectangular oval with mild turn banks of nine degrees.
MENCS Standings Leaders
Following last week Kyle Busch clinched the regular-season championship for the second consecutive season. Second is 2018 playoff champion Joey Logano. Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, and Martin Truex Jr. completed the top five. Next is Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, and Chase Elliott. Rounding out the top ten are Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney. Accordingly, the playoff race includes Alex Bowman, Erik Jones, and William Byron. Then Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer, Daniel Suarez, Ryan Newman, Jimmie Johnson, and Paul Menard remain alive.
Kyle Busch Tops All
Of course, Kyle Busch winning the regular-season title comes as no surprise. Rowdy may complain and whine incessantly but he can also drive. So far this year Busch as four offshore bookmaker wins and 21 top tens in 25 starts. Kyle is among the most effective drivers at Indy. Busch has two wins and 11 top tens in 14 careers start with an average finish of 10.7. Certainly, Rowdy is one of the most resilient and competitive athletes in all of the sports.
Harvick Takes to Indy
Another top driver at Indy is Kevin Harvick. To illuminate Harvick has one win and 12 top tens in 18 careers start at the Brickyard. His average finish at Indianapolis is a circuit best 9.4. Additionally, Harvick has two wins and 16 top tens in 25 start this season.
Logano Validates Title
Specifically, Joey Logano has proven his playoff title of last year was no fluke. Logano has two wins and 14 top-ten finishes for 2019. He is yet to win at the Brickyard but has six top tens in 10 starts. Also, Logano has an average finish at Indy of 11.8.
Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Betting Odds Picks
On this occasion, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch look like excellent NASCAR betting picks. Fashion their success this year and at Indianapolis. In this situation, they bring proven results and consistency.
Brickyard 400 Betting Online Pick: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch
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