NASCAR betting at sportsbooks involves two main options, betting to win the race and betting matchups. NASCAR betting odds are available on the Nextel Cup Series races, the Nationwide Series races (formerly Busch Series) and the Craftsman Truck Series races. NASCAR wagering on a race in terms of the win option is really a futures bet since it is just like betting to win the Super Bowl, World Series, or other major events. You should also be aware that not all the drivers in a race may be listed, so another NASCAR wagering option is on the “field” which includes all other drivers not listed. The field usually includes drivers that have very little realistic chance of winning the race.