The Daytona 500
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Record: Outright Wagers (0.00 Units) & All Other Racing Wagers (0.00 Units)
The Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Florida - 200 laps (500 miles)
The 2024 Daytona 500 is set to be a thrilling spectacle of speed, skill, and strategy, as 40 drivers compete for the most coveted trophy in NASCAR. The race will take place at the legendary Daytona International Speedway, a 2.5-mile tri-oval track that has hosted the season opener since 1982.
The Daytona 500 is known for its unpredictability, as drivers must navigate the high banks, tight packs, and frequent crashes that make this race a test of endurance and nerve. The race often comes down to the final lap, where anything can happen and anyone can win. Last year, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. edged Joey Logano by 0.014 seconds in the longest Daytona 500 ever, ending a five-year winless streak and earning his third superspeedway victory.
This year, the field is stacked with talent and experience, as well as some newcomers and comebackers. Joey Logano, the 2015 Daytona 500 winner, will start from the pole position, hoping to repeat his Duel win and claim his second Harley J. Earl Trophy. He will be joined by Michael McDowell, who secured the second spot in qualifying, and Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell, who won the Bluegreen Vacation Duel races on Thursday night.
Among the favorites to win the race are Denny Hamlin, who is aiming for his fourth Daytona 500 victory, Kyle Busch, who is still seeking his first after 18 attempts, Brad Keselowski, who has 10 superspeedway wins but none at Daytona, and Ryan Blaney, who has four superspeedway wins and finished second in the 2023 Daytona 500. Other contenders include Martin Truex Jr., Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, and Alex Bowman.
Outright Winner:
Ross Chasain (+2500) [via DraftKings]
Daniel Suarez (+6500) [via DraftKings]
Race Wagers:
Top 10: Chris Buescher (-120) [via DraftKings]
Top 10: Austin Dillon (+150) [via DraftKings]
Top 10: Daniel Suarez (+240) [via DraftKings]
Matchups: Zane Smith OVER Josh Berry (-105) [via DraftKings]
Group A: Ryan Blaney OVER Hamlin, Kyle Busch & Keselowski (+300) [via DraftKings]
Group D: Ross Chastain OVER Bell, Reddick & Gibbs (+275) [via DraftKings]
Team Win: Chevrolet (+190) [via DraftKings]
