2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds, Free Picks and Predictions – Federated Auto Parts 400 Favorites and Sleepers to Win at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia: NASCAR betting odds to win the 2012 Advocare 500 this Saturday, September 8th at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia have been posted at all the major Las Vegas and best online sportsbooks with Kyle Busch having been installed as the 9/2 +450 favorite to win the 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400.
The regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway is always one of the most exciting races of the year. After all, the only thing more pressure packed than racing for a championship is racing for the chance to compete for a championship. Hard driving and short tempers are both present from the drop of the green, and there is a lot of take and very little give, especially among the drivers fighting for the final spot in the playoffs.
Last year, Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards spent most of the night trading the lead. The two combined to lead 315 of the 400 laps, with both drivers leading more than 100 laps. In the end, Harvick had the better car, and he led a race-high 202 laps on his way to the win. It was Harvick’s second career win at the short track.
Earlier this year, Kyle Busch stole a win after Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart dominated most of the night. Edwards and Stewart combined to lead 324 of the 400 laps, and Edwards led a race-high 206 laps. While a strange penalty on a restart took Edwards out of contention, Stewart was derailed by a questionable caution. He was out front by a sizeable margin when the caution flew for debris that was never really identified. On the ensuing restart, Busch snuck around Stewart for the top spot and never gave up lead in the final laps.
The Favorites – 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds, Predictions and Free Picks
No driver has dominated Richmond the way Kyle Busch has. His 4.7 average finish at the track is by far the best in the series, and he has finished sixth or better in 13 of his 15 starts. Not to mention that he has four wins to go along with four second-place finishes. More importantly, he is going for a season sweep at RIR after winning at the track in April. In fact, Busch has won two of the last three races at the track, and he has to be considered among the favorites.
Native Virginian Denny Hamlin has enjoyed a lot of success at his home-state track. His 7.3 average finish at the track is the second best in the series, and he has finished outside the top 15 only once in 13 career starts. Hamlin is a two-time winner at the track, and he has finished fourth or better in three of his last four starts at RIR. He could definitely give the home crowd something to cheer about this weekend.
The Dark Horses – 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds, Predictions and Free Picks
Although he has never won a Cup race at Richmond, Carl Edwards has been knocking on the door for the last couple of years. He has reeled off five straight top-10 finishes at the track, compiling a 6.4 average finish during the stretch. Perhaps most importantly, Edwards has three top-five finishes in his last five starts at RIR, including a second-place finish in the fall race last season. He could finally break through and get to Victory Lane as soon as this weekend.
Defending race winner Kevin Harvick has been the model of consistency at Richmond. He has finished 12th or better 14 times in his last 16 starts at the short track. Harvick also has a pair of wins during the stretch and has cracked the top 10 on 12 occasions. He is a safe bet to be in the mix for the win, and he has proven on multiple occasions that he can seal the deal.
A highly questionable caution flag cost him a win at Richmond earlier this year, but Tony Stewart could get his revenge this weekend. He has three straight top-10s at the track, and he has been one of the best at RIR throughout his career. Stewart has four second-place finishes to go along with three victories at the short track. Don’t be surprised if he warms up for the Chase by adding to his win total.
Sleeper Special – 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds, Predictions and Free Picks
In his first stint in the Cup Series, Sam Hornish Jr. didn’t really run well at any track, but he did have a few highlights at Richmond, picking up a pair of top-eight finishes. He has been a much more polished and reliable driver since making his return to the Cup level this season, which could bode well for his chances of an upset this weekend. If Hornish could crack the top 10 at Richmond when he was at his worst, there is definitely some potential now that he has improved as a driver.
Big Name to Avoid – 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds, Predictions and Free Picks
From 2004-2006, it appeared inevitable that Greg Biffle would win at Richmond. Since then, he has lost his feel for the track. He has failed to crack the top 10 in 11 straight starts at RIR, and his best finish during the stretch is 13th. Biffle has spent most of the season leading the points and contending for wins, but he has been just another driver when the series visits Richmond.
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2012 Federated Auto Parts 400 Odds – September 8th at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia.
Driver Odds to Win the 2012 Federated Auto Parts 400
101 Kyle Busch +450
102 Denny Hamlin +500
103 Jimmie Johnson +800
104 Tony Stewart +800
105 Jeff Gordon +900
106 Dale Earnhardt Jr +1000
107 Brad Keselowski +1200
108 Kevin Harvick +1200
109 Kasey Kahne +1200
110 Clint Bowyer +1800
111 Matt Kenseth +2000
112 Greg Biffle +2000
113 Carl Edwards +2000
114 Mark Martin +2000
115 Martin Truex Jr +2500
116 Ryan Newman +4000
117 Joey Logano +4000
118 Field +1500
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