The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup is down to the final eight, with three more races to come before that is whittled down to 4, with the deciding race set to be run on November 19 at the Homestead in Miami. Before we get to that point, though, there is a lot of work to be done by the drivers still in the hunt for the title. Martin Truex currently leads the final 8, but there are a mere 63 points separating first from last, so it’s all to play for in the next 3 races, which is why the First Data 500 betting odds may be tricky to read but don’t worry, that’s why I’m here.
The first of the bunch will go this coming Sunday at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, with the race start set for 3 PM EST on NBCSN. We could see something quite original in this race, though, as the call is for poor weather at race time, which could mean a delay and drivers racing under the recently installed floodlights at Martinsville. It’s all set up for a ton of drama, but who will win? Let’s take a closer look at the latest Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Odds and the main challengers for this coming event.
First Data 500 Betting Odds & Expert Prediction
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Race Information
- Venue: Martinsville Speedway
- Location: Ridgeway, Virginia, United States
- TV: NBCSN
- First race: 1949
- Distance: 263 miles
- Laps: 500 (Stage 1: 130 / Stage 2: 130 / Stage 3: 240)
- Most wins (Driver): Jeff Gordon (6)
- Most wins (Team): Hendrick Motorsports (16)
Top Contenders
Kyle Busch
- First Data 500 Betting Odds: +250
- Career Wins: 42
- Career Top Tens: 238
Martin Truex Jr.
- First Data 500 Betting Odds: +500
- Career Wins: 14
- Career Top Tens: 156
Brad Keselowski
- First Data 500 Betting Odds: +500
- Career Wins: 24
- Career Top Tens: 144

Denny Hamlin
- First Data 500 Betting Odds: +500
- Career Wins: 31
- Career Top Tens: 214
Jimmie Johnson
- First Data 500 Betting Odds: +650
- Career Wins: 83
- Career Top Tens: 342
Last 10 Winners
- Jimmie Johnson (2016)
- Jeff Gordon (2015)
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2014)
- Jeff Gordon (2013)
- Jimmie Johnson (2012)
- Tony Stewart (2011)
- Denny Hamlin (2010)
- Denny Hamlin (2009)
- Jimmie Johnson (2008)
- Jimmie Johnson (2007)