Download Episode 9 (Martinsville)

Episode 9 of the Playing the Odds NASCAR Style podcast rolls into Martinsville for the 2021 Blue Emu 500. First they look back at the inaugural Bristol Dirt Race and all of its quirks. Will it be back next year, and are the guys interested in watching it again? Plus they take a listener email about how to get into NASCAR – both as a spectator and a handicapper. Then it’s onto Saturday night’s main event in Martinsville, Virginia!

Get the Lowdown on the Blue-Emu 500 at Martinsville Speedway

• Who are the dominant teams to look for at Martinsville?
• Then we look beyond the obvious contenders for some sneaky drivers…
  • Is Byron hot enough to take it down at 25/1 odds?
  • Can Kurt Busch threaten the lead pack from a 21st position start?
  • Will Bubba break through in the #23 car?
  • And does Almirola have the composure to grind his way to the front?
• Don’t forget about the guys riding on the short track struggle bus!

Our Best Bets At Martinsville

JJ:

• Ryan Blaney +100 over Chase Elliott (1/2 unit)
• Matt DiBenedetto +250 Top 10 (1/2 unit)
• Kurt Busch +115 Top 10 (1/2 unit)

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• Ryan Newman -115 over Austin Dillon

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