There will be no talk of rules bundle, modifications, horsepower or drafting in this week’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

The smallest track on the NASCAR schedule at just a half-mile creates tight racing and intimate contest simply because of its close quarters.

Drivers require a certain skill set to be successful at the historic path. But patience and a cool head during a 500-lap, almost four-hour grind is also paramount to win the race or finish nicely.

For those who like NASCAR betting, here are six drivers to consider backing in Sunday’s STP 500.

Kyle Busch (+200)
It is probably going to be some time before Busch is not regarded as a popular at any track on the Cup circuit. He is off to a red-hot start and has won two races in a row.

His Automobile Club Speedway success a week back was his 200th career NASCAR national series triumph. Busch has a streak of seven consecutive Martinsville top-10 finishes such as wins at the 2016 spring race and 2017 fall race. Bet Busch to acquire +200 and -200 to finish 1st-3rd with SugarHouse in New Jersey.

Brad Keselowski (+500)
Keselowski has ended from the top-10 seven from the previous eight Martinsville races and won there in the 2017 spring race.

In the past ten races at the course, the Team Penske driver has led the third-most laps at 427. Bet him to win +500 and +125 to finish 1st-3rd with 888Sport at New Jersey.

Joey Logano (+600)
Martinsville has been a controversial location for Logano over the years, such as last October when he made contact with Martin Truex Jr. over the previous turn of the final lap to have the lead and the win.

But Logano is also one of the strongest drivers at the track and has led 825 laps at its previous 10 races (second most) including 309 ahead of the area last fall. Bet him to win at +600 and +150 to complete 1st-3rd with 888Sport.

Martin Truex Jr. (+600)
Truex, fresh at Joe Gibbs Racing this year, has not forgotten how things ended last year with Logano and may have revenge in his thoughts.

The 2017 series champion has never won a short track race in his Cup career but has been in the top-five the last three Martinsville outings. Bet Truex Jr. to succeed +600 and +150 to finish 1st-3rd with SugarHouse.

Clint Bowyer (+1000)
He ended a lengthy drought in last spring’s Martinsville race when he dominated by top 215 laps and took the checkered flag.

Bowyer has struggled early this season but is considered one of the very best short-track racers in the series as he demonstrated again 1 year ago. Bet Bowyer to triumph at +1000 and +250 to complete 1st-3rd with 888Sport.

Denny Hamlin (+1000)
The Virginia native considers Martinsville a home monitor and had thousands of laps under his belt in regional racing in the track before he migrated to NASCAR’s top level.

He’s a five-time Martinsville winner and snuck across the Logano vs. Truex final-lap dust-up last November to complete se cond. Bet Hamlin to triumph at +1000 and +250 to finish 1st-3rd with SugarHouse.

2019 STP 500 Betting Tip
Last week’s qualifying session was a non-event: 12 drivers who advanced to the last round failed to get an official lap on the board. The dozen waited until the very last second to benefit from the higher rates from the draft and miscalculated.

That won’t happen this week at Martinsville given the design and the dearth of drafting. Qualifying and getting a top starting place may be the most crucial region of the weekend.

A whopping 21 drivers have won from the pole throughout Martinsville’s long history. Given the tight quarters and difficulty passing, especially during extended green-flag runs, monitor position is key. A total of 65 Cup race champions have come from the first four starting places.

Pit stops and pit stall positioning can also be critical. Look for teams near the front four or five stalls, permitting easy accessibility to get back on track in tight quarters, to have an advantage.

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