MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin figured if he was going to make a run at Jimmie Johnson’s points lead, there was no better place to start than Martinsville Speedway.
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Tums Fast Relief 500: Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va.: Coverage begins at 10 a.m. today on ESPN (30)
When NASCAR wagering at Las Vegas sports books began to take off in the late 1990’s, races at Martinsville Speedway were highly anticipated by bettors because there were always opportunities to cash in on a long shot underdog. The likes of Bobby Hamilton (25/1), Ricky Rudd (50/1), John Andretti (40/1) and Ricky Craven (25/1) all cashed in with high paying odds.
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CONCORD, N.C. — Jamie McMurray’s career came full circle Saturday night in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he returned to Victory Lane eight years after grabbing his first win with the team that gave him a second chance.
FONTANA, Calif. — “Smoke” finally got his win in California. Jimmie Johnson could be ready to smoke the field again.
Pepsi Max 400, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif., Coverage begins at noon today on ESPN (30)
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