NASCAR: Brickyard 400 Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Jul 20)
- Brickyard 400 is one of the Crown Jewel races on the NASCAR schedule
- Only four races remain on the regular schedule following this weekend
The next race on the NASCAR schedule will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, as the Brickyard 400 will be run on Sunday. The Crown Jewel race will be staged as important battles for points in the race for a playoff spot is taking shape.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, July 20, 2024
- Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Driver | Odds |
|---|---|
| Denny Hamlin | +400 |
| Kyle Larson | +600 |
| Ryan Blaney | +750 |
| Brad Keselowski | +800 |
| Chase Elliott | +1000 |
| William Byron | +1000 |
| Christopher Bell | +1200 |
| Martin Truex Jr | +1200 |
Event Preview
The penultimate Crown Jewel race of the season on the NASCAR schedule will take place in Indiana this weekend, as the Brickyard 400 will be staged. This race made its debut on the NASCAR schedule in 1994, but returns from a hiatus in 2024 after being replaced by the Verizon 200 between 2021 and 2023.
The Brickyard 400 will see a total distance of 400 miles covered this weekend, with drivers completing a total of 160 laps. Both of the first two stages will consist of 50 laps each, with the final stage seeing the remaining 60 laps being completed. Jeff Gordon is the most successful driver in the history of the race with five victories.
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This weekend’s race comes at a crucial stage of the season, as the battle for vital points in the battle for a playoff spot is heating up. Chase Elliott sits top of the Drivers’ Championship at this stage after finishing ninth in last weekend’s Great American Getaway 400. However, his advantage remains a slender one, with Kyle Larson sitting just a few points behind in second.
Denny Hamlin deserves a lot of respect this weekend, as he has been ultra consistent throughout the 2024 season. The American sits fourth in the overall standings, and will be chasing a fourth win of the season this weekend. He enjoyed a strong finish in last weekend’s race after finishing second.
Brickyard 400 Prediction
Chances can be given to many of the drivers involved this weekend. However, we are prepared to side with Kyle Larson. The former world champion will be looking for a response after dropping to second in the overall standings.
Free Pick:
- Kyle Larson
