2012 NASCAR Odds – Virginia 529 College Savings 250 – Busch Favored
B Drew Sharper
RICHMOND, VA (TheSpread) – The 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series heads to Richmond International Raceway on Friday night for the running of the Virginia 529 College Savings 250.
According to oddsmakers, Kurt Busch is the favorite to win this race, as he has 33/10 odds. Other short odds to win are Denny Hamlin (7/2), Kevin Harvick (17/4) and Ricky Stenhouse (9/2).
Busch has competed in 13 Nationwide races this year, winning two of them. The average finish for Busch this year is 9.9.
Hamlin has competed in nine Nationwide races this year. He has yet to win a race but has five top 5’s. His average finish on the year has been 11.1.
Harvick won this race in 2010, 2006 and 2006. He has competed in 10 Nationwide events this year but hasn’t won any and has six top 5’s. Harvick’s average finish this year is 9.4.
Stenhouse is second in the point standings, 12 points out of first. He has competed in all 24 Nationwide events this year and has four wins with 14 top 5’s. His average finish on the year is 7.9.
The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 will take place Friday, September 7 from Richmond International Raceway at 7:44PM ET. For complete odds and track information on this year’s event, see below.
Odds to win the Virginia 529 College Savings 250
Kurt Busch 33/10
Denny Hamlin 7/2
Kevin Harvick 17/4
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 9/2
Elliott Sadler 37/4
Sam Hornish Jr. 19/2
Austin Dillon 23/2
Justin Allgaier 27/2
Ty Dillon 21/1
Field (Any Other Driver) 9/2
2012 Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Information
Race Date: Friday, September 7
Location: Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, VA
Pre-Race: 7PM ET
Green Flag: Approx. 7:44PM ET
TV Coverage: ESPN2
Track Type: Short Track (250 laps)