There’ll be no discussion of rules bundle, modifications, horsepower or construction in this week’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

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

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

For those who enjoy NASCAR betting, here are six drivers to look at financing in Sunday’s STP 500.

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

His Automobile Club Speedway victory a week ago was his 200th career NASCAR national series win. Busch has a streak of seven straight Martinsville top-10 finishes including wins in 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 past eight Martinsville races and won there at the 2017 spring race.

In the past 10 races in the track, the Team Penske driver has led the third-most laps at 427. Bet him to triumph at +500 and +125 to finish 1st-3rd with 888Sport in New Jersey.

Joey Logano (+600)
Martinsville was a controversial place for Logano over time, including last October when he made contact with Martin Truex Jr. over the previous turn of the final lap to get the lead and the win.

However, Logano is also among the strongest drivers in the track, and it has led 825 laps in its own previous 10 races (second most) including 309 ahead of the field 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, hasn’t forgotten how things ended last year with Logano and may have revenge on his thoughts.

The 2017 series champion hasn’t won a short track race in his Cup career but has been in the top-five the previous three Martinsville outings. Bet Truex Jr. to succeed at +600 and +150 to complete 1st-3rd with SugarHouse.

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

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

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

He is a five-time Martinsville winner and snuck around the Logano vs. Truex final-lap dust-up last November to finish se cond. Bet Hamlin to win 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 that advanced to the last round failed to find an official lap on the board. The dozen waited until the very last minute to take advantage of the higher rates in the draft and miscalculated.

That won’t happen this week at Martinsville given the layout and the lack of drafting. Qualifying and getting a top starting spot may be the most crucial part of the weekend.

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

Pit stops and pit booth placement can also be critical. Look for teams close to the front four or five stalls, allowing easy access to get back on track in tight quarters, to have an advantage.

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