Introduction to NASCAR Wagering
NASCAR draws more wagering activity than any other racing circuit in the world. Viva Macau Sportsbook covers all the Sprint Cup Series events, the highest level of stock car racing in the world. NASCAR is a little
different than other motor sports in that there is no single track format, so drivers may fair better on some tracks than others. So, although there are always a few drivers that take a comfortable lead in the season, there is always the strong possibility of an upset on any individual race. With the Series lasting from February to November, you can bet nearly all year round on NASCAR at Viva Macau Sportsbook.
Punters around the world have recognized profits year after year betting on the NASCAR circuit. NASCAR wagers do not come in as winners as often as some team sports, but when they do, the payouts can be huge. All you need to do is hit one Outright bet on an underdog to know what we are talking about. If you are looking to familiarize yourself with NASCAR wagering, this is a great place to start.
In an outright bet you are placed on one driver to win the race. It is not unusual to see underdogs listed at 10.0 (+1000), 25.0 (+2500) or even more. NASCAR markets will also be offered as head to head Matchup. This allows you to bet on the performance of one driver, relative to another driver, without being concerned about the other contestants in a race.
For wagering purposes, the race begins when the first car crosses the start/finish line after the start of the race is officially signified. Races must be run within one week of the scheduled date for NASCAR bets to have Action. Races that are stopped halfway and not resumed or completed within 72 hours are considered void.
Bets are settled based on the result declared on race day by the controlling authority. Viva Macau Sportsbook does not recognize overturned decisions, so subsequent disqualifications, suspensions or promotions are not recognized for betting purposes.
Before you place any wagers at Viva Macau Sportsbook, you want to review Viva Macau's Sportsbook Rules, which provide the specific terms and conditions for the settlement of NASCAR wagers placed on our site.
Straight Wagers
NASCAR championship Futures will up before the season begins. In order for these bets to have action, the driver you bet on must qualify for the Chase the Sprint Cup.
Viva Macau Sportsbook will offer Outright markets and matchups on all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events. Odds for outright winners and qualifying matchups will be listed Tuesday's before each race, while race matchups will usually be posted the day of the race.
Betting on the outright winner of a race gives you the chance to realize a very high return. Odds for a driver to win the race are usually listed anywhere from 5.0 (+500) to 50.0 (+5000). For instance, if you bet on a driver to win the race who has 10.0 (+1000) odds you will only bet $100 to win $1,000. Usually the top 15-25 drivers most favored to win the race will have individual odds. Punters can also wager on the Field, which would be any of the remaining drivers without individual listed odds.
Head to head Matchup wagering is another popular betting option at Viva Macau Sportsbook. This will pit two drivers against each other with the winner being the driver finishing higher in the final race standings. Without having to determine who will actually win the race, you can still profit if you think one driver has a clear advantage over another. Viva Macau Sportsbook will provide select head to head Matchups for each race and may also offer group matchups which pit three or more drivers against each other.
Exotic Singles
Viva Macau Sportsbook will offer season matchup wagers. All drivers involved in a season long matchup must start at least 32 races to be a runner. Bets placed on non-runners will be refunded.
Propositions on individual races will vary. For instance, Viva Macau Sportsbook may offer markets on the driver to lead the most laps or the driver to achieve the shortest lap time. All proposition wagers will be settled based on the official results published by Nascar.com.
Combinations
Outright bets and proposition wagers cannot be included in combination wagers, but you are welcome to include Matchups in any Parlay, If Bets or Reverse. If you have a hutch on two or more bets on the board, this is a great way to increase your payout.
NASCAR events are action packed and the season continuously intensifies as the finest race drivers in the world compete fiercely for the championship. Follow your favorite drivers to the finish line at Viva Macau Sportsbook.
"The winner ain't the one with the fastest car, it's the one who refuses to lose."
- Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Viva Macau Sportsbook - June 24, 2008
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