The Bass Pro Shops Bristol Night Race may not be one of NASCAR’s Crown Jewels, but the 500-lap race still is one of the more popular events on the circuit. It’s a traditional fan favorite, with the cars tightly packed on the concrete oval known as “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
Tennessee sports betting has its turn in the spotlight with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The first round of NASCAR’s playoffs will come to an end Saturday, Sept. 21 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bristol’s narrow, half-mile track with steep-banked turns has been known to cause havoc, and that could play a part in determining which four drivers will be cut from the championship chase. It’ll be NASCAR’s second trip to the Tennessee track this season. In March, Denny Hamlin won the Food City 500, coming out on top of a race that featured 54 lead changes, the most ever at NASCAR short track race.
Our NASCAR betting guide at BetTennessee.com has more details about wagering on the popular sport.
NASCAR Odds For Bristol Night Race in 2024
Denny Hamlin has won the Bristol Night Race three times in his career, including last year, but he’s seeking his first NASCAR Cup Series title. Kyle Larson seeks his second win at Bristol. His first came three years ago en route to claiming the Cup Series title.
Here are odds to win the race:
Driver | Odds |
Denny Hamlin | +400 |
Kyle Larson | +575 |
Christopher Bell | +600 |
Ty Gibbs | +800 |
Brad Keselowski | +1000 |
Martin Truex Jr. | +1100 |
Chris Buescher | +1500 |
Tyler Reddick | +1800 |
William Byron | +1800 |
Ryan Blaney | +1800 |
Kyle Busch | +1800 |
Joey Logano | +2000 |
Chase Elliott | +2000 |
The odds above are from BetMGM Tennessee Sportsbook.
Hendrick Drivers Have Favorable Bristol Night Race Odds
Another possibly interesting prop bet is on Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and William Byron to finish in the top 10. They have both done so three times in the past four Bristol races; only Hamlin and Larson have finished in the top 10 in all four. Both Byron and Elliott have -110 odds at Caesars to finish in the top 10 on Saturday.
Larson has finished in the top five in each of the past for races on the fast, high-banked, 0.533-mile oval (not including the Cup Series dirt races that were held at the track in the 2021-23 seasons).
At Caesars Tennessee Sportsbook, Larson has -120 odds to make the top five in Saturday’s race.
Driver Averages at Bristol Motor Speedway Since 2021
Larson and Hamlin have performed the best on the famous short track, but keep an eye out for Christopher Bell. Hamlin’s teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing claimed the pole and led the most laps in last year’s race before finishing third behind Hamlin and Larson.
Joey Logano is the only driver who has clinched a spot in the Round of 12, because he won the playoff opener on Sept. 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Make the most out of your wagering with our best Tennessee sports betting promos.
Rank | Driver | Races | Avg. Finish | Wins | Top 10s |
1 | Kyle Larson | 4 | 3.3 | 1 | 4 |
2 | Denny Hamlin | 4 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 |
3 | Brad Keselowski | 4 | 7.5 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Chris Buescher | 4 | 8.8 | 1 | 3 |
5 | Chase Elliott | 4 | 10.5 | 0 | 3 |
6 | Christopher Bell | 4 | 11.5 | 0 | 3 |
7 | William Bryon | 4 | 12.5 | 0 | 3 |
8 | Michael McDowell | 4 | 13.0 | 0 | 1 |
9 | Alex Bowman | 4 | 13.5 | 0 | 2 |
10 | Kevin Harvick | 3 | 13.7 | 0 | 2 |
NASCAR TV Schedule For Bristol 2024 Night Race
| Thursday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. | ARCA Menards Series Bush’s Beans 200 | FS1 |
| Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. | Trucks: UNOH 200 Presented by Ohio Logistics | FS1 |
| Friday, Sept. 20 at 2:40 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series: Qualifying | USA |
| Friday, Sept. 20 at 5:05 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying | USA |
| Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series: Food City 300 | CW |
| Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series: Bass Pro Shops Night Race | USA |
All times Eastern.
Tennessee sportsbook apps have plenty of possible bets for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Tennessee’s exciting short oval.
USA Today photo by Randy Sartin
NASCAR Bristol 2024 Q&A
Denny Hamlin (+400), Kyle Larson (+575), and Christopher Bell (+600) are the favorites to win the Bass Pro Shops Night Race with BetMGM Sportsbook.
NASCAR returns to Bristol Motor Speedway for the 2024 season and the track hosts two races each year, March and September.
The NASCAR Cup Series event, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, takes place at Bristol Motor Speedway at 7:30 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Bristol Motor Speedway made the switch from a dirt race to concrete for the first time in three years. No dirt race is replacing the Bristol dirt race for 2024.
Ticket prices fluctuate depending on which events you want to attend and where your seats are located. Currently on Ticketmaster, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race ranges from $54 to $308.
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